1. English I Ms. Pappas The Remind app is the BEST way to reach me
Course Syllabus
How to contact me
CLASS MATERIALS
Before school (6:30-8:00) or after school (by appointment)
Use the Remind App (instructions/description provided)
The class website is:
Required:
Recommended:
☐ Pencils
☐ 3-ring binder
☐ Blue or black ink pens (no other color will be accepted for assignments)
☐ Divider tabs (one for each unit)
☐ Multiple Post-It notes
☐ Highlighters
☐ College-ruled filler paper
☐ Spiral notebook
☐ Novels for the course
☐ Folder
The Remind app is the BEST way to reach me
Class Procedures
Grades
Be in seat when the bell rings and begin bell work
Put your name (and highlight it with the assigned color) on all of your work.
Do not use electronic devices in class without teacher permission.
Follow the class rules. Bring all of your supplies to class daily.
Complete all of your work and turn it in on time.
Be an ADVOCATE for yourself
Help keep the classroom clean
Be Responsive.
Be Responsible.
Be Respectful.
We will review what these mean in more detail as a class, and our definitions will be posted in the classroom.
Expectations
40%
40%
20%
Quarter 1/3
Quarter 2/4
Final Exam
All grades in this course will be points based. Nothing is weighted except for semester grades (as seen above). Parents and students are strongly encouraged to check Skyward on a regular basis to view the most current grades for EVERY class. Please notes that * means that the assignment has not ben entered (but may say is missing).
Consequences
Rules
Warning: Student will receive a warning regarding the unacceptable behavior.
Referral: If behavior continues, student will receive a referral, and the student handbook consequences will be used based on offense.

2. English I Absentee Policy 2016-2017 Phones/Technology Plagiarism
Ms.
Pappas
English I
Course Syllabus
Late / Incomplete Work
Absentee Policy
My expectation is that all work will be turned in completed and on time. Assignments are to be turned in when they are due (usually the beginning of class); any time after this is considered late.
If an assignment is turned in a day late, it will be 10% off
If an assignment is 2 days late, it will be 50% off.
Any assignment turned in 3 days or later will be a 0%.
*Essays and Large projects have a different policy which will be stated on the assignment
** Printer and Internet issues are not an excuse for late work.
*If you know you are going to be absent or have printer issues, please me your assignment.
It is the student’s responsibility to check Skyward, the class calendar, and the absent bin to find any assignments missed.
A student has days absent plus one to turn in any work assigned on a day a student was absent.
If a quiz/test was administered on a day a student was absent, the quiz/test must be made up on the first day the student returns.
If previously assigned work was due on the day of the absence, the work is due on the first day the student returns.
Phones/Technology
Cell phones are to be turned in on the day of a test. Failure to do so will result in a discipline referral and a zero on the exam.
Phones should be off and put away during class time as it is a distraction for not only the student using their phone, but for others as well. This applies to other electronic devices and headphones. The student will receive ONE warning if caught using an electronic device without permission. After the warning, DTHS policy regarding electronic devices will be enforced.
Plagiarism
Cheating
* The teacher will notify the administration and contact parents if cheating / plagiarism is suspected.
* The student will be given a zero for that particular test or assignment.
* The student will receive a referral, and the student handbook’s consequence will be used.
Plagiarism is cheating, and it is the taking ideas and writings of another and passing them off as one’s own.
In this class, plagiarism includes...
1. turning in another’s work as one’s own
2. copying work from a friend
3. including a source but failing to cite it
4. copying an author’s exact words and passing them off as one’s own
5. Reusing your own or other’s old essays from previous/other classes
Students caught plagiarizing will be given a ZERO for the assignment.
Scholar Dollars
Students can earn scholar dollars for various reasons which can be used for possible extra credit, homework passes, various school supplies (erasers, decorative pencils, pencil grips, index cards, etc).
These dollars are earned by answering questions, asking questions, helping others without being asked, helping to keep the classroom clean, etc.

3. English I Ms. Pappas UNITS
Course Syllabus
UNITS
There are resources available for each unit on the class website to help students.
Short Stories
5. Research Essay (Course Requirement)
Poetry
6. Nonfiction
YA Novel: Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by Dave Lubar
7. Drama: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Grammar Review
8. Satire/Allegory: Animal Farm by George Orwell

4. Cut on the line and turn in the signed document
Ms.
Pappas
English I
Course Syllabus
Remind App
Remind is free to use, and personal information is not shared. Here, you can receive reminders/messages from me as well as message me if you have any questions/concerns. Below are the instructions for signing up. I will receive a notification that you joined. Please use your first and last name (no usernames). .
Sign up for important updates from D. Pappas. Get information for Dwight High School right on your phone—not on handouts .
Pick a way to receive messages for English I:
Choice A: If you have a smartphone, get push notifications. On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the following link: rmd.at/dpappas
Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app. rmd.at/dpappas
Choice B: If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the to the number
If you’re having trouble with 81010, try to (815)
Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to rmd.at/dpappas on a desktop computer to sign up for notifications.
Cut on the line and turn in the signed document
I have read and understand the rules and expectations for English III. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to contact my teacher if I have any questions or concerns. I know that this syllabus, assignments, calendars, and resources are available to me on Skyward and the class website at any time. I know that assignments can be submitted digitally at any time and that printer/computer/flash drive issues are not an excuse for late work
Student Name (print) ___________________________________________ Date ____________________
Student signature ____________________________________________
Parent name (print) ____________________________________________ Date ____________________
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English I Syllabus