English III

Syllabus: English III

Teacher:  Captain Chesnoff

Office #: (941 )926-1700, ext. 232

Email: elia_chesnoff@sarasota.k12.fl.us

The English III Experience:

Welcome to English III.  During this course, we will be examining history America’s culture and ideologies through its literature.  In doing so we will attempt to define what it means to be a “Real American” as we contemplate our country’s future. 

Goals:

1.      To become experts at Close Readings and Higher Order Thinking.

2.      To improve our skills in Reading, Writing, Listening. Speaking, and Viewing.

3.      To understand American history through its rich literary history.

4.      To use technology to enhance our literacy and learning experience.

Classroom Expectations:

1.      Be Polite.

2.      Be Prompt.

3.      Be Prepared.

4.      Be Productive.

Consequences:

When a student is not meeting expectations, redirections may be given.  If not followed, consequences will be earned.  The consequences are listed below in order of severity:

1.                Warning – Rethink Behavior

2.                Mano de Mano – 1:1 Conference

3.                “Seat of Opportunity” (break in class and an opportunity to rethink, cool down, and avoid a consequence)

4.                Alternative Room & Parent Contact

5.                Referral to Administrator or Guidance

***Note:  Severe misbehaviors go directly to higher consequences.

“In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are only consequences.”

-Robert Green Ingersoll

SMA Procedures:

q  Please refer to the Sarasota Military Academy School Handbook about school policies and procedures.

q  The beginning of each class starts with the class being called to attention and either the TA, class leader, or myself calling role.  Your response will be either “yes sir” or “here sir” (or mam when appropriate).

q  Should any administrator walk into the room, you are to stop whatever it is you are doing and immediately come to “attention” until the administrator tells you to take your seats. 

Materials:

q  You are expected to come to class prepared with the following materials every day:

o   Notebook

§  Three Ring Binder (at least 2 inches thick)

§  7 Dividers (Syllabus & Procedures, Mini-Lessons, Vocabulary, SAT Prep, Writing Critiques, Handouts, [leave this blank])

§  Notebook Paper

o   Composition Book (the black marble kind)

o   2 Pens (Black Ink), 2  #2-Pencils (for tests)

o   Dry Erase Marker and/or 2 erasable whiteboard pens (expo)

o   3 Highlighters (One Yellow, One blue, One Pink)

o   1 Old Throw Away Clean Sock

o   Sticky Notes/Post-its (73mm x 73mm or 2^7/8 in x 2^7/8in)

o   Flash drive or jump drive for saving assignment (USB connection)

o   $10.00 Supply/activity fee (this is a one time fee)

q  Failure to be prepared for class will result in a drop in your employability grade.

Policies and Procedures:

1.  Attendance

q  Absences will be marked unexcused until and unless student provides a written excuse from a parent/guardian for faculty signature. Written excuses are required, regardless of whether or not the parent called or contacted the school prior to or on the day of a student’s absence, and must be submitted within three days of the student’s return to school.

q  If the student is tardy, please go to the Tardy Tank to acquire a pass so you may be allowed back into class.

q  Unexcused tardies constitute a drop in the student’s employability grade and after three the parents will be notified. 

q  At SMA, the bell does not dismiss the class – the teacher dismisses the class.  Do not begin to pack up your things until class is dismissed.  Before dismissal I will call the class to attention and inspect the room to make sure it is left clean.  Your cue to leave will be when I say, “Have a nice day.”

2.  Homework & Assignments

q  All hand written assignments must be in black ink.

q  Essays and projects need to adhere to the requirements described on the paper format sheet that will be given to you.

q  All the work turned in must contain your name, period, and the assignment’s due date.

3.  Tests & Quizzes

q  The purpose of testing is to evaluate the student’s comprehension of the subject; therefore, the test is given at the completion of the topic or project.

q  Students will be given a minimum of one week’s notice prior to a unit test so that they will have ample time to study.

q  Quizzes are used as a form of progress monitoring to determine how the students are grasping the material.  They will sometimes be announced one to two days prior and they will sometimes come as a pop quiz.

4.  Integrity

q  If the student cheats in class punitive actions are as follows:

o   Teacher/Parent Conference

o   Teacher/Parent/Administration Conference

q  Plagiarism, when you copy someone’s ideas or writing, is considered cheating and will result in a grade of “0” on an assignment.

Grading Scale:

            For Class Average

               For Individual Assignments

               Category Percentages

Make-up Assignments or Tests:

q  Assignments are made up in two days, if and only if the student has a permissible admit  – no exceptions.

q  Tests are made up during the lunch period or before school.

q  Please turn in assignments on their due date and during the class period. 

q  If accommodations are needed, please work out arrangements with me as soon as possible and before the assignment is due.

 ABSOLUTELY NO LATE-WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Dear Parents,

            Please review this syllabus with your child.  These policies and procedures are used to make the class run smoother and in turn create a positive and productive learning environment.   If you understand these classroom policies and procedures, then please sign this sheet along with your telephone number. 

*Email is the fastest and most convenient way for me to communicate.  Please print your email address so that I will be able to contact you.  If you do not use email, please write NA on the line.

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