College Prep I & II
COLLEGE PREP I & II
ROOM 132
MRS. MAGEL
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND INFORMATION
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
RESPECT
*Be respectful: respect the people, equipment, and furnishings of the room.
*Be respectful when others are called on to talk.
*Treat others as you would have them treat you.
PREPARE
*Be prepared: have all appropriate materials/supplies at your desk when the bell rings.(paper, pencil or pen, reading book, class book)
*Be seated in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
WORK
*Be on task at all times.
*Complete quality work in a timely manner (use class time constructively).
*Work individually and cooperatively.
BELONG
*Participate positively in the educational system and classroom activities.
REWARDS FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
Learning, Better grades, More prepared for college, Praise, Respect from others and for yourself,
Contact parent/guardian, Positive comments
CONSEQUENCES FOR NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR
If you choose to break expectations . . .
1. Nonverbal reminder or warning which might include eye contact, gesture, or nod
2. Verbal warning
3. Discussion after class and/or detention
4. Parent phone call/letter noting problem
5. Conference with parent, teacher, principal, and student
LATE WORK POLICY
Each major assignment will be given a point value. Assignments are due on the due date for full credit; regardless of absence on the due date, major work assignments should be in turnitin.com ON TIME. Any major writing, reading, or speaking project considered late will lose 50% for one day and 75% for two days. After two days, the assignment is worth no credit; however, the assignment must still be turned in/completed to pass the class. All Major Work must be completed to pass the class regardless of your percentage. Daily work and vocabulary must be turned in on time for credit.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
The attendance and make-up work policy is reflective of the high school policy, but at the same time requires you to be diligent about getting things done as efficiently and quickly as possible as the class is preparing you for college. Most often, you will have two days for every day you were absent to complete your work and receive full credit; however, smaller daily work assignments should be turned in the day after you pick them up. You are responsible for all materials covered if you are absent. I am NOT responsible for reminding you of missed work and tests. You must arrange a time outside of class to make up any missed tests or quizzes due to excused absences (you have only one week from the day the test is given to make up tests). Reminders of tests are given on my Weebly page and on the daily agenda posted in my room. If you are excused absent on the day an assignment is due, you must hand in the assignment on the day you return to class. If you are given the assignment beforehand, you are expected to have it done the day you return. No make-up opportunities will be given for unexcused absences. Being prepared with reading assignments is essential in this class just as it is in college. Reading assignments will be posted for the week. You are expected to be up to date on the reading regardless of if you are absent. You will be expected to take the quizzes the day you return to school even if you have been absent.
WORK IN ADVANCE SLIPS
If a student has a work in advance slip for family trips or other authorized absences and assignments are give to him/her prior to the absence, that work is due the day the student returns. Extra time to complete this work will not be allowed. Due dates for assignments given during the absence will discussed, and an appropriate amount of time for completion will be given.
ASSESSMENT
The grading scale will be based on standard percentages. The following categories of scores will be averaged together for an overall class grade according to their respective percent values:
20% Daily Participation and Work
40% Writing Assignments and Major Projects
40% Quizzes and Tests
The following scale will be used for grading throughout the year:
B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69
A 94-100 B 84-86 C 74-76 D 64-66
A- 90-93 B- 80-83 C- 70-73 D- 60-63
ANY percentage below 60% is failing!!!!
MISCELLANEOUS
Keep returned assignments until the quarter ends to prepare for tests and as evidence if any discrepancy arises between your records and the grade book.
COLLEGE PREP COURSE DESCRIPTION
College Prep English is designed to meet expectations of freshman college English teachers and contains materials ranging from the twelfth grade level through college senior level. Though the work is challenging, it is not overwhelming; those who put forth a strong effort will succeed.
MAJOR TOPICS COVERED
A. Literature: we will choose at least seven pieces of literature to study during the coming year. These pieces have stood the test of time and are included in most “must read” college book lists. If you have any questions regarding any of the materials or subjects covered, please contact me.
Excerpts taken from the Bible
The National Reading Standards for Literature will be addressed through the reading, class discussion and activities, analysis, and tests. The National Speaking and Listening Standards will be addressed through class discussion on literature and controversial topics, group work, and two speeches given by juniors who have not taken English 11. See http://corestandards.org/the-standards
B. Composition: Writing will be a key component of college prep. Emphasis will be on organization, preciseness, clarity, support, and critical thinking. Editing and rewriting will be a basic part of the learning experience.
The National Writing Standards will be addressed through the critical analysis essays, research paper, argumentative essay, personal essays, and test essays. See http://corestandards.org/the-standards
C. Movies
D. Vocabulary: Wordskill (purple level)
The National Language Standards will be addressed through vocabulary lessons first semester and the reading. See http://corestandards.org/the-standards
E. Grammar/Mechanics
The National Language Standards will be addressed through mechanics and grammatical lessons and writing activities. See http://corestandards.org/the-standards
Honor Code
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY is integral to the educational process in order for students to strive to make the most of their educational opportunities and for teachers to trust that work completed and evaluated represents the efforts of the student in question. Consequences are harsh in college for students caught plagiarizing. Often times the student is expelled.
To comply with the Honor Code, the student will avoid academic dishonesty and refrain from cheating or plagiarizing in all forms including these:
Turning in work previously done for a different class (self plagiarism).
Copying the work of another student.
Allowing one’s work to be copied by another student.
Using unauthorized materials on a test or project.
Using unauthorized electronic devices on a test.
Obtaining unauthorized copies of materials, information, or knowledge prior to taking a test or completing a project.
Claiming credit on a group project for contributions that were nonexistent or below requirements.
Falsifying, being paid for, or forging any academic document.
Failing to list sources used.
Failing to indicate that material in a paper came from one of the sources.
Following the wording on the original source too closely when paraphrasing.
Using the ideas of another without proper citation.
Changing some of the author’s words by retaining his/her ideas and/or sentence structure without citing.
The student will furthermore report to the instructor any incidence of another student in class violating the Honor Code.
A turnitin receipt/submission will be required for all major writing assignments. Failure to adhere to the honor code will result in loss of credit for the assignment and possibly other consequences. Your teachers, the principal, and the NHS advisor will be notified as well.
ROOM 132
MRS. MAGEL
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND INFORMATION
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
RESPECT
*Be respectful: respect the people, equipment, and furnishings of the room.
*Be respectful when others are called on to talk.
*Treat others as you would have them treat you.
PREPARE
*Be prepared: have all appropriate materials/supplies at your desk when the bell rings.(paper, pencil or pen, reading book, class book)
*Be seated in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
WORK
*Be on task at all times.
*Complete quality work in a timely manner (use class time constructively).
*Work individually and cooperatively.
BELONG
*Participate positively in the educational system and classroom activities.
REWARDS FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
Learning, Better grades, More prepared for college, Praise, Respect from others and for yourself,
Contact parent/guardian, Positive comments
CONSEQUENCES FOR NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR
If you choose to break expectations . . .
1. Nonverbal reminder or warning which might include eye contact, gesture, or nod
2. Verbal warning
3. Discussion after class and/or detention
4. Parent phone call/letter noting problem
5. Conference with parent, teacher, principal, and student
LATE WORK POLICY
Each major assignment will be given a point value. Assignments are due on the due date for full credit; regardless of absence on the due date, major work assignments should be in turnitin.com ON TIME. Any major writing, reading, or speaking project considered late will lose 50% for one day and 75% for two days. After two days, the assignment is worth no credit; however, the assignment must still be turned in/completed to pass the class. All Major Work must be completed to pass the class regardless of your percentage. Daily work and vocabulary must be turned in on time for credit.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
The attendance and make-up work policy is reflective of the high school policy, but at the same time requires you to be diligent about getting things done as efficiently and quickly as possible as the class is preparing you for college. Most often, you will have two days for every day you were absent to complete your work and receive full credit; however, smaller daily work assignments should be turned in the day after you pick them up. You are responsible for all materials covered if you are absent. I am NOT responsible for reminding you of missed work and tests. You must arrange a time outside of class to make up any missed tests or quizzes due to excused absences (you have only one week from the day the test is given to make up tests). Reminders of tests are given on my Weebly page and on the daily agenda posted in my room. If you are excused absent on the day an assignment is due, you must hand in the assignment on the day you return to class. If you are given the assignment beforehand, you are expected to have it done the day you return. No make-up opportunities will be given for unexcused absences. Being prepared with reading assignments is essential in this class just as it is in college. Reading assignments will be posted for the week. You are expected to be up to date on the reading regardless of if you are absent. You will be expected to take the quizzes the day you return to school even if you have been absent.
WORK IN ADVANCE SLIPS
If a student has a work in advance slip for family trips or other authorized absences and assignments are give to him/her prior to the absence, that work is due the day the student returns. Extra time to complete this work will not be allowed. Due dates for assignments given during the absence will discussed, and an appropriate amount of time for completion will be given.
ASSESSMENT
The grading scale will be based on standard percentages. The following categories of scores will be averaged together for an overall class grade according to their respective percent values:
20% Daily Participation and Work
40% Writing Assignments and Major Projects
40% Quizzes and Tests
The following scale will be used for grading throughout the year:
B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69
A 94-100 B 84-86 C 74-76 D 64-66
A- 90-93 B- 80-83 C- 70-73 D- 60-63
ANY percentage below 60% is failing!!!!
MISCELLANEOUS
Keep returned assignments until the quarter ends to prepare for tests and as evidence if any discrepancy arises between your records and the grade book.
COLLEGE PREP COURSE DESCRIPTION
College Prep English is designed to meet expectations of freshman college English teachers and contains materials ranging from the twelfth grade level through college senior level. Though the work is challenging, it is not overwhelming; those who put forth a strong effort will succeed.
MAJOR TOPICS COVERED
A. Literature: we will choose at least seven pieces of literature to study during the coming year. These pieces have stood the test of time and are included in most “must read” college book lists. If you have any questions regarding any of the materials or subjects covered, please contact me.
Excerpts taken from the Bible
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
- Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
- The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Hamlet by William Shakespeare
- The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
- Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
The National Reading Standards for Literature will be addressed through the reading, class discussion and activities, analysis, and tests. The National Speaking and Listening Standards will be addressed through class discussion on literature and controversial topics, group work, and two speeches given by juniors who have not taken English 11. See http://corestandards.org/the-standards
B. Composition: Writing will be a key component of college prep. Emphasis will be on organization, preciseness, clarity, support, and critical thinking. Editing and rewriting will be a basic part of the learning experience.
- short essays, paragraphs, and papers
- critical literary analysis (one per piece of literature)
- Sequel used for literary analysis
- argumentative analysis
- research paper utilizing MLA documentation format
- MLA portfolio
The National Writing Standards will be addressed through the critical analysis essays, research paper, argumentative essay, personal essays, and test essays. See http://corestandards.org/the-standards
C. Movies
- includes some of the literary works from above
D. Vocabulary: Wordskill (purple level)
The National Language Standards will be addressed through vocabulary lessons first semester and the reading. See http://corestandards.org/the-standards
E. Grammar/Mechanics
- Survival
- Review and practice exercises
The National Language Standards will be addressed through mechanics and grammatical lessons and writing activities. See http://corestandards.org/the-standards
Honor Code
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY is integral to the educational process in order for students to strive to make the most of their educational opportunities and for teachers to trust that work completed and evaluated represents the efforts of the student in question. Consequences are harsh in college for students caught plagiarizing. Often times the student is expelled.
To comply with the Honor Code, the student will avoid academic dishonesty and refrain from cheating or plagiarizing in all forms including these:
Turning in work previously done for a different class (self plagiarism).
Copying the work of another student.
Allowing one’s work to be copied by another student.
Using unauthorized materials on a test or project.
Using unauthorized electronic devices on a test.
Obtaining unauthorized copies of materials, information, or knowledge prior to taking a test or completing a project.
Claiming credit on a group project for contributions that were nonexistent or below requirements.
Falsifying, being paid for, or forging any academic document.
Failing to list sources used.
Failing to indicate that material in a paper came from one of the sources.
Following the wording on the original source too closely when paraphrasing.
Using the ideas of another without proper citation.
Changing some of the author’s words by retaining his/her ideas and/or sentence structure without citing.
The student will furthermore report to the instructor any incidence of another student in class violating the Honor Code.
A turnitin receipt/submission will be required for all major writing assignments. Failure to adhere to the honor code will result in loss of credit for the assignment and possibly other consequences. Your teachers, the principal, and the NHS advisor will be notified as well.