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This document outlines the goals, materials, novels, grading policy, procedures, and rules for Ms. Davis' 11th grade American Literature class at Booker T. Washington High School. The goals are for students to become efficient readers, writers, speakers, and listeners through instruction aligned to state standards. Grades will be calculated based on tests, projects, essays, classwork, homework, vocabulary, and participation. The class will cover literature from the turn of the century to modern times, including novels like The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird. There are five classroom rules regarding behavior, tardiness, absences, daily procedures, and appropriate technology use.

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Syllabus

This document outlines the goals, materials, novels, grading policy, procedures, and rules for Ms. Davis' 11th grade American Literature class at Booker T. Washington High School. The goals are for students to become efficient readers, writers, speakers, and listeners through instruction aligned to state standards. Grades will be calculated based on tests, projects, essays, classwork, homework, vocabulary, and participation. The class will cover literature from the turn of the century to modern times, including novels like The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird. There are five classroom rules regarding behavior, tardiness, absences, daily procedures, and appropriate technology use.

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Booker T.

Washington High School


th
11 grade American Literature
Ms. Davis
Email:[email protected]
Goals/Objectives
Through instruction which focuses on the objectives and content set forth by the
Alabama College and career ready standards and the Macon County Schools Curriculum
Guide, students will become efficient and effective readers, writers, speakers, viewers, and
listeners. This course spans from turn of the century literature to modern day American
literature.

Materials:

Three ring binder

Loose leaf notebook paper( wide rule)

Blue or black pens only.

White out

Journal

Novels:
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee *Provided by the teacher
Their Eyes were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
The Crucible by Author Miller

Grades:
Grades will be calculated using percentages. Class averages will be calculated using the
following percentages. Each grade received will fit into one of the following categories.
Tests, Projects, Essays ( major assignments)

= 45%

Class work, Homework, Quizzes (minor assignments)

= 25%

Vocabulary

= 20%

Participation

= 10%

Cheating:
Any assignment that I find to be the work of someone other than you will be assigned a zero.
Depending on the circumstance, your parents may be notified and disciplinary action taken.
Listed below are classroom procedures. Please follow these procedures during the appropriate
times.
Late Students:
A student is considered late once the tardy bell has rung, and he/she is not in their seat working
on the on bellringer.
Late Student Procedures
1. Any student who is late must have a valid written tardy slip.
2.If the student does not have a valid pass, the student will sign the tardy log and is responsible
for any work missed.
3. After the third tardy, a student will receive an office referral.

Absent Students:
Before a student can make up any work, a valid excuse must be presented.
1. Students must present a valid excuse.
2. Once an excuse has been presented, students must then find the binder labeled "Makeup
Work". Inside the binder, students will find a list of assignments that must be completed within
five (5) days.
3. Any makeup work not completed within the five days will be assigned a grade of zero.

Daily Procedures:
The following is an outline of the daily procedures students should follow EVERYDAY when
coming to class:

1. After greeting the teacher at the door, come in quietly and quickly.
2. Check the board to see what supplies are needed.
3. Sharpen pencils (for notes only) and make sure devices are fully charged before class starts.
4. Check the agenda placed on the board. Complete the bellringer FIRST each day.
5. After completing the bellringer, turn in homework to the appropriate bin.

Leaving Class:
Students are only allowed to leave the classroom with permission from the teacher. Leaving the
classroom will be only allowed during extreme cases. Please use the restroom before class
starts. Leaving the classroom without permission will result in an automatic referral.

Tests, Projects, Essays


Each nine weeks you will have at least two tests, one project, and one essay. The essay will be
due at the end of each nine weeks grading period. All tests on novels will be given on the
computer. All essays are to be typed, double spaced, and in 12 pt Times New Roman Font.
.
Rules/ Consequences and Rewards
There are only five rules for the class
1. Be on time
2. Respect others
3. Refrain from using profanity or disrespectful language
4. Refrain from using physical violence
5. Leaving or walking around the classroom without permission is not permitted.* (students
who continuously get out of their seat will be given a zero for the day)

The consequences are as followed:


The three strike rule is enforced here.
Strike one: A student is given a verbal warning.
Strike two: A student is moved to another location in the room. The student will have a meeting
at the end of the class period to discuss the situation with the teacher.
Strike three: If a student gets a strike three that is an automatic call home/conference with
parent and child. The parent and student will meet with the teacher to discuss the problems
occurring with the student. All three parties will come up with different strategies to fix the
problem. If a problem persists the teacher will fill out an office referral and schedule another

parent/ teacher conference, this time involving the principal or vice principal.
Technology
Students are permitted to have cell phones in their possession. However, cell phones must be
turned off and remain in book-bags during class. At certain points during the school year, cell
phones (and iPads) will be used in the classroom for academic purposes only. Students are
responsible for their cellular devices.

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