English III Essential Information “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” -George R. R. Martin Tardies Students will follow the school’s policy on tardies. Students who are late will only be allowed to enter class with a tardy slip. It is a classroom expectation that students will calmly enter the room (not running through the door or racing around the corner). In questionable offenses, a tardy may be issued at the teacher’s discretion. Dress Code Students are required to follow the school dress code. If a violation is in place, the student will be sent to the office to correct the problem and it is his/her responsibility to acquire information missed at an allotted time. Behavior In order to ensure a successful school year, discipline must be maintained on a daily basis. I do not tolerate: Cussing, Verbal attacks towards myself or your classmates, disrespectful attitudes towards myself, classmates, or ANY adult. Videos According to school policy, parental permission should be obtained before watching any video rated beyond PG. By signing below, you are giving your child permission to view these videos in the classroom. Without a signed release, the student will not be allowed to participate in this activity. Students who do not participate in the viewing of the movies will be given an alternate assignment and sent to the library or other designated area for supervision.  Their Eyes Were Watching God (PG-13) This movie has been edited. Explicit scenes have been deleted and will not be shown in class. The Great Gatsby (PG-13) This movie has been edited. Explicit scenes have been deleted and will not be shown in class. Into The Wild (R) This movie has been edited. Explicit scenes and vulgar language have been deleted and will not be shown in class. Podcasts may have adult language and topics. Any podcasts listened to in class will be approved by an assistant principal. Course Description This year you will be studying American Literature with a focus on the American Dream. English III Ms. Kautz Portable 3 kautzk@pearlandisd.org Conference Period 8:09-8:58

One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world. Expectations Grades Technology This course uses Skyward, and the gradebook setup is: 60% major assessment and 40% daily work. ● Computer labs/laptop carts will be utilized throughout the school year for various projects and assignments. ● Websites and apps that will be used: Remind, Office 365, Canvas* We are a BYOD classroom. *Possibly second semester Be KIND, stay ENGAGED, & work HARD. Beginning of class  Take a seat, put your phone and/or headphones away, take out your reading material for SRT, and wait for further instruction. During class  Be an active participant in your learning. Listen, collaborate, and ask questions. LATE WORK: One Day -11 points Two Days -22 points Three Days -33 points Anything turned in after the third day will result in a zero. MAKE-UP WORK: Make-up work is accepted ONLY for excused absences. When absent, please check with me for make-up work. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO RESCHEDULE MISSED ASSESSMENTS! *With the addition of Eagle Hour, adjustments may be made. Academic Dishonesty Required Materials Academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated under any circumstances. Cheating, copying, or plagiarism of any form will result in failure of the assignment, disciplinary referral, and parent contact. The academic policy of the DHS student handbook will be enforced. SRT Reading Material Writing utensil A positive attitude *Materials may be added as needed. One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world. -MALALA YOUSAFZAI