Course: Technical Preparation English IV (Senior Level)

Course: Technical Preparation English IV (Senior Level)

Teacher: Mrs. Christia Gugel Email:

Supplies

Needed: The following materials are essential for success in this class.

·  Loose-leaf notebook paper

·  A folder or binder in which to keep paper and assignments

·  Student Planner (as you will not be permitted to leave class without it)

·  Writing Utensil – Pen (black, blue, or green only ) and pencil

Objective: Students will attain a good overview of British and American literature while increasing their vocabulary and becoming more competent in their ability to listen, speak, and write. English IV students will read and evaluate at least two novels throughout the year.

Projects: Students will complete at least one novel or major work per semester, several essays (persuasive, expository, etc), and possibly one research project/paper.

Grades: Grades will be weighted this year for all English classes. Assessments (tests, quizzes, etc.) will count for 60% of the class grade, while homework, class assignments, projects, compositions, etc., will count for 40% of the class grade. Students who are failing English IV will be required to attend mandatory tutoring after the 1st mid-quarter grade report.

Make-Up

Work: It is crucial to a student’s success in this class that absences are kept to a minimum. However, should an absence occur, it is the student’s responsibility to get the missed assignments from the teacher or a fellow student. Students will have one day for each day absent to complete any assignments missed. Students with unexcused absences will not be allowed to make up missed work. If students have an excused absence on the day of an exam, students have one week to make up the test. It is up to the student to make arrangements with the teacher regarding when the test will be made up.

Late Work: While make-up work is work missed for a legitimate absence, “late” work is any work which is simply not completed by the due date. Students will be permitted to turn in late work according to the policy established by the English Department. It would be in your best interest to complete work on time, but should you feel the need to turn an assignment in late, I will only accept them up until three days of the assignment being posted in the grade book.

Classroom Rules and Procedures

The following are the rules and procedures for Mrs. Gugel’s classroom. Students who choose not to follow the rules will be subject to disciplinary action. Students who choose not to follow the procedures will simply suffer academically in this class. Procedures are created to ensure the academic success of all students.

Classroom Rules: The following are RULES of the classroom. These are what the teacher expects from the students. They help the teacher do her job effectively and allow the class to operate with few disruptions.

You will:

1.  Immediately begin working on the bellwork assignment as soon as the bell rings.

2.  Respect others, their property, and their right to learn. Students are expected to treat other classmates and the teacher with respect and courtesy.

*No profanity or insulting references to race, gender, religion, or nationality will be permitted.

*Talking out of turn and placing heads on desks will not be tolerated.

*Talking while the teacher is speaking will not be tolerated.

*Wait until an appropriate time to sharpen your pencil, obtain a book, etc.

3.  Respect classroom equipment. Vandalism of desks, walls, textbooks, etc., will not be tolerated. Items on or around the teacher’s desk are not to be touched unless permitted by the teacher.

4.  Keep out of the area behind the teacher’s desk. There is no possible explanation for a student being behind a teacher’s desk.

5.  Leave all bags, purses, etc. on the area rug in the back of the room.

Classroom Procedures: The following are PROCEDURES of the classroom. These should be done automatically for the academic benefit of the students.

You will:

1.  Be seated at your assigned desk and ready when the bell rings for class.

2.  Be alert and attentive. Raise your hand to make a comment or ask a question. Be sure to make relevant comments during class discussion.

3.  Visit the restroom, water fountain, etc., on your own time.

4.  Come to class every day with the required materials. You will not be permitted to go to your locker unless the teacher deems it absolutely necessary.

5.  Recycle trash from sodas, snacks, etc., before leaving the classroom. If this does not occur, this privilege will be revoked.

6.  Wait to be dismissed from class by the teacher. The bell does not dismiss you. You are not to get up from your seat until instructed to do so by the teacher. STANDING BY THE DOOR TO WAIT FOR THE BELL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.

7.  Neatly put away all materials to be kept in the classroom, i.e., notebooks, grammar books, markers, etc., before leaving for the next class.

8.  Take responsibility for all work assigned for this class. Be sure to ask the teacher or a fellow student if an absence occurs.

9.  Turn in all assignments on the date due. (See make-up work and late work policy outlined above.)

Cut off the bottom portion of this sheet and turn it in for a grade.

I have read and understand the information pertaining to English IV. RETURN THIS PORTION BY AUGUST ______. THIS IS WORTH THE FIRST 10 POINTS OF THE SEMESTER.

Student Signature: ______

Student Name: (Please Print) ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______