Mrs. Camille Campbell
898-0525; ccampbell@ycsd.york.va.us
Welcome to
Advanced English 6
2007-2008
Course Description
This
course provides an opportunity for students who have demonstrated ability in
English to enhance the skills needed for successful academic performance in
later advanced English classes. Emphasis
is placed on literature, composition, vocabulary development, spelling, listening, speaking and critical thinking skills.
Tentative Course Outline
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Ongoing Throughout the Year ª Writing Workshop ª Daily Paragraph Editing ª Vocabulary Development |
ª Grammar Instruction ª Reading Journals (homework) |
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1st Quarter ª
Fever, 1793 ª
Short Stories ª
Theater |
2nd Quarter ª Novel Study (Title TBA) ª Biographies, Autobiographies, Essays |
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3rd Quarter ª Informational Sources, Debates ª Folklore/Fables ª Novel Study |
4th Quarter ª Poetry ª Novel Study |
Required Supplies
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English |
Literature |
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ample supply of loose-leaf paper (college rule) pencils and/or pens (NO mechanical pencils*;
blue/black ink only) |
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5-subject spiral notebook 4 rolls transparent tape
(minimum) Erasable pens (optional) White-Out (avoid generic
brands) |
colored pencils or
markers 1 CD-R or post-it notes (3x3 size) |
*Please do NOT bring mechanical pencils to
school. The broken pieces of lead get
ground into the
floor, making a terrible mess that can’t be cleaned up until
June! All mechanical pencils will be
confiscated and returned to parents only!
Classroom Conduct
Students
are expected to follow classroom rules.
I have very high expectations when it comes to classroom behavior. Behavior that infringes on others’ right to
learn will be dealt with swiftly. A
student engaging in inappropriate behavior will be given a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the student will
be asked to sign his or her name in the class “sign-in” book. A student who accumulates three sign-in’s in one week will be assigned after-school
detention for the following week and parents will be notified. Continued misbehavior will result in a phone
call home followed by referral to the administration. Conferences will be scheduled as needed. All students start with a “clean slate” on
Mondays.
Students
without any sign-ins will be rewarded weekly.
Classroom Expectations (Rules)
1)
Arrive to class
on time and prepared with materials when the bell rings.
2)
Use your time to
learn and let others do the same.
3)
Use respectful
words and actions towards teachers and classmates.
4)
Listen to
instructions the first time they are given.
Grading consists of the following:
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English Writing Workshop Pieces Notebook Daily Edit Quizzes Homework |
Tests Quizzes Notebook Homework, Reading Journals/Logs |
YCSD Grading Scale
A 92-100
B 84-91
C 75-83
D 67-74
Unexcused
tardies will be reported on a school-wide basis. All unexcused tardies will be reported to the
main office and parents notified by telephone.
After the 4th unexcused tardy, students will receive one day
of ATS. Future unexcused tardies will
results in additional days of ATS and possible suspension from school. Be on time to class!
Please complete and return
this page to Mrs. Campbell.
Navigator
Information Sheet
2007-2008
Please
Print:
Student’s Name:
_______________________________________________
Parents’/Guardians’
Names: _______________________________________
Mailing
Address:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Phone
Numbers:
home __________________ work
___________________
cell
___________________
Parent
Email Address: ________________________________________
(please PRINT VERY clearly)
I have received a copy of and read over the course outline for Advanced English 6. I understand that I must take responsibility for my academic advancement as well as my classroom behavior.
______________________________ ____________
Student’s Signature Date
I have received a copy of and read over the course outline for Advanced English 6 with my child.
______________________________ ____________
Parent’s Signature Date