11th GradeHonors English Expectations

This semester you will study American literature. Your textbook is an anthology, a collection of fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. All the selections are by Americans in order to draw a vivid portrait of the unique and varied culture that is America. The selections are strung together chronologically—that is, in order of time—to trace the changes in attitudes, ideas, and styles that have occurred in our culture over the past several centuries.In order for all time periods to be covered, students will be expected to complete reading assignments outside of class. Because this is an honors class, at times we will be going at a faster pace than a typical English class. I expect students to have a grasp of the English language and use grammar and punctuation correctly on all assignments. The main focus of this year will be literary analysis and research. This is a difficult concept for many high school students. Please be patient and continue to work hard even if your grades are not as high as you would like. This can be very challenging, but it is a skill that is necessary for college.

Textbooks: Holt, Rinehart and Winston Elements of Literature

The Great Gatsy

Supplemental literature, grammar, and vocabulary may also be used.

Evaluation: Methods of evaluation will vary butwill include projects, essays, homework, class work, quizzes, and test. There will also be an end-of-course test for this class which is 15% of your final average. Your grades will be divided into the following categories: 50% tests, projects and papers, 25% quizzes and minor projects and 25% daily and homework.

Classroom Rules

  1. Bring all your materials to class. This includes book, paper, pen, and notebook.
  2. Follow directions the first time they are given.
  3. Any work turned in late will lose 10 points per day.
  4. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.
  5. You are tardy to class if you are not in the room when the bell rings. If you leave the room, you must return again before the bell.
  6. All rules and regulations found in the HHS handbook will also be enforced.

You will be given opportunities to correct your behavior before I will consult the office.

1st time- given a warning

2nd time- assigned 15-minute teacher detention

3rd time- lunch detention

4th time- sent to office

If, however, your behavior is such that class can no longer be conducted, you will be sent to an administrator without the opportunities listed above. Parents will be contacted at any point deemed appropriate by the teacher.

Procedures

  1. You must keep a three-ring notebook for my class. Essays should be written in ink, blue or black.
  2. When you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. Any worksheets that you need will be found in the file that corresponds to your class. If you missed a test or quiz, you must stay after school or come during lunch to make up the grade. You cannot make it up during class.
  3. Check the calendar at the front of the room every day to notice upcoming tests, projects, or important notices.
  4. Homework will be taken up at the beginning of class. It should be finished when you arrive.
  5. Remain in your seat until I dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss you; I do.
  6. All work should be turned in to the tray on my desk.
  7. If you need extra help at any time, please see me to schedule a time before or after school. Please do not allow yourself to get so far behind that it becomes impossible to catch up.

During the semester, if you need to contact me, please call the schoolat 706-937-6464. You may also email me at Please sign, along with your parents, that you understand the expectations for this class.

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