1. WELCOME! English III REQUIRED SUPPLIES: Rules and ROUTINE
Mrs. Davis
CHS Room 102,
English III
COURSE SYLLABUS
late work
WELCOME!
Any assignment handed in late will lose 50% of the assignment’s original worth. NO late work will be accepted after the completion of a quarter. Students will receive one “golden ticket” each quarter. The “golden ticket” can be used during that quarter for any one late assignment. Using the “ticket” will allow that one late assignment to be graded at full credit.
How will I be graded?
All tests, quizzes, essays, and major assignments will be graded based on rubrics and answer keys and given a final letter and percentage grade. Short and more informal classwork assignments will be graded on a check mark system.
✓+ Exemplary, exceeds expectations 100%
✓ Proficient, meets standard 80%
✓- Incomplete, does not meet standard 50%
make-up work
Quarter Break-Down
Students will be allowed two days to make up any homework given on the day(s) of absence. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what they missed upon their return by checking the absent bin in class.
A %
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B %
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C %
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D % D
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F 59.99% or below
Semester Break-Down
Notebook for English ONLY
Pens/Pencils
Folder or Binder for English ONLY
Highlighters
Any novel or textbook we are currently using.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
Rules and ROUTINE
Extra credit? Extra credit will be offered occasionally throughout the year. And when offered, extra credit will be equally available to all students.
Come to class on time, everyday. Much of the learning that takes place in this course comes through the discussions and activities that occur every day in class. Therefore it is vital to your success to be here. Any excessive tardiness or absences will result in disciplinary action as stated in the handbook. School excused absences will not be counted against you.
It is my belief that assignments should be about learning, not just about receiving a grade. Put into practice, this involves revision and re-learning. Therefore, most assignments are open for re-work as long as they are handed in on time and complete. All re-work is due back within one week of receiving back a graded assignment. Revisions cannot gain back late work deductions.
Cheating is turning in work that is not your own effort, giving your work to others on a test or individual assignment or using a cheating device. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or written words of another and claiming them as your own work. Both are unacceptable. Assignments will be given zeros with no chance for a redo, and consequences will follow the guidelines as stated in the handbook.

2. EXPECTATIONS CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR POLICY WARNING!
Follow the Capital Code: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be a Graduate.
Rarely do we have assigned homework. Using class time wisely will ensure you have little to no work to do outside of class.
Be responsible and pick up after yourself. Food and drinks with lids will be allowed in class, unless they become a distraction.
You are responsible for your learning. Let me know what I can do to further assist you! PowerSchool is updated daily.
Students will be assigned a number for the pockets at the front of the room for their phone. If they choose not to place it there, I will write an Electronic Violation pass if I see their phone. No exceptions!
Remind.com is a safe way for teachers to text message student reminders for assignments, tests, materials, etc. It allows for one way text messaging, but keeps cell phone numbers hidden. Instructions for sign-up will be available in class.
Highlights from the class syllabus. . .
Quarter 1
Native American Origin Stories
An Indian Father’s Plea by Robert Lake Medicine Grizzlybear
from Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford
from The General History of Virginia by John Smith
The Iroquois Constitution
“Bonding over a Mascot” by Joe Lapointe
In Whose Honor? PBS Documentary
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Jonathan Edwards
History Video: Salem Witch Trials
Drama: The Crucible by Arthur Miller and film (1996)
Quarter 2
The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson
The United States Constitution: Preamble and Bill of Rights
Poetry by Walt Whitman
Poetry Writing Assignment
from “Nature” and “Self-Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Poetry by Emily Dickinson
from “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau
Quarter 3
“To Build a Fire” by Jack London
“An Episode of War” by Stephen Crane
“The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin
“The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
ACT Preparation
Quarter 4
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and film (2013)
Poetry from the Modern Era and Harlem Renaissance
The Things They Carried by Tim O’ Brien
For a full syllabus, please visit
BEHAVIOR POLICY
WARNING!
I will verbally warn you when you’ve broken a rule.
PHONE CALL HOME/ CONFERENCE WITH PARENTS
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AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION
# 3
WRITTEN REFFERAL
Classroom Rules:
Respect. Treat yourself, me and others with respect.
You will allow me to teach. You will allow others to learn.
Be to class on time, everyday.
Sit in your assigned seat. You may not change seats unless directed to do so for class activities.
Recognize that my work space is mine. Do not enter my desk area without my permission.
Food and drinks with lids will be allowed in class, unless they become a distraction. Food and drinks must be removed from tables when working on computers.
Electronic devices will be collected at the front of the room during class periods and should stay until the period is over, unless otherwise directed for a class activity.

3. Mrs. Davis’ Student/Parent Contract
Please sign and return by September 7, Students will receive a grade for turning in the signed form by the due date.
By signing this form, I have read, understand, and will uphold the course expectations. I will also allow my child to read and/or watch all materials and films shown in class.
(Student Name – Please Print) (Parent/Guardian Name – Please Print)
(Student Signature) (Parent/Guardian Signature)
Parents/Guardians: Please take a moment to fill out the following information. Please provide a current address and phone number to reach you at regarding your student.
Phone number: _________________________________________
address: __________________________________________
Please feel free to use this space to write down anything you would like me to know about your child. What are her/his strengths? Likes? Educational successes or setbacks? What can I do to make this year productive for your child?
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