Syllabus
English III & IV
Mrs. Sue Ann Perez


   Objectives:     English III & IV
                      To prepare students for the TAKS English Language
                      Arts Exam
                      To help students develop reading & writing skills
                      To help students raise awareness and use of technology
                      To expose students to fiction and non-fiction
                      To prepare students for post secondary education 
                       To help students develop research skills
                       To help students increase overall English language
                       development

    Materials:      Folder or Binder exclusively set aside for ENGLISH
                        paper and something to write with

    Books:          The following will be provided to you:

    English III -   The Crucible  &  Handouts for American Literature
    English IV -  Beowolf, The Canterberry Tales, & Macbeth
                         

 
 
 Consequences 

Class Policies

1.    All work is to be turned-in on the day it is due for full credit.
2.    Late work is accepted two days after a due date;  you will receive half the points for being late; if you don't turn it in at all, you will get a zero.
3.    Make-up work will be given for EXCUSED absences only.
 4.    You have 3 days to bring and EXCUSE for an absence, after which you will
       NOT be allowed to make up work, and zero's will be added to your grade.
5.    I will not ask you to turn in your work.  When you are absent it is your
       responsibility to make up your work.  However, I will remind you when
       progress reports are being issued.
6.    Projects will be worth no less than 3 grades (2 daily and 1 test)
7.    Bathroom breaks are allowed until you take advantage of my trust!
8.    Skipping class will warrant loss of all privileges, assignment to ISS, and
       zero's for work that is not completed in class.
9.    Tardy and absence policy will be strictly observed in this class.  You must
       sign-in when you are late.
10.  There is no required assigned seating by the teacher; however, a seating      chart is created and you will be required to sit in the same chair that YOU have selected.
11.  I do not CREATE new extra credit for individual students because they are
       failing.
12.  Extra credit assignments are pre-assigned by the teacher periodically.
13.  I DO NOT change grades for anyone to compensate for the "No pass, no
      play" UIL policies.
14.  Cheating of any kind will NOT be tolerated.
15.  Excused absences will be required by any student who is absent on the day
      a major assignment is due.
 16.  Please ask permission to leave class for any reason.
17.  Always take the pass with you when you exit my room.
18.  Stay in your seats until the bell rings.
19.  Participate actively with all assignments in this class.
20.  Cell phones, ipod's, MP3 players, etc... will be taken away and sent to the office.  You can retrieve your electronic device at the end of the day for a $5 dollar fee.

21.  DO  YOUR  WORK!!!



 
 
Mild Infractions:
       1st infraction:    Verbal warning
       2nd infraction:   Verbal warning #2
       3rd infraction:    Written statement that requires a student signature
       4th infraction:     Parental contact
       5th infraction:     Referral to the office

Severe Infractions:
     Steps 1 through 3 listed above will be revoked and upon the first infraction a student will be given a referral to the office and parents will be contacted.  The referral may result in ISS or suspension from school altogether.  Infractions such as these will vary but will include things like skipping class, violence toward anyone in the classroom, threats, weapons in class, cheating of any kind, etc...  These "severe" infractions are clearly defined in the student handbook.