Welcome to Senior English!
English IV is a yearlong class that covers writing, speaking, fiction and non-fiction literature. In addition to reading and writing, the class will culminate with a Senior Venture research paper and presentation. This class is a graduation requirement!
POLICIES:
LATE WORK: I do not accept late work. However, please talk to me in advance if you have a problem; together we can work out a solution. If you have an excused absence, you have as many days as the absence to make up the work. Work that was due during your absence is due the day you return. Note: Senior Venture may not be turned in late even with an excuse!
ATTENDANCE: Please show up for class on time and prepared for the days’ activities. You cannot participate if you are absent, and a portion of your grade will inevitably reflect daily participation. See the class blog, the attendance hand-out, and your planner for the complete attendance policy. Again, if you have a problem, please talk to me in advance!
CHEATING: Plagiarism, cheating, or lying will not be tolerated. Cheating will result in earning a zero without option to redo the assignment, as well as a referral to the administration. Turnitin.com will be required for most written assignments.
TECHNOLOGY: Many assignments will be required to be typewritten. It will be your responsibility to arrange for the use of a word processor.
Hint: If you are using a writing program at home that is not either the Macintosh or PC version of Word, and you plan to print your work at the school, save your work as Rich Text Format (RTF) instead of as a Word Document to save your formatting in the school computers.
GRADING SCALE: The class will be graded using the traditional 10% grade format.
A = 100-90, B= 89-80, C= 79-70, D= 69 or lower, and a meeting with me!
