English 9 - Miele Syllabus.pdf

Central Regional High School English 9 MR. MIELE ROOM 224 Course Description & Goals We will be studying literature through thematic units. Our goals will always be focused on learning to read and write critically in order to lay a strong foundation for future studies. We will be...

Central Regional High School English 9 MR. MIELE ROOM 224 Course Description & Goals We will be studying literature through thematic units. Our goals will always be focused on learning to read and write critically in order to lay a strong foundation for future studies. We will be pairing the myPerspectives program with novels in order to achieve these goals. Additionally, this course will follow the New Jersey state standards for English and Language Arts.  Text Materials 1 2 3 The Help myPersepectives Night by Elie Wiesel by Kathryn Stockett  Everyday Classroom Procedures & Expectations You must bring your Chromebook with you You will be graded on how often you every day to class fully charged. Being participate in class. unprepared for class will have a negative impact on your participation grade. Only two students can leave the classroom for Participation includes a willingness to the bathroom at a time. You will be written up participate, engagement, and for discipline if you are gone longer than Ten preparedness. (10) minutes. Absence It is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed. Policy & Assignments will be posted by date in Google Classroom. Please check the appropriate date to see the agenda and complete missed assignments. Cheating All missed assignments must be made up within the week of the student’s absence. After a week, it will be given a zero. I read everything, so please do not copy The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to homework! If I see similar answers on homework, both parties will receive a complete assignments is prohibited. (AI) may grade of zero. be utilized in the class with the consent and Cheating on tests, quizzes, homework, permission of the classroom instructor and and essays is simply not tolerated. A only in the manner that aligns to the zero will be given in any case of educational and instructional objectives. cheating.  Late Work Policy & Tardiness. Late projects and essays will have 5 points deducted for each DAY it is late. After ten days late, the assignment will not be accepted. Please note that weekend days also count! Homework and classwork will also receive points off if turned in late. Excessive lateness & tardiness to class will negatively impact your grade, and you will be disciplined.  Cell Phone Policy All Cell Phones must be put away unless given explicit teacher permission to use for instruction. Personal use of your cell phone or inappropriate use during class will result in a consequence. If your phone is getting in the way of your learning and my teaching, you will be required to place your phone in the phone “jail” up on the wall for the period. Defiance of this policy will result in discipline. EXTRA CREDIT If you volunteer to put your phone in the “jail” for the period, you will earn extra credit towards your grade. Simply record your name on the sheet near the “jail.”  Grading Policy Classwork/Homework - 30% Tests/ Quizzes/ Projects - 30% Essays - 30% Participation - 10% Contact Information & Office Hours Email - [email protected] Office Hours - Every Tuesday