Syllabus for Mr. Dorje’s College Prep English Classes
Please be advised: A student shall not receive a passing grade at the semester if s/he has not demonstrated the required level of performance (70%) on each content standard completed in that semester. If a student does not achieve all standards completed within a semester, but has a final course grade of 60% or above, the student shall receive a final grade of 59% with a letter grade "F."
Assignments for Each Quarter and Grade Scale
A=>90% B=>80% C=>70% D=>60% F<59% style="font-size:130%;">Concerning Student Work
Students must pass the mandatory benchmarks twice during the school year, once for each semester or they will not receive a passing grade for that semester. Summative assignments are the tool which I use to assess for mastery of benchmarks.
Students receive credit each day for classroom participation. Being tardy or having an unexcused absence will lead to students losing their participation credit. Formative assignments are never accepted late. I will take summative assignments late for diminished credit. "My printer ran out of ink," is not an acceptable excuse.
All assignments must be written in dark pencil, black or blue ink. Any other ink color used will result in a zero for the assignment.
All formal essays must be typed: NO EXCEPTIONS. I never provide pencils, pens, or paper for students. Do not ask for materials. All work turned in must have the student’s name at the top, period number, date and title of the assignment. Not having such puts the student in jeopardy of having his or her work discarded without an opportunity to make it up.
Never under any circumstances should a student turn in work to my mailbox, unless I make special arrangements with him or her.
Discipline
Students should respect their teacher, their peers and the facilities/materials.
We must have a positive learning environment in which students feel safe. Students should stay in their seats and raise their hand and wait to be called on if they wish to speak.
Violation of the classroom's or school's rules will result in any one or a combination of the following: a warning; a call home; loss of participation credit; detention; administrative referral; Saturday school; a behavior contract and in some cases W/F.
Students are to never use electronic devices in class. Phones and pagers are to be turned off. Parents, please do not call your student during class time. Electronic devices will be confiscated.
Students are to never eat in class, bring soft drinks to class, chew gum, etc. Students may drink bottled water: do note my bathroom policy.
Students are allowed 5 bathroom passes using their "potty pass" cards. Each card is worth 5 extra credit points for each unused bathroom pass. Tardy/Truancy Policy: my classes follow the school-wide policy.
Students are not allowed to use cosmetics during class.
Absences
If students are absent and need to pickup makeup work, they must see me the day they return, before the bell rings for class to start, so they can make an appointment to see me at a convenient time. I am often unable to give makeup work during class. Also, students may want to check with their peers or check this website. Tests will need to be made-up after school during the study session or during lunch.
Materials Needed
Students will need the following materials for this class: Binder with one or more folders; college ruled paper; dictionary (or access to one); several pencils, black or blue pens; multi-colored post-its.
Please be advised: A student shall not receive a passing grade at the semester if s/he has not demonstrated the required level of performance (70%) on each content standard completed in that semester. If a student does not achieve all standards completed within a semester, but has a final course grade of 60% or above, the student shall receive a final grade of 59% with a letter grade "F."
Assignments for Each Quarter and Grade Scale
A=>90% B=>80% C=>70% D=>60% F<59% style="font-size:130%;">Concerning Student Work
Students must pass the mandatory benchmarks twice during the school year, once for each semester or they will not receive a passing grade for that semester. Summative assignments are the tool which I use to assess for mastery of benchmarks.
Students receive credit each day for classroom participation. Being tardy or having an unexcused absence will lead to students losing their participation credit. Formative assignments are never accepted late. I will take summative assignments late for diminished credit. "My printer ran out of ink," is not an acceptable excuse.
All assignments must be written in dark pencil, black or blue ink. Any other ink color used will result in a zero for the assignment.
All formal essays must be typed: NO EXCEPTIONS. I never provide pencils, pens, or paper for students. Do not ask for materials. All work turned in must have the student’s name at the top, period number, date and title of the assignment. Not having such puts the student in jeopardy of having his or her work discarded without an opportunity to make it up.
Never under any circumstances should a student turn in work to my mailbox, unless I make special arrangements with him or her.
Discipline
Students should respect their teacher, their peers and the facilities/materials.
We must have a positive learning environment in which students feel safe. Students should stay in their seats and raise their hand and wait to be called on if they wish to speak.
Violation of the classroom's or school's rules will result in any one or a combination of the following: a warning; a call home; loss of participation credit; detention; administrative referral; Saturday school; a behavior contract and in some cases W/F.
Students are to never use electronic devices in class. Phones and pagers are to be turned off. Parents, please do not call your student during class time. Electronic devices will be confiscated.
Students are to never eat in class, bring soft drinks to class, chew gum, etc. Students may drink bottled water: do note my bathroom policy.
Students are allowed 5 bathroom passes using their "potty pass" cards. Each card is worth 5 extra credit points for each unused bathroom pass. Tardy/Truancy Policy: my classes follow the school-wide policy.
Students are not allowed to use cosmetics during class.
Absences
If students are absent and need to pickup makeup work, they must see me the day they return, before the bell rings for class to start, so they can make an appointment to see me at a convenient time. I am often unable to give makeup work during class. Also, students may want to check with their peers or check this website. Tests will need to be made-up after school during the study session or during lunch.
Materials Needed
Students will need the following materials for this class: Binder with one or more folders; college ruled paper; dictionary (or access to one); several pencils, black or blue pens; multi-colored post-its.
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