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ENGLISH III COURSE GUIDE AND EXPECTATIONS

 

Mrs. (Dale) LaChance’s contact information:

Planning Period: 4th period (12:50-2:15)    

Voicemail:  704-454-7300 ext. 1508

 Email:  lisa.dale@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

I am available for extra help after school or by student request with prior notice.

 

Welcome to English III for the 2015-2016 school year.  This course follows the Common Core Standards for English III, and is designed to improve students’ communications in both writing and speech.  Students will develop written and verbal communication strategies through analysis of American fiction and nonfiction.  Students will gain editing and revision skills to enhance their writing and prepare for the Final Exam.  Juniors will also improve writing ability through the four aims of discourse: expressive, literary, persuasive, and informative writing. 

 

  1. Classroom Expectations
  1. Academic Integrity: Any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated – including plagiarism, cheating, sharing of homework, or any other violation of the honor code as described in the student handbook.
  2. There are five basic rules to promote success in this environment:
  • BE PROMPT – I will mark you tardy when you are tardy. On time means inside the classroom (in your assigned seat) when the bell stops ringing.
  • BE PREPARED – You will be held accountable for all assignments.
  • BE POLITE – Impolite behavior to the teacher or classmates is unacceptable.
  • BE RESPONSIBLE – Leave the room in a better condition than you found it.
  • BE HERE – Take care of your personal needs prior to the start of class. Visits to guidance, the school nurse, the office, attendance, etc. should be handled before class.
  1. Along with the “5 BEs,” there is also “1 DON’T BE:”
  • Don’t be a distraction
  • Avoid distractive objects (cell phones, cosmetics, etc.)
  • Avoid distractive talking
  • Avoid distractive lack of movement (sleeping)
  • Avoid distractive movement (remain in your assigned seat until given permission to move)

 

  1. You are expected to use the restroom in between classes and during Bull Time.
  2. Any tardy will fall under the school-wide SWEEP policy.II. Required Materials: Each student needs a composition book. This will serve as the student’s class notebook and will be subject to random notebook checks.III. GRADING/EVALUATION: Students can expect the following grade distribution for each semester.Tests/ Major Projects/Notebook Checks: 50%                                  Quizzes: 30% 
  3. Exam constitutes 25% of final grade.
  4. Homework/Class work & Participation: 20%              
  5. Grading Breakdown                                      
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  • Extra credit standards:
    • Every 9 weeks, all students have the option to replace:
      • a daily grade (news article on Curriculet or Actively Learn)
      • a quiz grade (short story on Curriculet or Actively Learn), or
      • a test grade (read novel on Curriculet or Actively Learn).

 

 

Within one week of receiving the progress report, students must schedule a meeting with the teacher to request extra credit. Teacher will then determine assigned readings and deadlines. One time opportunity per grading period!

 

Test corrections are not offered for English III.

 

Tutorial standards: Teachers may use discretion in assigning tutorials for missing work, excessive absences, or remedial work. Failing students will be required to attend one tutorial session a week until next progress report or report card.

 

 

Late work policy: NO late classwork or homework will be accepted. Quiz grade and test grades may be submitted late for a 20% deduction each day it is late. Teachers will NOT remind students to submit late work.

 

*Printer problems are NOT a problem. Email teacher with attached assignment or submit through Google Docs.

 

  • Make-up Work: If you are absent, please access my Webpage and look in the class absent folder to see what you miss. Any handouts given out in class will be on the class documents page. Many of the classroom readings will also be available on the class documents or class links page. You will have three days to complete the make-up work upon your return. If there is an extended absence, speak with me upon return and I will work with you. Be responsible for making up any work. Plagiarism is defined as:
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  • Hickory Ridge High School English Department Plagiarism Policy: 
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  • Failure to give credit and cite information and ideas to original sources
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  • Failure to use quotation marks and source information when using someone else's actual spoken or written words constitutes plagiarism
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  • Resubmission of an assignment used in another courseIf plagiarism is intentional, the teacher will write a discipline referral, and the student will receive a score of 0%.If the teacher has deemed the plagiarism to be unintentional, the student will be offered an opportunity to complete a rewrite that will receive a score no higher than 60%. The rewrite must include DOCUMENTATION (internal citations and Works Cited page) and be completed within 5 school days. -Follow all HRHS rules.-Remain seated in assigned seat and move around the classroom only with teacher permission.-Respect all people, their property, and all school property.CONSEQUENCES-Second warning and brief meeting with teacher to redirect behavior-Control room; parent contact*If a situation demands a more significant and immediate response, I reserve the right to move directly to higher-level consequences. Any students preventing the learning and teaching exchange will be removed from the classroom.        Best regards, Mrs. LaChancePlease complete this form to return to Mrs. LaChanceAre you ready to commit to these responsibilities? Please review the contract, share it with your guardian, and sign in agreement.
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  • -Detention and/or assignment to redirect student behavior; parent contact
  • -Warning
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  • -Show participation by raising hand or responding to teacher-initiated questions.
  • -Come to class on time and prepared.
  • CLASS RULES
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  • I have read and understood the course description and expectations of English III.
  • I will follow all the rules of Hickory Ridge High and Mrs. LaChance’s classroom.
  • I will participate in class for the entire duration of the period.
  • I will come to class both mentally and physically prepared each day.
  • I will always produce my best work.
  • I will treat everyone with respect, kindness, and compassion.Student Signature:     Parent Signature:  

 

  • *Three things Mrs. L should know about my child:
  • Parent Email:
  • Student Email:
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