Ms. Noelia M. DeJesús
ENGLISH I Syllabus 9
Curriculum:
M.P. 1: Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare (with other text pairings)
M.P. 2: Things Fall Apart by Chenua Achebe (with other text pairings)
M. P. 3: Night by Eli Wiesel (with other text pairings)
M.P. 4: The Kite Runner by KhaledHosseini (with other text pairings)
Grading system: M.P. 1: 25%
Tests / Quizzes: 20 %(lowest score dropped)M.P. 2: 25%
Homework / Preparation: 20%M.P. 3: 25%
Projects / Portfolio Assignments: 40%M.P. 4: 25%*
Class participation / Behavior: 20%*Pre/Post SGOs: 20%
Portfolio Assignments:
Major projects (Biographies, Webpages, Epitaphs, Poems, etc.)
Written Assignments (NTs, LATs, RSTs, Research Papers, Persuasives, &journal entries)
Oral / Visual Presentations (Skits/dramatizations, PowerPoint presentations, etc.)
Contact Me
Fastest way for students and parents to contact me is via e-mail (see top right corner of this page).
Additional information about this course can be found on my TEACHER PAGE accessed through the Union City High School website at
Assignments:
Upon entering, check the board area assigned to your class for the “Do Now” daily assignment and write down your homework.
Homework must be completed on time since it is a vital part of the student’s grade.
Projects submitted early get bonus points, but projects submitted late lose one whole letter grade per day even if you are absent, because you can e-mail it to me.
School & Class Rules:
BE ON TIME: each time you are late 1 point gets deducted from your average (20+ mins. = cut)
Wear proper uniforms: students out of uniform will be “written up.”
Cell phones and iPods need to be turned OFF. Electronics & earphonesmust not be visible.
CUTS: each cut will result in a “0” for the day & more “0s” for any assignments/tests on day cut.
Absences: a student will fail the class on the 18th absence and/or the marking period on the 8thabsence. It is the student’s responsibility to learn what he/she missed.
BE PREPARED: notebook, pens & book / handout or supplies
No standing, walking around the room, cursing or speaking while I speak.
Students leaving the room should fill out ALL of the information required on the sign-out sheet and take the hall pass.
*Keep in mind that these rules were made so that the class can run efficiently. An efficient classroom, equals a good learning environment. We are a T.E.A.M. working toward a common goal, which is your education. I am here for you if you need me and I am always willing to listen. I may be strict, but I am fair.
Supplies needed ASAP!!! (count as a TEST grade)
TWO3 or 5 subject notebooks (for ENGLISH ONLY!)
1 Subject spiral Journal notebook (kept in class)
Pens (a BOX of blue or black ink ONLY!)
Looseleaf pack(college-ruled preferred/ thin lines)
2 Folders (for English ONLY!). One FOLDER MUST BE PLAIN RED and is kept in class.
Highlighters (4 color pack)
Binder (suggested because it holds everything: notebook, looseleaf & folder)
Key to Success:Suggestions:
- RESPECT Treat others as you want to be treated.
- BE PREPAREDEach day brings a new beginning with opportunities.
- LISTEN & TAKE NOTESPeople can alter their lives by altering their attitudes.
- DO HOMEWORK / PROJECTSFailure is NOT an option.
- STUDYI can, I will, I MUST.
Reminder
LEARNING IS AN ACTIVE PROCESS. YOU MUST DO THE WORK. REMEMBER, YOUCONTROL YOUR GRADE IN THIS COURSE.
CLASS CONTRACT
Student: (PRINT)______Grade ______Period ______
Ihave read the contract with my parents/guardians and understand the rules and requirements for this course. I agree to abide by the rules and the terms in this contract.
Parent: (PRINT)______Cell ______
Parent(s) signature ______E-mail ______
(cut here) ------
[Return the top slip ONLY, signed by you and your parent(s).
Keep the FIRST PAGE in your class folder.
Let your PARENTS KEEP BOTTOM portion of this page]
PARENTS / PADRES
Dear Parent(s),
The fastest way to contact me is via e-mail at . At your request, I can send you immediate updates on your child(ren)’s performance on tests, quizzes, projects and daily homework assignments. I look forward to meeting you in person on Parents’ Nite. If you cannot attend, e-mail me for a report.
Querido(s) Padre(s),
La manera mas facil y mas rapida de ponerse en contactoconmigoes a traves del correoelectronico. Miapartadoes: . Puedoenviarle(s) los resultadosmasrecientes de laspruebas, los examenes, los proyectos y lastareas de su(s) hijo(s). Esperoconocerlos en la Noche de los Padres.Si no puedenassistir, envienmeuncorreoelectronicopararecibir un informe.
Ms. DeJesús