Course Syllabus
Course Overview and Procedures
English IV Honors
Mrs. Little
Expectations: Consequences: (except where noted)
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Classroom Procedures:
Announcements: No one may talk during announcements.
Beginning of Class: Students should be in their assigned seats with pencils sharpened, materials out, laptops charged/plugged in and be ready to begin instruction. Any discussions or individual concerns can be discussed once work is assigned.
Cell Phones:
- This year, students may use cell phones during class changes.
- Students are not to use cell phones during class time.
- Students must keep cell phones, ipods, and other unauthorized devices off and out of sight during the class period, even if work is complete. Phones out will be taken until the end of class.
Closing of Class: Students should pack only when asked to do so.
Computers: Laptops must be charged or plugged in before class starts. Students are required to know their computer login information and bring their computer and charger to class everyday. When using any school computer, students are to only use assigned websites, programs, and apps. Computer use in class will be monitored.
During Class: Students must stay seated and focused. If a student has a question, he/she needs to raise his/her hand and wait to be recognized.
Homework: Is due at the beginning of class. Place your homework on the desk at the front of the room when you enter class. Homework is not accepted late.
Late Work: Late work loses a letter grade for each day late. Work is not accepted more than 3 days late, as you are in Honors English IV.
Missed Assignments: Students have two days for each day absent to make up all assignments. Absent students must check the Daily Agenda on Canvas, for assignments. Questions concerning make up work can be asked before or after school.
Restroom: Use the restroom between classes. In case of an emergency during class, students may ask permission to use the restroom and must correctly sign out and in on the sheet provided. Each student will receive no more than 5 bathroom passes a semester. These passes can be redeemed for extra credit on the last 6 weeks if not used. Bottom line, please use the restroom before class. Thank you.
Topics of Study: According to the Union County Program of Studies English IV students are to become skilled readers and writers of European Literature and American Literature that was influenced by European philosophy. They must also read a Shakespearean play and complete presentations that incorporate interdisciplinary informational texts, writing, presentations, speaking and listening skills.
Honors Expectations:
This is an honors level course. All Parkwood honors students should be prepared to meet the expectations listed below. These are neither requirements nor limits-merely a list to better educate students on the expectations of honors prior to enrollment.
- Grading based on critical thinking, analysis, and content
- Up to 30 pages of reading a night, if we do not finish what we need to in class.
- Bi-weekly vocabulary
- Research and other projects that may require collaborative learning away from school, a senior exit project and presentation, county required. (See the Parkwood research website for more information.)
- A minimum of 3 essays
Reading Schedule:To be Announced
Materials:
1 1/2 inch 3-ring binder Loose-leaf paper
School-assigned laptop Dividers (Notes, Classwork, Projects/Homework.)
Writing Utensils 1 pack of highlighters (yellow, pink, green and blue)
Grades are based on points.
Use this formula to determine your grade. Points earned divided by points possible=% (90-100= A 80-89 B 70-79=C 60-69=D 0-59=F)
Assessments include writing assignments, in-class assignments, presentations, tests as needed, projects, homework, and weekly reviews on Friday. Each review will cover material studied that week. Email:stephanie.sarkclough@ucps.k12.nc.us Phone: (704) 764-2900
Course Summary:
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