Welcome to Honors English I! I am very excited for you to be a part of my class! I am confident that we are going to have a great year! Thoroughly read this syllabus, as it will help you better understand the course and expectations for our class. It’s going to be a fantastic year!
Contact Information:
ljking@greenville.k12.sc.us| Dr. Laura King
SUPPLIES: Highlighters (a variety of colors), pencils, colored pencils, two composition books, and a charged Chromebook
COMMUNICATION:
My email address is ljking@greenville.k12.sc.us - This is the fastest method for me to respond quickly. I will respond within 24 hours.
My telephone number is (864) 355-8527. This phone number will directly connect you to my voicemail. Please leave your name, message, and phone number so I can address your needs when I am finished teaching.
Student Backpack is an essential tool for accessing grades.
Google Classroom will be your greatest asset for staying up to date.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
In my classroom, I expect students to work with urgency while treating each other with respect and compassion. I will make every effort to ensure you have an English 1 high school course experience that encourages your love of reading and increases your ability to communicate your thoughts effectively; both verbally and in the written form. This means that our classroom environment must be a safe place to wrestle with complex thoughts. Any behaviors that threaten this environment will be subject to Woodmont Middle School’s discipline policy. Please see the student handbook for additional information.
GRADING:
Major Assessments (3-4 minimum) 60% Minor Assessments (12 minimum) 40%
*This is a high school course, so zeros for missing assignments will be awarded. There is not a 50% floor for assignments, which means that scores less than 50% will be recorded.
Major Assessments: Major assessments include tests, formal writing, or culminating products. Students will receive notice in advance and will go through the necessary teacher-directed study and preparation for any major assessment. Students, however, should also spend time preparing for major assessments at home.
Minor Assessments: Minor assessments will include homework, classwork, skills-based quizzes, small writing assignments, and informal presentations.
Make-up Work Policies/Late Work: It is the responsibility of each student to inquire about make-up work upon returning from an absence. Students must also check Google Classroom for classwork and homework information for any days missed.
Work turned in within 5 days past the due date in Google Classroom will not receive a 10 point deduction per day. After five school days, late work will not be accepted and will earn a zero in the gradebook.
For EACH late assignment, students must email the teacher when the assignment is turned in for grading. If an email is not sent, I will not know that it needs to be graded.
Redo/Retake/Revision Policies: Students are welcome to redo any minor assignments given in the current quarter; this does not include quizzes. For major assessments, students may complete revisions/retake an assessment once. An alternative assessment may be offered. Students must ask to complete a retake or make revisions within 5 days of the grade posting in the gradebook. Once the quarter ends, grades cannot be altered.
Final Assessment: Students will be given a cumulative final at the end of the year. It will be weighted 10% of their final grade.
Honors English I Course Overview: