Course Syllabus
Honors English III Course Syllabus
Cuthbertson High School
Room F113
Mrs. Mitchell
Phone: (704) 296-0105
Email: jennifer.mitchell@ucps.k12.nc.us
Website: See Canvas Page
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Course Description
According to the Common Core Standards adopted by North Carolina, “English III is an in-depth study of US literature and US literary nonfiction, especially foundational works and documents from the 17th century through the early 20th century.” The English III course is divided into the following units: “Encounters and Foundations,” “Early Americans/Puritans,” “Creating A New Nation,” “Romanticism/Transcendentalism,” “The Research Paper,” “Realism,” and “Modernism.” Students will complete a four-five page, argumentative, research paper with notecards, outline, MLA in-text citations, and a works cited page. A four-six minute presentation will also accompany this research paper. Students will focus on informational, problem/solution, and compare/contrast writing assignments. Throughout the semester, students will prepare for the ACT, SAT, and the Final Exam. The English III final exam will count for 25% of the total grade. Grammar is reviewed as needed. There will be checks given each week over the readings, notes, and vocabulary.
Late Work
- Assignments turned in on time will receive 100% of credit earned.
- Assignments turned in late, but before the end of the current unit will receive 75% of earned credit.
- Assignments turned in late after the end of the unit, but before the end of the grading period will receive 50% of earned credit.
Notes
*Daily classwork and homework is posted each day on the board and Canvas.
*A Points Grading System is used.
*If you are struggling, please let me know! I am here for you! Please feel free to email me any time.
*If students wish to review previous tests/checks, students must contact me and make an appointment.
*Students are to have all phones completely turned off upon entering my classroom.
*Remember, you can print in the Media Center for 5 cents per page. If you need to print, bring your money AND plan your time carefully. You will not be excused for tardies due to printing. Take computer/printer issues into consideration before assignments are due.
*Computer/printer issues, sports, activities, other assignments, etc. should be taken into account when completing assignments to ensure assignments are completed on time.
*If there is some type of extenuating circumstance, you must call/email/see me about the issue, before the assignment is due, to find a solution.
*If you have computer issues, you need to see the Desktop Engineer in the media center.
*I reserve the right to make changes and adjustments to this course syllabus as needed throughout the course of the semester.
Online Learning
Please make every effort to join the live portions of the class through the link provided daily in announcements. It is the expectation to join the class each day during the livestream. The recorded videos will be added to the Classroom Calendar via a link. Please ensure the lesson in completed for each day. Students need to check announcements each day to see the class schedule of activities for the day, link to the class, etc. Please be mindful of proper etiquette from joining the class at home. Please ensure cameras are off when joining the class.
Grading
Your first 6 weeks will represent 25% of your grade, your second 6 weeks will represent 25% of your grade, your third 6 weeks will represent 25% of your grade, and your final exam will represent 25% of your grade.
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59
Required Materials
1-Composition Book (for notes) 1-Binder
1-Folder for Returned Work 2-Packages of College-Ruled Paper
1-Package of Notecards for Research Paper Pens/Pencils/Highlighters
Agenda/Calendar Student Chrome Book and Charger-Provided by School
Headphones to plug into the computer
*A box of tissues would be appreciated!
Typed Paper Format
*Formal essays must be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced with one inch margins.
*Paragraphs should be indented with no additional spacing between paragraphs.
*Papers must have a proper and complete MLA heading at all times. On the left include:
Your first and last name
The words “Mrs. Mitchell”
The words “Honors English III”
Your class period
*All typed papers should include a title, which should be centered, and NOT underlined
*All typed papers should have your last name and page number in the upper right-hand corner (header)
Handwritten Paper Format
*Paragraphs should be indented with no additional spacing between paragraphs.
*Papers must have a proper and complete MLA heading at all times. On the RIGHT include:
Your first and last name
Your Class Period
The Assignment (Example: Pages 556 1-10, Reading Response, etc.)
Expectations
- Obey all school rules and policies! (This includes wearing a mask, following the hall signs, etc.)
- Be prepared. Bring required materials (book(s), notebook, paper, pen/pencil, etc.) everyday, unless otherwise directed.
- Listen to and follow directions
- Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak or move
- Talk only when it is permitted. When you make comments during class, please make sure that the comments are appropriate, polite, and relevant. Do not interrupt the teacher or other students. Do not have side conversations—they are distracting. Do not talk when your classmates are working quietly—again, distracting.
- Do not sleep in class! Do not even put your head on your desk! If your head is on your desk, it looks like you are sleeping, even if you are not. So, never ever put your head on the desk.
- No personal grooming in the classroom.
(No make-up, mirrors, brushes, combs, lotions, perfume, etc. should put on/taken out in class)
- No working on assignments from other classes, writing personal notes, etc. If I see you working on homework from other classes or writing personal notes, these will be taken away from you and kept.
- No cell phones are to be used.
- Have a good attitude, be kind, respect yourself and others, and do your best each day.
**The purpose of these expectations is to establish a safe, supportive, nurturing classroom which allows learning to take place.**
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Cheating is A Big No, No!! Intellectual dishonesty can be found in many forms, is wrong, and is not allowed. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following: *Copying someone else’s work. Do your own work! *Giving answers to a classmate or asking classmates for answers *Taking credit for something you did not do *Looking at or sharing answers while taking a quiz, test, etc. *Working together with someone when directed to work on the assignment individually. All assignments are individual unless otherwise directed. (You will be told when you are able to work with someone else on projects, assignments, etc.) *Never assume you may work with another student without my explicit direction or permission. If you have a question, ask me, not another student. Failure to comply results in the assumption that you are cheating! *Buying essays, assignments, etc. *Informing other students about contents of quizzes, tests, etc. *Allowing someone else, including those on the Internet, to do your work *Going online to find answers, opening a second tab, etc. *Forgetting to document sources (Example: Not including someone else’s ideas without citations, quotation marks, etc.) *There may be other incidences not listed here, but the meaning still applies. DO NOT CHEAT!! These actions will result in a zero on the assignment, parental/guardian contact, and administration contact. Consequences 1) Verbal Warning 2) Detention-20 minutes after school 3) Call Home 4) Referral Cheating incidences are immediately referred to the office for violation of the honor code. *Severe actions will be immediately referred |