Mrs. Cox’s AP English Class:
Texts: Prentice Hall Literature: Common Core Edition, Elements of Language (5th Course), and The Bedford Reader
Materials: Three-ring notebook with 5 dividers-for daily use
one composition notebook
black or blue pens-all essays are required to be written in ink
One ream of colored printer paper - please choose a pastel shade of orange, pink, blue, or yellow
One box of Kleenex
Multiple highlighters
Expo marker-KEEP IN YOUR BACKPACK
Recommended Texts: MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 8th Edition. The MLA book will be used throughout high school.
Communication: Parents can contact me by phoning the guidance office at 901-756-2370, or by email at
Homework:
Daily homework will include reading text assignments, working on essays, assigned projects, spelling/vocabulary study, and preparing for quizzes and multiple choice. Check schoology for any missing assignments or details from class that day.
Dishonesty/Plagiarism:
Academic dishonesty is not tolerated in any form. All students will complete their own assignments. You do not cheat by degrees or amounts. One answer obtained illegally or one line copied from another person’s work is still academic dishonesty or plagiarism. Whether the assignment is homework, class work, test, project, or composition writing, academic integrity is a must. A student who turns in copied work or otherwise cheats on any type of assignment will be punished according to the Honor Code Policy of Houston High School.
Classroom Consequences: (not necessarily in this order)
Verbal reminder Parent contact Office referral
Change of seat/isolation within room Student/teacher conference
Mrs. Cox’s Expectations:
1. Come to class each day prepared
2. Respect yourself, others, and others’ property.
3. Comply with Houston High School rules and regulations.
4. Arrive to class on time. I take tardies seriously and will write a tardy referral as earned. Also, a note from another teacher will not excuse your tardy. Likewise, I will not write a tardy note for you to another teacher.
5. Take care of your restroom and water needs before and after class.
6. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD
7. If you are absent from class, and your absence is excused, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed. See schoology.
8. Progress Reports – given once per grading period by HHS
9. Heading papers – top right hand corner, name, date, class period, assignment title, and anti-cheating statement.
10. Grammar and literature books must be covered
11. Vocabulary words will be distributed weekly – quiz each Friday. All quiz dates are listed the syllabus.
12. Homework is due at the beginning of class.
13. Frequent reading checks will be given before discussion of the assigned reading homework in class.
14. Conduct policy: Zero offenses-E; one offense-S; two –three offenses-N; four or more offenses-U.
**Extreme instances will result in automatic grade of a U. Example: cheating, cursing, fighting in class.
15. Grading policy – total points
***Please review and pay special attention to the Dress Code and the Honor Code Pledge. These will be strictly enforced in my classroom.