COURSE DESCRIPTION English Language Arts Students will be

COURSE DESCRIPTION – English Language Arts Students will be introduced to various literary works that includes: short stories, poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and informational texts. They will focus on skills such as grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking. Students will grow in becoming fluent readers, writers, speakers, and critical thinkers during this course. English 9 2020 -2021 COMMUNICATION srussell 2@bhm. k 12. al. us Assignments and course material will be posted and graded in schoology (clever/bhm/in) See the calendar in schoology for daily updates. § § § MATERIALS laptop highlighter pencil/pen 1 inch binder post it notes GRADES [VAL UE]% ONLINE TEXTBOOK https: //www. savvasrealize. com/ ASSESSSMENTS VIRTUAL EXPECTATIONS Do 1. Get the meeting code in advance so you are ready. 2. Use the chat feature to ask questions and share resources with the teacher. 3. Wait for the teacher to call on you to unmute yourself. 4. Look into the camera when you are talking. 5. Pay attention to your teacher and other students when they are Leave session early. Talk when someone else is talking. speaking. Chat in the background during the presentation / lesson. Eat during the meeting. Etiquette Don’t 1. Make sure your device is charged prior to class. 2. Log in on time. 3. Keep video / camera turned on. 4. Have materials ready. 5. Be an active participant (take notes, type in responses/question s when asked, raise your hand). 6. Wear appropriate clothing. 7. Sit where your laptop remains still and the camera is directed on your face. 1. 2. 3. 4. CLASSWORK HOMEWORK Grades can be viewed through INOW. Although, 30 assignments are 20 % given and graded through Schoology, INOW is the official gradebook teachers will use. You are encouraged to check INOW for the most accurate grades relating to your progress. OFFICE HOURS MONDAYTHURSDAY 12: 30 P. M. -2: 10 P. M. FRIDAY 8: 30 -9: 30

DISCIPLINE Students MUST display behavior conducive to learning at ALL TIMES whether virtually, hybrid, and/or traditional learning is taking place. Therefore, the following disciplinary actions will be taken in order to make learning enjoyable for ALL students 1. Conference with the student/ notification of parent 2. Referral to administration 3. Removal from zoom class TECHNOLOGY Laptops, Cellphones, and Ipads will be used daily during Virtual Learning. All class assignments, writing, projects, and assessments will be assigned and/or completed digitally through SCHOOLOGY and online via our English curriculum. Students are expected to abide by all school and district digital safety rules and guidelines. . • Sign-in via Clever will be required daily for attendance purposes. CALENDAR Below is the schedule of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (independent work) days. *Remember that you need to log-in DAILY via Clever for attendance purposes. 2020 -2021 MONDAY: SYNCHRONOUS (A. M. ) ASYNCHRONOUS (P. M. ) TUESDAY: SYNCHRONOUS(A. M. ) ASYNCHRONOUS (P. M. ) WEDNESDAY: SYNCHRONOUS (A. M. ) ASYNCHRONOUS (P. M. ) THURSDAY: SYNCHRONOUS(A. M. ) ASYNCHRONOUS (P. M. ) FRIDAY ASYNCHRONOUS (ALL DAY) • All ZOOM links are in SCHOOLOGY for each assigned class period ADVISORY – 8: 10 – 8: 30 1 st PERIOD- 8: 30 -9: 15 English 9 2 nd PERIOD - 9: 20 -10: 05 English 9 (Planning period) 3 rd PERIOD - 10: 10 -10: 55 English 9 4 TH PERIOD- 11: 00 -11: 45 English 9 “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. ” PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is the taking ideas and writings of another and passing them off as one’s own. In this class, plagiarism includes. . . 1. turning in another’s work as one’s own 2. copying work from a friend before class (or while in another class) 3. including a source but failing to cite it 4. copying an author’s exact words and passing them off as one’s own -Malcolm X 30 % CHEATING 20 % * The teacher will notify the administration and contact parents if cheating / plagiarism is suspected. * The student will be given a zero for that specific test or assignment. Students caught plagiarizing will be given a ZERO for theread and understand the rules and expectations I, ____________________, have assignment for this class. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to contact my teacher if I have any questions or concerns. I know that this syllabus, assignments, calendars, and resources are available to me on Schoology at any time. I know that assignments must be submitted ON TIME digitally and proper procedures must be taken to turn in late work. I understand the grading policy and syllabus for Government and Economics Please type the student’s name: Please type the parent / guardian’s