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English 3, EOC
Course syllabus |
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What we’ll read
Short stories, choice books, poetry,
non-fiction.
Mrs. Katie Vecchio
CM155
Conference: 2nd
Tutorials: T/W, 2:50-3:30
M/T, Power Hour
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In this course, you will
Increase knowledge of, & proficiency with, close reading skills
Practice formulating strong, coherent writing pieces
Increase understanding of STAAR:
Question-types
Scoring categories
Composition section requirements
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Assignments and grading
50%
Major Grades: Tests/Quizzes/Binder Checks/Writing
50%
Minor Grades: Classwork, discussions, homework, & participation
Retesting Policy: major grades below 70% are eligible (requirements: AHS webpage).
Skyward/Returning Work: I will post a minimum of 1 grade/week & do my very best to have all posted in a timely manner. Please note, I can’t return/discuss major grades until all makeups have been completed.
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What you’ll need
1’ binder
5 tab dividers
Notebook paper
Pen/Pencil
Highlighter
3rd period: 1 box Kleenex
7th period: 1 bottle hand sanitizer
An address
Remind101 App
Good manners 
Expectations
Be on time
Be respectful
Be kind
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2. Emergency situation: teacher discretion (come see me)
Policies
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Late/make-up work policy
The expectation is that you submit all assignments on time.
*10 points off per day late
*3+ days late: zero
Absent?: check the absent board and get what handouts/assignments you need (located behind door)-I’m happy to answer questions & provide help!
*# of days absent = # of days
to make-up work (ex. 3 days absent, 3
days to makeup work upon returning)
Technological issues do not excuse you from completing your work.
Non-negotiable
Cell phone policy:
Cell phones will be kept in class pocket every day unless noted on board.
Each pocket will be numbered
You are assigned a number alphabeticallyuse same pocket every day
Phone in pocket before bell rings.
Refusal to put phone in pocket will result in office referral
There are charging spots near pockets1st come, 1st serve
There are times I will allow us to use them (research, etc.)noted on board when allowed
Emergency situation: teacher discretion (come see me)
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Academic dishonesty
All work that you submit must be
your own work. You may not do
any of the following:
Turn in or copy someone else’s work.
Copy someone’s work and change a few of the words.
Copying words from a source without citing it and giving credit to the source.
Attempt to use any notes on a closed-note assignment.
Look at someone else’s work during an quiz, test, or otherwise individual assessment.
If you are doing any of the above or anything else that constitutes cheating, you will receive a zero on that assignment, and you will be referred for discipline.
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Other policies
WATER/SNACKS: I am fine with this in the classroom as long as you clean up after yourselves.
POWER HOUR/TUTORIAL SCHEDULE: posted daily on dooralso T/W 3:00-3:30
BATHROOM PASSES: You are young adults & I trust you to use these trips appropriately.
If misused, they will be revoked.
HOMEWORK PASS (1/semester): One daily grade may be excused (zero or lowest): no one’s perfect, we all get busy or forget sometimes! 
It’s your job to keep up with this!
TARDIES: All tardies are marked in computerexcessive tardies result in referral to AP
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3. This Page, Signed & Due: Monday, 8/27 (daily grade)
Policies: Signatures
Name: _____________________ Date: ________
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I understand the late/make-up work policy.
Student Signature:
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Parent/Guardian Signature:
I understand the
Cell phone policy,
Including Procedures & consequences for refusal:
Student Signature:
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Parent/Guardian Signature:
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I understand the academic
Dishonesty policy.
Student Signature:
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Parent/Guardian Signature:
I understand the bathroom/homework pass/snack Policies & tutoring options:
Student Signature:
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Parent/Guardian Signature:
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This Page, Signed & Due: Monday, 8/27 (daily grade)