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Welcome to English Essentials! Below is the class syllabus for the 2010-2011 school year, please sign and return by Tuesday, September 7th. A hard copy will be going home with students on Wednesday, September 1st. I'm looking forward to a great year!
Western Michigan Christian High School
English Essentials
Mrs. VanHekken
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Please come to class prepared. You will be required to bring the following items to class EVERY DAY:
- Binder (with lined paper)
- Pencil, pen, highlighter
- Homework
- Workbook or novel
- Writing journal
1st Trimester Goals:
- Novel Study – The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
- Greek Mythology
- Letter writing – formal & informal
- 5-paragraph essay project
- Elements of speech
- Journaling
- Vocabulary
- Grammar study – sentence types, nouns, pronouns, adjectives
2nd Trimester Goals:
- Novel Study – Harmony Island by Al Schut
- Reading non-fiction (Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela)
- Persuasive writing project
- Elements of research including MLA format
- Journaling
- Vocabulary
- Grammar study – Verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections
3rd Trimester Goals:
- Novel Study – The Pigman by Paul Zindel
- Short story studies: The Most Dangerous Game, The Necklace, The Gift of the Magi
- I-search project
- Journaling
- Vocabulary
- Grammar Study – Objects, verbals, and complex sentences
GRADING POLICY
Students’ grades are based on the following assignments:
- Grammar homework – 10pts. (Tuesday/Thursday)
- Grammar quizzes – 10 pts. (Tuesday/Thursday)
- Vocabulary quizzes – 100pts.
- Writing projects/chapter tests – 100pts.
- Writing journal (participation grade) – 10pts. daily (Mon/Wed/Friday)
Grading scale:
- Tests – 60%
- Quizzes – 20%
- Daily Participation – 10%
- Homework assignments – 10%
HOMEWORK POLICY
Late work is not accepted except in the event of illness or other excused absence. Be aware of deadlines and due dates to ensure your success. It is the responsibility of the student to turn in missed work, and/or make up missed tests and quizzes. Homework not turned in on the due date will be given a 0. Tests or quizzes not made up within 3 days of an absence will be given a 0.
ABSENCES
Students must make up any missed work when absent from class. If students are absent, work can be obtained by checking my personal webpage at www.wmchs.net, checking the weekly homework sheet, or by checking the homework board. For each day absent, students have 1 school day to make up the work. In the event of a prearranged absence, it is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the teacher to “make up” missed work.
CLASSROOM RULES
- Have all appropriate materials and supplies at your desk and be seated when class begins. If you forget something you will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve it. This will affect your daily participation grade. You are allowed 2 tardies per trimester – the first will serve as a warning, the second will result in making up the time missed after class, and the third will result in a 7:30am detention.
- Respect the people, equipment and furnishings of the classroom. Don’t use rude or trashy language.
- Don’t even think about bringing a cell phone into class unless you would like for me to make phone calls to all of your friends on your behalf. The first cell phone incident will be treated as a warning – I will hold your phone until the end of the day. The second incident will result in a 7:30am detention and I will hold your phone for 24 hours.
- Use the restroom BEFORE class. Any in-class bathroom break will be treated as a tardy.
- Glorify God in all that you do in the classroom
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MRS. V.
- A fun class that will provide you the opportunity to grow in your writing skills, reading comprehension, and grammar ability.
- Hands-on activities and creative projects to help you better understand math concepts
- A weekly homework sheet to help you keep track of your assignments
- Respect and encouragement at all times.
WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU
- A respectful attitude both in and out of the classroom
- Homework to be completed on time
- Your best effort on in-class and homework assignments
- To come to me one-on-one if you are struggling with assignments, projects, or understanding classroom expectations.
Please sign and return the bottom portion of this page. I am looking forward to a wonderful year!!! – Mrs. VanHekken
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