1. Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night
Pre-AP English 9

2. Mrs. Lorraine Burke lburke@ccusd93
Mrs. Lorraine Burke Phone , but I prefer you to me, with a number and time and I will call you back Ccusd93.org Staff Lorraine Burke National Board Certified Teacher
Welcome

3. Communication Remind.com, Google Classroom, Website Daily
Check IC regularly
Weekly missing/failed assignments
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
Communication

4. First Semester Big Ideas/Objectives: Big Idea 1: Engaging with Texts Critical reading of literary texts; Analyzing literature Big Idea 2: Constructing Texts The writing process; Writing a literary analysis Big Idea 3: Focusing on Language Word meanings; Precise language; Conventions of standard English Big Idea 5: Entering the Conversation Academic conversation
Content

5. Second Semester Big Ideas/Objectives: Big Idea 1: Engaging with Texts Critical reading of nonfiction texts; Evaluating arguments; Texts in context Big Idea 2: Constructing Texts The writing process; Writing an argument; Writing an analysis Big Idea 3: Focusing on Language Word meanings; Precise language; Conventions of standard English Big Idea 4: Investigating through Research - On the spot research Big Idea 5: Entering the Conversation Academic discourse
Content

6. On website and kept in student’s home to school folder.
Syllabus

7. Academic Expectations
Every student deserves a high quality curriculum at grade level that will prepare them for college or career. “All students will leave high school ready for college and career—this is the vision shared by our members, our leadership, our staff, and all of you, the schools joining with us as we launch the Pre- AP Program.” ap.collegeboard.org/pdf/pre -ap-english-cg-wr.pdf
Academic Expectations

8. How much? Short online assignments daily, usually grammar lessons tied to what we are learning in class or vocabulary used in class Why? For practice – graded by completion
Homework Policy

9. Benchmark – Unit Tests and Written Assessments once a quarter by standardized Pre-AP online tests and rubric grades State/National PSAT Oct & in spring
Assessments

10. Tests/ Quizzes 20% Writing Assignments 30% Classwork 30% Homework 5% Outside Reading 5% Final 10% Grades will be updated weekly
Grading

11. Attendance Be on time Be there EVERYDAY Be Prepared
5 absences- parent notification
8 absences- warning notice
13 absences- loss of credit
Attendance

12. Student Support Office Hours- 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM Mon-Fri
2 PM – 3 PM Tues – Thurs
At lunch if asked
Free Tutoring- Library
Free Tutoring- NHS
Student Support

13. TIPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Check IC regularly for grades and assignments
Check homework for completion
Ask about school
Communicate with teachers and counselors
IC app for your cellphone!
TIPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

14. Tips for Student Success
High School students need the same follow-thru, time and attention that an elementary student needs. Parents with high expectations have students who succeed.
Tips for Student Success

15. Parents Make the Difference in Student Success!
Let us know how we can help to support your student and family meet their goals.