West St. John High School
Course: English I Teacher: Shontrice Blanche
Term: Fall 2024 Email: [email protected]
WSJH Mission Statement
One hundred percent of West St. John High students will be accepted into college or prepared for a technical career.
West St. John High School Believes:
- Each member of our school community plays an integral part in making student success a certainty.
- That all students are provided the necessary resources and opportunities to become successful Collaborative Workers, Adaptable Problem Solvers, Critical Thinkers, Involved Citizens, Quality Producers and Self-Guided Achievers.
- That all students are immersed in vigorous, standards-based curricula that promotes higher level thinking skills.
- That all students are capable of learning and as such, we educate the whole person providing students the necessary support to achieve their fullest potential.
- That we value diversity and promote tolerance and espouse understanding and compassion.
- That the aesthetic value of our campus is an important part of student achievement.
Louisiana State Standards:
- RL.11–12.1-Reading Standards for Literature: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
- RI.11–12.6-Reading Standards for Informational Text: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.
- RI.11–12.7-Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.
- W.11–12.3-Text Types and Purposes: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- RI.11–12.7-Reading Standards for Informational Text: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.
Expectations for my students:
Respect is NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Students are expected to have an “I CAN” attitude. Quitting is not an option!
Students are expected to come to school to Learn and for this they must be Prepared.
Classroom Rules and Discipline Policy:
Be respectful of others and their things!
Be on time and come prepared!
Do not touch anything that you do not have permission to touch.
Mask are to be properly ALWAYS worn!!
No talking or walking without permission. No profanity!
Six feet of distance MUST be maintained between students inside and outside of the classroom!!
This is the shortened version of classroom policies and procedures; students will be given full policies and procedures on the first day of class. Students are to keep policies and procedures in their Class Folder to refer to them if in doubt.
Students are expected to always behave properly. Failure to do so may result in a verbal warning, earning a “Classroom Infraction Notice”, parent phone call and or conference, detention, or referral to the office.
Computer Lab Policy:
This year we will work on several project-based learning activities (PBL). I am encouraging students to work on their PBL activities both in class and outside of class. Please encourage your child to work on their project at every opportunity. Students are to bring their ear buds on lab days.
Cell Phone Policy:
There will be occasions when students are allowed to use their cell phones during class, however students should only go to the sites designated by the teacher. When instruction and/or class activities are occurring STUDENTS SHOULD NOT HAVE THEIR PHONES OUT. Parents will be called if a rule is violated and repeated violations will result in office referral.
Small Groups:
Students will be grouped according to their learning needs. The assignments may vary according to the level at which the student progress on concepts.
Supplies:
Highlighters
Pencils
Pens (black or blue ink)
Ear buds
Student Resource Packets – (will receive first day of school)
District Computer and charger. *** Please make sure student laptop is fully charged
Absentee Policy:
When a student is absent, the teacher will compile a folder with missing classwork for the student. It is the student’s responsibility, not the teacher’s, to collect this work and see that it is handed in. It is also recommended that the student checks in with the teacher to ask any questions about the missed work and make sure that there are no other missing assignments. Students have one day for every day that they were out plus one extra day to make up the work. Missed tests and quizzes must be made up within five school days.
Homework Policy:
Homework is an integral part of the curriculum and essential to reinforcing material that was taught in class. Students may receive partial credit for late homework. Homework is considered late if it is incomplete and/or not in the teacher’s hands at the end of class.
Speech Course Overview:
This course includes the skills in verbal and written communication that students will need to be successful in the workplace. Students will know and use the terminology in their chosen field of work. They will understand, summarize, interpret, and compare information from simple and complex graphics to identify trends and to make informed decisions. They will also demonstrate proficiency in writing and presentation skills by producing different technical writing products, including formal research reports, formal presentations, and workplace writing (e.g., technical reports, manuals, explanations of how to understand or use a product or service, proposals, memoranda, cover letters). In creating those products, students will demonstrate an understanding of the context in which communication occurs, the ethical issues involved, how to identify and address the needs of audiences, and the methods and strategies for organizing and presenting information.
Course Objectives:
- Write in narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive, and critical modes
- Compose writing with attention to audience, organization, focus, quality of ideas, and a purpose.
- Use standard English practices of spelling, grammar and usage.
- Research information in reference materials using print, electronic databases, and online resources.
- Master handwriting and word processing skills.
Grading Policy:
Several factors make up the quarterly grade in Speech I. In addition to daily classwork, students will have regular homework assignments, quizzes, tests, projects, and reports to complete. Effort and participation are very important. Students are expected to be on time to class and to come prepared.
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Grading Scale |
Honors |
|
|
A |
90- 100% |
100-89.5 |
|
B |
89-80% |
89.499-79.5 |
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C |
79-70% |
79.499-69.5 |
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D |
69-69% |
69.499-68.5 |
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F |
Below 59 |
68.499-0 |
*If a student does not complete any assignments and does poorly on test, teacher will set up appointment with parents and principal.
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Test & Projects |
Quizzes |
Class Participation |
|
70% |
20% |
10% |
Regular Courses
A = 4 quality points B = 3 quality points C = 2 quality points D = 1 quality point
Honors/Dual Enrollment/Advanced Placement
A = 4.1 quality points B = 3.1 quality points C = 2.1 quality points D = 1.0 quality point
Incomplete Grades:
An Incomplete grade “I” is to be posted for the applicable grading period until a student fulfills all class requirements for each grading period. Requirements include completion of home/class assignments, etc., as stated by the teacher and approved by the principal.
The student will have two weeks to complete missing assignment in order to remove the “I” and still earn a passing grade for the assignment. After the extension period has expired, the student will earn an F for any incomplete assignment, unless extenuating circumstances are granted by administration.