English 2

English 2 Syllabus

Flour Bluff High School 

Leslee Justice ljustice@flourbluffschools.net 


Course Description

English 2 integrates reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and research skills.  This class will challenge students to develop their intellectual initiative through extensive study of literature, refinement of the writing process, and stimulation of high-level thinking skills. English 2 students read and analyze the following genres of literature: short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and nonfiction.


Course Assessments 

Students will be assessed at the end of the year with the STAAR End-of-Course exam. These scores are not part of a student’s overall GPA, but students must pass the EOC exam to graduate. 


Course Textbooks

Students will be provided with copies or classroom access to our course textbook. Additional or supplemental texts will be provided for students either digitally through Google Classroom or in class. 


Plagiarism Policy 

Plagiarism, in all its forms: unauthorized group work, copying answers from a classmate (with or without permission), sharing answers through social media or Google Apps, copying answers or essays from websites, and using another person’s thoughts and work as one’s own are violations of academic integrity. Plagiarism will result in a grade of a zero for all parties involved and in a discipline referral to the assistant principal. 


Cell Phone and Personal Electronic Policy

All students in the class will have access to a Chromebook. Cell phones are to be put away during class time. This policy includes headphones, AirPods, or any other Bluetooth device. If students use their computer, I expect them to use it appropriately during class time. Students will receive one warning about the cell phone and personal electronic policy. Multiple policy violations will receive an office referral. 


Late Work and Attendance Policy

Attendance is a requirement for this course. Students may submit missing assignments due to attendance in accordance with school policy. Late work will be accepted for daily grades. However, there will be a penalty of 50%, and students cannot submit it any later than two days after the due date. Major grades will not be accepted late. 

In addition, I do understand that life happens, and there are often things we cannot control that may affect your ability to complete assignments. Please speak with me to make personal arrangements before the due date. 


Recommended Supplies

*Students will be responsible for their supplies. They will not be turned in or kept in the classroom.