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Mrs. Breaux

English II

Room 101

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Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. Students will read and analyze a variety of literature and non‐fiction text, and produce organized, coherent communications. Students in grade 10 take the LEAP 2025 test requiring a passing score for graduation.

Anchor text:

What is Rhetoric (Persuasion) The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (magical realism)

The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Good vs. Evil)  Study Guide

Classroom Guidelines

1. Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when the tardy bell rings***Enter quietly, be seated, take out materials, review agenda, and begin bell work assignment every day.

2. Bring ALL materials and books to class and take them with you when you leave.

3. Follow directions the first time they are given.

4. Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

5. Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Vermilion Parish and Kaplan High School handbooks.

Assignments

• There will be many formal and informal writing assignments throughout the year.
• Students are expected to utilize the writing process in completing writing assignments.
• Projects, essays (long and short), oral presentations, and traditional tests and quizzes will be utilized to assess student mastery of concepts. When reading assignments are given, they may or may not be followed by a “pop” quiz the next class period. Bell work, class work, discussions, tests, quizzes, projects, worksheets, note-taking, and completing and maintaining a student binder are all expected activities from the student and graded. Student participation is mandatory; I encourage and require discussion on the material being taught.

 

 

 

Grading Policy

93-100% = A             85-92% = B
75-84% = C                67-74% = D               0-66% = F

Parish policy requires at least 8 grades per nine weeks. The last nine weeks require 5 grades. Students will usually have more grades than this. Grades will consist of bell ringers, tests, quizzes, essays, projects, assignments, etc.

 

Restroom         Students should use the restroom during allowed times and only ask in class when NEEDED! Students will only be allowed to go to the restroom during my class with a bathroom pass, or a doctor’s excuse.

Make-ups         Parish policy: Upon returning from an absence, a student has 3 days to bring an excuse to the school. The student then has the number of days he/she missed to make up the respective work. Any students not returning an excuse will not be allowed to make up work.  These assignments will result in a zero.

Class policy: When returning from an absence, ask a friend for assistance in retrieving handouts and clarification on information not understood. I am available in the morning before classes start. After returning from an absence you will have one week to make up all assignments and test/quizzes. After the time has expired the missed assignment will result in a zero. It is a student’s responsibility to inquire about missed assignments after returning from an absence.

Tardies: All students are expected to be sitting in their assigned seats when the tardy bell rings. There is ample time between classes to get here on time. Entering class as the bell rings is not tolerated and will result in detention.

Consequences

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

Lunch Detention - ID infractions, minor dress code violations

After School Detention - Tardies, and other minor behaviors (teacher’s choice)

In School Suspension - Category III as defined in the VPSB Handbook

OUT Of School Suspension - Category I of the VPSB Handbook

Mrs. Breaux

 

 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela

 “None of us is as smart as all of us. ” – Ken Blanchard

                        I have read and understand the terms and conditions stated in Mrs. Breaux’s English II syllabus. By signing below I agree to follow all policies and procedures set forth in the syllabus, classroom and Kaplan High School handbook.

 

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