Course Syllabus

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Porter Ridge High School  Ms. Dunne

 Course Overview

Pre-College Reading/ ESL

Textbook

Milestones (varying levels) and supplemental materials selected by the teacher

Course

Objectives

The five broad goals of this course are:

To develop English literacy skills on a novice high/intermediate low level through speaking, listening, reading, and writing

To gain knowledge and understanding of various topics in English

To connect the learning of English with other academic disciplines

To develop insight into the nature of language (syntax, grammar, intonation)

To participate actively in the school community.

Topics

•      Writing: the basics of sentence and paragraph writing/how to organize and essay/general research and research based writing

•      Reading: reading informational and fictional texts/critical thinking skills/vocabulary in context

•      Speaking: group and individual projects and presentations

•      Listening: responding to audio and visual materials

Grading

Materials required

·         Quizzes/Tests 40%

·         Classroom work 30%

·         Projects 30%

•       1  Notebook: Front cover labeled with name, class, period #

•       Pens/Pencils/erasers

•       Highlighter

•       Colored pencils

•       Glue stick

•       3 x 5 Index cards

 

*any donations of tissues or hand sanitizer are greatly appreciated

 

Classroom Procedures, Guidelines, and Expectations

I. Academic Requirements

  1. The student must maintain an average of 70 or better in order to receive credit for the course.
  2. The student must have no more than TEN absences to receive credit
  3. The UCPS grading system is as follows: A = 90-100 D = 60-69
    • = 80-89 F = 59 and below
    • = 70-79

Classwork will be assigned daily and will be collected. Uncompleted classwork will also be collected and to be completed in the next class. After absences, it is the student responsibility to ask for the missed assignments and make arrangements to make up the work.

  1. . The assignments will be explained to the student and must completed WITHIN FIVE DAYS.
  2. Tests will be announced in advance. Any student present on the day of the announced test is expected to take the test. Tests missed due to absences must be made up WITHIN FIVE SCHOOL DAYS or a zero will be recorded.

II.     Student Guidelines

  1. Each student is expected to conduct himself in a courteous manner which shows respect for himself, his classmates, and his teacher. There is no time

in the classroom for inappropriate behavior. BEHAVIOR WHICH IN ANY WAY DISRUPTS ANOTHER STUDENT’S ABILITY TO LEARN WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. The CMS guidelines for student discipline will be enforced by the teacher and the school. III.          Classroom Procedures

  1. There will be no eating, drinking, or chewing gum during the class period.
  2. Sleeping is not an approved part of any course in this department. Parents will be contacted.
  3. Working on assignments for another class is not allowed. Work done for another course during this class will be taken and will NOT be returned. D. Be Punctual: Class begins when the bell rings!
  4. Be Prepared: You will need your textbook, notebook, writing supplies every day.
  5. Be Polite: Show respect to the teacher. Follow all classroom procedures as explained. Always use appropriate language. Show respect to your fellow students
  6. Be a Participant: Part of your grade will depend on your class participation
  7. Restroom passes will only be given in an emergency

IV. Consequences to inappropriate/disruptive behavior

  1. Verbal Warning /change of seat
  2. Student-teacher conference
  3. Parent contact
  4. Referral to administration

V.     Tardy Policy

All students must be in the classroom and ready for instruction when the bell rings. Students who fail to get to class before the tardy bell rings are directed to go to lockout that period. (If you are late you will not be admitted to the classroom without a note from a teacher or the Front Office.)

VI.   Parent Contact and Extra Help

  1. Tutoring is available for students after school from 3:00–4:00 every day by appointment.
  2. I will be available for parent conferences during my planning period each day. Please contact me to schedule an appointment.
  3. Students and parents may contact me at any time by e-mail dunne@ucps.k12.nc.us

Course Summary:

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