Class Objective:
In this class, students will
experience a general survey of literature from various times, places, and
genres. Students will read, understand,
and appreciate this literature and will practice and develop academic writing
and critical thinking skills.
Textbook:
Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes. Gold Level.
Required Materials:
Each
student must purchase a 3-ring binder for literature class and bring this
binder, the textbook, the student agenda, lined paper, and a pen or pencil to
class every day. For certain lessons
and activities, students will need to bring A Writers Reference; I will
give notice for those days. Throughout
the school year, students will be required to acquire or purchase assigned
novels. During those units, students
can leave their textbooks in their lockers and must bring their novels to class
every day. I will provide more
information and plenty of notice at those times.
Grading:
Writing
grade
..40%
(including rough draft, revising, and
final draft grades)
Classwork and
homework grade
45%
(including quizzes, tests, and one
Cornell note-taking grade per term)
Word Study
grade
5%
(including credit for Days 1,2,3,5 and
Test grades every four weeks)
Exam
..10%
(Semester Exam and Final Exam)
Make-up and Late Work:
In the event of an excused absence from school, students are responsible for coming to me to ask about any missed work and they will have only one week to submit make-up work for credit. Students cannot make up any missed work for an unexcused absence. If a student turns in an assignment after its set deadline, the grade will suffer a deduction for each school day past the deadline. After a certain time past the deadline, I will no longer accept late work. For major assignments, I will usually grant extensions to students who ask me at least two days before the deadline.
Punctuality:
Students are expected to be in the classroom and seated in their desks when the bell rings for class. If students have a legitimate reason for being late to class, they must present a signed note, excusing their tardiness. Students with unexcused tardies will face consequences.
Classroom Behavior:
Students are expected to know and follow all rules set forth by Lexington Catholic High School in the student agenda, and abide by all policies stated on this sheet. In my classroom, especially, I will enforce all rules that promote respect. In the case of any violation of school rules or classroom policy, I will issue a verbal warning and ask the student to write his or her name on the board. In the case of a second violation, I will issue an after-school detention, to be served with me in room 30. In the case of a third violation, I will issue a school detention (to be served before school) and I will call the parents to discuss the students behavior. At each new term, I give all students a clean start.
Sample list of violations:
Improper dress code
Tardy to class
Lack of class materials
Sleeping or head down in class
Food or drink in the classroom
Disruptive talking
Disrespectful words or actions
Contact Information:
If students or parents/guardians need to contact me, I have a voice-mailbox at 277-7183 X 412 and my email address is RPults@lexingtoncatholic.com
I welcome communication with parents/guardians and always try to respond to messages as quickly as I can.