English 9

Mrs. Foard

mfoard@ycsd.york.va.us

              “The more that you read, the more things you will know.

               The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”  -Dr. Seuss

 

Course Description:

This course focuses on oral and written communication in the areas of research, literary analysis, and technical forms. Critical reading skills, knowledge of literary forms, oral presentation, and interdisciplinary approaches are incorporated into literature instruction.

-YCSD, Secondary Program of Studies Registration and Information Guide

 

 

Course Outline:

First Quarter

Poetry

Epic Poetry (The Odyssey)

Poetic Terminology

Grammar/Writing Mechanics/ Vocabulary

 

Second Quarter

Short Stories

Short Story Terminology

Novel: Night

Grammar/Writing Mechanics/ Vocabulary

 

Third Quarter

Drama: Romeo and Juliet

Drama Terminology

Research Project

Grammar/Writing Mechanics/ Vocabulary

 

Fourth Quarter

Nonfiction

Novel:  The Hobbit

Grammar/Writing Mechanics/ Vocabulary

 

 

***This outline is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher***

 

Course Texts:

Literature Gold, Prentice Hall

Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Harcourt, Brace, Jovanich

Selected novels and supplementary texts

 

 

Required Supplies:

¨     A 3-ring binder used solely for English (1-1 ½”)

¨     Loose-leaf college ruled paper

¨     Subject dividers

¨     1 black and white composition book

¨     Black or blue pens – all assignments must be completed in blue or black pen.

¨     Red or green pens for revising/editing

¨     3x5 notecards for research paper

¨     GHS agenda

 

Classroom Expectations

            All GHS rules will be enforced in this classroom.  Please refer to the Student Handbook.

1.     Food and beverages will be enjoyed outside of the classroom.  (Water in a sealable plastic bottle is permissible)

2.     Students should be in their seats with all required materials when the bell rings.  (The tardy policy will be enforced)

3.     Listen while peers and the teacher are talking.

4.     Participate!

5.     Students are expected to be courteous and respectful to the teacher and classmates.

6.     Cheating will not be tolerated.  Students who are caught cheating will receive a ‘0’ on the assignment/test and will be referred to GHS administration.

 

Grading Policies:

Grades will be assigned using a point system. Each assignment, quiz, or test will be worth a certain number of points.  This system allows students to keep records of their own grades as the year progresses. For example, a student might earn 287 out of 300 possible points in a semester.  His or her grade would equate to 96%.  (287/300 = .96)

 

The GHS grading policy is as follows:

            A=92-100                 D=67-74

            B=84-91                    F=0-66

            C=75-83

 

Missed Work

1.     Work assigned before an absence is due the day the student comes back to school. 

2.     If the student has a prearranged or school sponsored absence, the student is required to get missed work from the teacher prior to the absence.  It is due the day the student returns to school.

3.     Students who miss a class will collaborate with their class partner to receive the make-up work and notes.  Extra worksheets and notes will be in the class absentee folder.

4.     Students who do not have an excused absence will not be allowed to make-up missed assignments. 

5.     It is the student’s responsibility to get missed work.  It is not the job of the teacher. 

Tardy Policy

I strictly enforce the tardy policy in my classroom.  If a student is tardy in the class, the following steps will be taken:

            1st offense: Teacher and student conference

            2nd offense: Teacher contacts the parents

            3rd offense: Student is referred to the administration

 

 

Contacting the Teacher:

I strive to make myself as reasonably accessible as possible.  Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns using the methods below:

¨     mfoard@ycsd.york.va.us  - This is usually your best bet!

¨     (757)898-           My GHS phone # and voicemail

 

 

Extra Help

I am available to help any student who is struggling with assignments or reading.  I will usually be in school until 3pm, however the student should contact me to schedule a time to stay after school. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Detach at the line below and return to the teacher for a homework grade!)

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Printed name of student: _____________________________________

I have read Mrs. Foard’s English 9 syllabus with my parent/guardian, and I pledge to meet and exceed all of the expectations set forth to the best of my abilities.


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(Signature of student)                                        (Date of signature)

 

I have read Mrs. Foard’s English 9 syllabus with my student, and I pledge to support his or her efforts to be successful in this course.

 

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(Signature of parent/guardian)                            (Date of signature)

Parents:  I hope to be in frequent contact with you throughout the year.  If you have an email address, please print it below to facilitate this communication.  Thank you!

 

Parents’ email(s):          _________________________________________

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