PHS English IV,
Mrs. Renee Laurent
English IV
English IV is a rigorous class that focus on several areas: reading, writing, and researching. During the year students will be reading and analyzing a variety of texts through discussion and written form, writing various forms of prose, practicing writing as a process (multiple drafts and revisions), providing peer feedback as a means of academic discussion, producing content-rich compositions, and developing a portfolio of writing samples.
Textbooks
Educated by Tara Westover
English IV Students will use digital texts through OnCourse.
English fees:
*English fee - $5.00 (all students)
*Homeroom fee - $10.00
All fees can be paid online through My School Bucks.
Supplies
There are a few materials students need for this course. Materials needed are as follows:
Chromebook (You will have to have access to the Internet outside of school to complete your coursework required!)
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Notebook or folder ( you need a place to keep your notes, handouts, and loose leaf)
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Ink Pens
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Sticky Notes (small to medium sized)
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Highlighters (at least 2 different colors)
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English Fee: $5
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Class Supply:
1st and 2nd Hour: Pack of white copy paper
3rd and 5th : 2 Boxes of Kleenex
7th Hour: 2 Rolls of Paper Towels
8th Hour: Hand Sanitizer
Academic Expectations:
1. Students should come to class every day with appropriate materials. (loose-leaf paper, pens, pencils, index cards, journal)
2. Students are expected to remain actively engaged in class activities. Sleeping will not be tolerated. I will contact parents/guardians at the first sign of this being a problem.
3. Students are expected to complete homework assignments and are expected to study the material we cover in class.
Classroom Rules:
1. Show respect to the teacher and others at all times.
2. Be in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings.
3. Bring necessary materials to class.
4. Remain in your seat until you are dismissed.
5. Follow instructions given the first time.
6. Be courteous in words and actions.
Corrective Action:
1. Reminder of rule(s) broken – Warning
2. Parental Contac
3. 7:15 a.m. detention (If you are late for the detention or you miss it entirely, your detention will not count, and the detention will double.)
4. Office referral for unacceptable behavior.
Homework & Online Assignments:
Homework will be given. Assignments submitted after a due date will suffer penalties. *Some assignments will not be accepted late. Submit work in a timely manner. *Please complete your own work.
Essays:
All essays are to follow proper MLA Style: typed, double-spaced, and Times New Roman 12 pt. font, proper heading, essay title, proper header and page number.
Student Name (entire heading is double-spaced, just as the paper itself) First name Last name
Instructor’s name Mrs. Laurent
Course title and hour English IV-2
Date 12 August 2020
Online assignments: OnCourse webpage (Assignments are posted on this site.)
CLASSROOM ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES
Entering the Classroom
1. Enter QUIETLY.
2. Sit in assigned seat.
3. Begin bell work. Bell work can be found on the board.
Eating and Drinking
There will be NO eating and drinking allowed in class. Bottled water is the only exception.
Absences and Makeup Policy
The TPSS make-up policy is followed. When a student returns from an absence, he/she must bring a valid excuse to make-up any work *(1st hour). The student will fill out an excuse form, attach it to the excuse, and place on the door. Forms are found in the tray on the table with the make-up material.
When a student is absent from school, the student must visit the make-up area for assignments, handouts, etc. This is the student’s responsibility. Do not ask me for assignments during class time. If you do not turn in missed assignments within three days of your excused absence, you will receive a zero. If a student misses a test, he/she must take the test after school. Make-up tests will not be given during class time. Students should see me to schedule a time to make up the test. Any missed test should be made up within 3 DAYS of the return to school. Make-up tests are given after school only. Make-up tests or essays are different from original tests or essays.
*If you are absent the day that a long-term assignment is due, it is expected that you still submit it on that due date unless there is an extreme emergency.