Academy Park High School
Course Syllabus
English I Honors
School Attributes
The manner in which we
prepare students at Academy Park High School is informed by four attributes:
(1) Dedicated faculty who will hold themselves to, at minimum, to the same
standards as the students we teach; (2) Positive relationships developed and
nurtured between and among adults and students; (3) A high level of rigor
included in instructional practices via standards aligned and contextually
driven instruction; and (4) Connecting positive relationships with effective
instruction for positive academy RESULTS!
Course Description:
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Students enrolled in the
Honors Program will experience the greatest challenge in their classes. The
work that is offered to these students is most difficult and is presented at
a rapid rate. They will read and interpret great works of literature, as well
as learn to appreciate the finer points of style and writing. They will
practice writing their own stories and poems, along with various examples of
narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. Students who are in this
program should expect large amounts of both class work and homework.
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Course Competencies/
Learning Objectives
Students who successfully
complete English I Honors will be competent in the following areas:
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·
Students will be able
to write original pieces employing the writing process.
·
Students will be able
to locate, evaluate, and utilize viable sources for research.
·
Students will be able
to conduct and present research both written and orally.
·
Students will be able
to write and speak using proper grammar.
·
Students will be able
to use new vocabulary words correctly, using context clues, knowledge of root
words, and word origins as well as reference sources to decode and understand
new words.
·
Students will be able
to read, understand, and respond to essential content in a variety of
nonfiction and fiction texts and documents.
·
Students will be able
to define and identify literary terms.
·
Students will be able
to explain the format of drama.
·
Students will be able
to explain the format of poetry/epic poetry.
|
Student Evaluation
The grading system for the
English Department at Academy Park High School is as follows:
|
Tests, Projects, &
Major Papers
|
-
|
40%
|
|
Quizzes, Classwork, &
Minor Assignments
|
-
|
30%
|
|
Attendance & Class
Participation
|
-
|
20% (school wide)
|
|
Homework
|
-
|
10% (school wide)
|
The above areas will be used
as the basis for 80% of your grade per semester. The midterm and/or final exam
will constitute the remaining 20% of your grade per semester.
Attendance Policy
Regular
and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience.
Academy Park High School expects students to exercise good judgment regarding
attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring
their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to
attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and
valid emergencies.
Classroom Expectations
1. Students will come to
class on time.
2. Students will complete
all assignments, including homework, by all deadlines.
3. All students will be
silent and respectful while other students read aloud.
4. The teachers and
students will work together for a respectful, safe classroom.
5. Participation in class
discussions will enhance all students’ learning experiences.
6. Students are expected to
have all assigned readings completed; this may require some reading to be
completed outside of the classroom.
Class Requirements
Students will be required to
complete and pass writing assignments, research projects, tests/exams, and
homework. Students will also be required to read outside of class, participate
meaningfully and respectfully in classroom discussions, maintain good
attendance, have a respectful and positive attitude, and come to class ready to
learn!
Plagiarism, Cheating, and
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism is the practice of
copying words, sentences, images, or ideas for use in written or oral
assessments without giving proper credit to the source. Cheating is defined as
the giving or receiving of illegal help on anything that has been determined by
the teacher to be an individual effort. Both are considered serious offenses
and will significantly affect your course grade. Please refer to the Student
Code of Conduct booklet for additional information.
Methodology
A combination of lecture,
class discussion, presentations, videos, cooperative learning, and
problem-based learning will be used in this course. Grades will be determined
by the satisfactory and timely completion of assignments. The grade of each
assignment is based on the prerequisite given for each assignment. Below is an
overview of topic/ units and major assessments/assignments for this course.
Please note dates/timeframes are subject to change and are an estimate.
|
Unit/ Topic
|
Course Activities
|
Assessments/Assignments
|
Month/ Timeframe
|
|
Nonfiction-
The Writing Process
|
Compose original essays
|
Strengths essay
|
September/ October
|
|
Nonfiction-
The Research Process
|
Individual research paper
and presentation
|
Written research paper and
oral presentation
|
November/ December
|
|
Nonfiction-
Grammar
|
Review and practice grammar
skills
|
Daily grammar mini-lesson
and daily homework assignments
|
September/ January
|
|
Nonfiction-
Vocabulary
|
Correctly utilize new
vocabulary, both in context and through weekly vocabulary lists
|
Daily warm-up assignments
and weekly quizzes
|
September/
June
|
|
Fiction-
Short Stories
|
Read, interpret, analyze,
and summarize stories
|
Written and oral responses,
tests, and projects
|
January/ February
|
|
Fiction-
Novels
|
Read, interpret, analyze,
and summarize novels
|
Written and oral responses,
tests, and projects
|
March/
April
|
|
Fiction-
Drama
|
Read, interpret, analyze,
and summarize drama
|
Written and oral responses,
tests, and projects
|
May
|
|
Fiction-
Poetry/Epic Poetry
|
Read, interpret, analyze, and
summarize poetry/epic poetry
|
Written and oral responses,
tests, and projects
|
June
|
Please acknowledge that you
have read and understand the information explained above.
___________________________________ ______________________________________
Student Signature Print
Name
___________________________________ ______________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Print
Name
Academy Park High School
Course Syllabus
English I College Prep
School Attributes
The manner in which we
prepare students at Academy Park High School is informed by four attributes:
(1) Dedicated faculty who will hold themselves to, at minimum, to the same
standards as the students we teach; (2) Positive relationships developed and
nurtured between and among adults and students; (3) A high level of rigor
included in instructional practices via standards aligned and contextually
driven instruction; and (4) Connecting positive relationships with effective
instruction for positive academy RESULTS!
Course Description:
|
Students who choose the
College Prep level course desire to be prepared to pursue a post-high school
education. These students will sharpen their communication skills through
different types of writing exercises, study, discuss and write about
literature, learn about new and different research styles, and correct basic
flaws in their speaking and writing skills. Students in College Prep should be prepared to work at a
high level to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college or in
technical school.
|
Course Competencies/
Learning Objectives
Students who successfully
complete English I CP will be competent in the following areas:
|
·
Students will be able
to write original pieces employing the writing process.
·
Students will be able
to locate, evaluate, and utilize viable sources for research.
·
Students will be able
to conduct and present research both written and orally.
·
Students will be able
to write and speak using proper grammar.
·
Students will be able
to use new vocabulary words correctly, using context clues, knowledge of root
words, and word origins as well as reference sources to decode and understand
new words.
·
Students will be able
to read, understand, and respond to essential content in a variety of
nonfiction and fiction texts and documents.
·
Students will be able
to define and identify literary terms.
·
Students will be able
to explain the format of drama.
·
Students will be able
to explain the format of poetry/epic poetry.
|
Student Evaluation
The grading system for the
English Department at Academy Park High School is as follows:
|
Tests, Projects, &
Major Papers
|
-
|
40%
|
|
Quizzes, Classwork, &
Minor Assignments
|
-
|
30%
|
|
Attendance & Class
Participation
|
-
|
20% (school wide)
|
|
Homework
|
-
|
10% (school wide)
|
The above areas will be used
as the basis for 80% of your grade per semester. The midterm and/or final exam
will constitute the remaining 20% of your grade per semester.
Attendance Policy
Regular
and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience.
Academy Park High School expects students to exercise good judgment regarding
attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring
their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to
attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and
valid emergencies.
Classroom Expectations
1. Students will come to
class on time.
2. Students will complete
all assignments, including homework, by all deadlines.
3. All students will be
silent and respectful while other students read aloud.
4. The teachers and
students will work together for a respectful, safe classroom.
5. Participation in class
discussions will enhance all students’ learning experiences.
6. Students are expected to
have all assigned readings completed; this may require some reading to be
completed outside of the classroom.
Class Requirements
Students will be required to
complete and pass writing assignments, research projects, tests/exams, and homework.
Students will also be required to read outside of class, participate
meaningfully and respectfully in classroom discussions, maintain good
attendance, have a respectful and positive attitude, and come to class ready to
learn!
Plagiarism, Cheating, and
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism is the practice of
copying words, sentences, images, or ideas for use in written or oral
assessments without giving proper credit to the source. Cheating is defined as
the giving or receiving of illegal help on anything that has been determined by
the teacher to be an individual effort. Both are considered serious offenses
and will significantly affect your course grade. Please refer to the Student
Code of Conduct booklet for additional information.
Methodology
A combination of lecture,
class discussion, presentations, videos, cooperative learning, and
problem-based learning will be used in this course. Grades will be determined
by the satisfactory and timely completion of assignments. The grade of each
assignment is based on the prerequisite given for each assignment. Below is an
overview of topic/ units and major assessments/assignments for this course.
Please note dates/timeframes are subject to change and are an estimate.
|
Unit/ Topic
|
Course Activities
|
Assessments/Assignments
|
Month/ Timeframe
|
|
Nonfiction-
The Writing Process
|
Compose original essays
|
Strengths essay
|
September/ October
|
|
Nonfiction-
The Research Process
|
Individual research paper
and presentation
|
Written research paper and
oral presentation
|
November/ December
|
|
Nonfiction-
Grammar
|
Review and practice grammar
skills
|
Daily grammar mini-lesson
and daily homework assignments
|
September/ January
|
|
Nonfiction-
Vocabulary
|
Correctly utilize new
vocabulary, both in context and through weekly vocabulary lists
|
Daily warm-up assignments
and weekly quizzes
|
September/
June
|
|
Fiction-
Short Stories
|
Read, interpret, analyze,
and summarize stories
|
Written and oral responses,
tests, and projects
|
January/ February
|
|
Fiction-
Novels
|
Read, interpret, analyze,
and summarize novels
|
Written and oral responses,
tests, and projects
|
March/
April
|
|
Fiction-
Drama
|
Read, interpret, analyze,
and summarize drama
|
Written and oral responses,
tests, and projects
|
May
|
|
Fiction-
Poetry/Epic Poetry
|
Read, interpret, analyze,
and summarize poetry/epic poetry
|
Written and oral responses,
tests, and projects
|
June
|
Please acknowledge that you
have read and understand the information explained above.
___________________________________ ______________________________________
Student Signature Print
Name
___________________________________ ______________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Print
Name