Accelerated English II
Accelerated English II prepares students for AP English while reviewing
objectives necessary to pass the state test which is required for
graduation.
Essays- Students will write 12-14 essays this year, both informative and
analytical.
Reading- Students will read selections from the textbook as well as novels
and plays. It is important that students read the material to be
successful.
Notes- I require notes on all readings and class lectures. I offer a variety
of methods in note taking.
Grading – point system Each activity is assigned a number of points; divide
the number of points earned by the number possible to determine grade. For
example, if an activity is worth 20 points and the student receives 15,
his/her numerical grade is 75.
Extra Credit- I offer extra credit once each nine weeks. It is possible to
earn one point on the nine weeks average before exams.
Supplies – 3 ring notebook; two pens (blue/black); notebook paper; 4 subject
dividers
Lesson Plans – I will post my lesson plans weekly on
www.teacherweb.com/MS/clintonhighschool/MrsCunningham
My email address is JCunningham@clinton.k12.ms.us I check my mail twice a
day Monday-Friday. direct link from the CHS web page --
http//www.clintonpublicschools.com/chs/chs/webpages.htm
Illness and tardiness – see handbook
While students are sometimes ill and must miss class, it is vital for success
to limit absences as much as possible. Although students can borrow notes
from another student on information missed, it is not like being in the
class. Students are also responsible for taking the initiative to make up
work as soon as possible after an absence.
Each English student is required to pay a $5.00 paperback fee.
I am beginning my 29th year of teaching and my 22nd year of teaching
accelerated classes. I speak from experience when I say that to be
successful each student must read, take notes, and follow my directions.
General English II
General English II prepares students for English III while reviewing
objectives necessary to pass the state test which is required for graduation.
Essays – Students will write 8-10 informative essays this year.
Reading – Students will read selections from the textbook as well as novels
and plays. It is important that students read the material to be successful.
Notes – I require notes on all readings and class lectures. I offer a
variety of methods in note taking.
Grading – point system Each activity is assigned a number of points; divide
the number of points earned by the number possible to determine the numerical
grade. For example, if an activity is worth 20 points and the student earns
15, his/her numerical grade is 75.
Supplies – 3 ring notebook; two pens (blue or black); notebook paper; 4
subject dividers
Lesson Plans – I will post my lesson plans weekly on
www.teacherweb.com/MS/clintonhighschool/MrsCunningham
My email address is JCunningham@clinton.k12.ms.us. I check my email twice a
day Monday-Friday. Direct link to CHS web page—
http//www.clintonpublicschools.com/chs/chs/web[ages.htm
Illness and tardiness- see handbook
While students are sometimes ill and must miss class, it is vital for success
to limit absences as much as possible. Although students can borrow notes
from another student on information missed, it is not the same as being in
the class. Students are also responsible for taking the initiative to make
up work as soon as possible after an absence.
Extra Credit is offered once each nine weeks. You have the opportunity to
add one point to your average before the exam.
Each English student is required to page a $5.00 paperback book fee.
I am beginning my 29th year of teaching. I speak from experience when I say
that to be successful students must read, take notes, and follow directions.
