Mrs. Wyglendowski

English 1

2007-2008 Syllabus

Contacts                     

                Mrs. Wy                                                Miss Andolino                          

Website

Most assignments, Mrs. Wy’s schedule, these policies, and plans for each week are posted at:

www.nhvweb.net/vhs/english/lwyglendowski

Preparation

Please bring the following to class every day:

·         Three-ring binder

·         Notebook or loose-leaf paper

·         A bound journal which will stay in the classroom

·         Writing utensils

·         Current unit materials (books, assignments)

·         Vocabulary book

Grading

Tests 50-200 pts

Projects 100-200 pts

Quizzes 10-50 pts

Homework 5-50 pts

Classwork 20-50 pts

Participation-up to 20% of the MP grade (attitude, behavior, preparedness, effort, etc)

Midterm and Final Exams are separate from marking period grades

Make-Up Work

When absent it is the student’s responsibility to get the work from the teacher

All make-up work must be done after school (2:30-3:10 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

After one week an “absent” mark becomes a “0” grade if not made up

Late Assignments

A late homework assignment loses ½ credit per day

A late essay loses 10 points per day

Essays will not be accepted beyond three days past the due date

A late project loses 20 points per day

Projects will not be accepted past two days late

Tardiness and Absence

Tardy=entering the room after the bell rings

Three tardy arrivals result in one absence

Twelve unexcused absences result in loss of credit for the course

Dress and Behavior

Respect those around you, yourself, and school property

Any inappropriate behavior will result in consequences

Students failing to dress appropriately will be asked to change, no hats or hoods allowed

Subsequent failures will result in detention and an essay assignment

Electronic Devices

Any inappropriate electronic device found/heard/used will be confiscated and given to the Disciplinarian