1. English II Ms. Gallen Email: vgallen@austinisd.org 512-841-1611 Room 346

2. Classroom Rules and Procedures Classroom Rules: Come to class prepared to learn. Be respectful of others. Follow instructions.

3. Grading Criteria   Grading criteria: Grades will be a combination of Daily Assignments, Homework, and Major Grades. (40% Achieve 3000, 30% Reading and 30% Writing)

4. Details concerning Grading Policy Daily Assignments: Journal entries, participation, notebook, warm-ups, other daily activities. Homework: Please keep up with homework assignments!! Major Grades: Projects, tests, quizzes, major writing assignments. In Class Writing assignments Achieve 3000- a lexile-based online reading program - http://www.achieve3000.com/http://www.achieve3000.com/

5. Achieve 3000 This is a Lexile-Based reading program that all English II students will be using. Parents may login to check student’s progress

6. Getting Help: Tutoring Hours: B Days: 8:00-8:50 AM, Wednesdays: 4:15-5:30 Email: vgallen@austinisd.org, Phone number: 841-1611.

7. Materials Needed:  A black or blue pen, and a pencil (We will write something every day.)  Any current reading material for class (novel, textbook, short story, handouts, etc.)  Composition Book – Provided and remains in the classroom.  A binder or folder for homework and other handouts.  Loose-leaf paper   Recommended: highlighters, markers, sticky-notes

8. Procedures: Late Work: For major grades, 10 points are deducted each day for the first three class days. After the third day, the most an assignment can receive is a 50%. For daily assignments, I will use my discretion. Academic Dishonesty (Cheating): Any cheating or plagiarism will result in a zero for ALL parties involved- the person who cheated AND the person who allowed someone to cheat off of his or her work. I will then decide whether to apply further consequences or allow any make-up work, retesting, etc. the department policy on plagiarism is that the student will receive a zero and not be allowed to make up the assignment. Turnitin.com will be used for most major assignments

9. Course Overview   Writing instruction and practice, especially EOC short- answer questions and essays   Individual and group projects and class presentations   Vocabulary development   Grammar instruction and practice   Relevant literary terms and concepts   Analysis of poetry or songs related to the theme   Connections among art, literature, film, and music.

10. Important Website www.Achieve3000.com: Reading program www.turnitin.com : reduces plagiarism and allows for instant feedback www.andersononline.org: Teacher websites, school information, etc.

11. Contact Information: Email: vgallen@austinisd.org 512-841-1611 Room 346