Curriculum English II

English II Syllabus: Objectives and Expectations
Sarasota Military Academy
LTC Kopacz

Write regularly, day in and day out, at whatever times of day you find that you write best. Don’t wait till you feel that you are in the mood. Write, whether you are feeling inclined to write or not.
Arnold Toynbee
Objective: The students will identify literary and social influences from other cultures, utilize skill of literary analysis, refine research skills, develop a more sophisticated vocabulary, improve reading comprehension skills, write formal and informal papers based on literature assignments, present oral reports on specific literature assignments, read a variety of literary genres, improve FCAT, and use technology to produce written work and projects.

Materials
A One-Inch Three-Ring Binder with Pockets with Loose-Leaf Paper to be placed in binder or a 3 subject notebook with perforated edges
Black or blue pen only
Yellow highlighter
Colored markers or pencils
Planner/Handbook for writing homework assignments and important dates
USB drive (not an expensive one)

Primary Texts:
 The Language of Literature, American Literature: McDougal, Littell
 Vocabulary Workshop, Level F: Sadlier-Oxford
Note: All textbooks, workbooks, and Vocabulary Workshop Level F will be collected at the end of the year. Each student is responsible for the assigned text; do not leave in the classroom or you will have to pay for your textbook if it becomes missing.
Supplement Literary Works: The following is a list of supplemental reading that is planned for our English class this year. This list is provided for your information in accordance with School Board Policy 8.209(15)(b). Some supplemental reading may contain mature themes or language.

Sophocles, Antigone White, Once More to the Lake
Benet, By the Waters of Babylon King, Montgomery Boycott
Asimov, Dial v. Digital Chekhov, The Bear
Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Salinger, Catcher in the Rye
Avi, Nothing but the Truth Rose, Twelve Angry Men

Grading
Tests, Projects, Midterm and Final Exam: 40%
Quizzes: 15%
Class work/Homework: 25%
Employability Skills: 20% this includes attendance, punctuality, homework, appropriate dress, attitude
and cooperation, preparedness for class and being on task (as per Sarasota County School Board).

Grading Scale:
90 – 100 A 70 – 79 C 0 – 59 F
80 – 89 B 60 – 69 D
Hall Passes
Students will not be able to leave the room without a hall pass. I encourage students to stay in the classroom so as to not disrupt the learning process. Students may not get out of their seats without my permission, nor leave the room. No bathroom use for the first 30 minutes of class (SMA policy).

Assignments/Homework:
The proper heading is required for full credit on all collected work. The following must appear in the top right corner of your paper:
Line 1: last name, first name
Line 2: class period
Line 3: date assignment due
Work should be in ink and in cursive, unless otherwise authorized by me. Alternatively, work may be typed.

Tests/Quizzes:
Students will take a vocabulary quiz covering approximately one unit that has been provided to them a week in advance. One day prior to testing, students who create review note cards using vocabulary words, definitions, parts of speech and antonyms related to the unit of study and retrieve them to teacher before quiz will be given 4 extra credit points on their quizzes. Vocabulary quizzes are on Tuesday!
With the exception of a few pop quizzes, students will be given several days notice prior to any scheduled test and or quiz. If a student misses a test or quiz due to an excused absence, he/she will be required to make it up on the day of his/her return.

Projects:
Students will be assigned several major projects over the course of the semester. They will be given 2 – 4 weeks advance notice of the project and will be expected to present or turn in the project on the date due. In many cases, a major portion of the student’s grade will be based upon his/her formal presentation in class. Students cannot receive full credit for the assignment/project without presenting before the class when required. The SMA Reading Requirement Project is mandatory each quarter.

Reading Assignments:
Students will also be assigned various novels for reading at home. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain any book assigned in good condition. Books that are damaged or not timely returned must be replaced at the student’s expense.
SMA Quarterly Reading Project is mandatory!

Essays/Written Assignments:
• Essays, position papers, etc., must be in ink or typed, as well as double-spaced, in order to receive credit. Work that does not meet this requirement will not be accepted. While students are encouraged to have parents review their written work for suggestions regarding editing, punctuation, etc., students are responsible for writing their own compositions.
• Plagiarism will result in a call to the parent and referral to the administration as an Honor Code violation. Cutting and pasting material directly from the Web or transcribing verbatim from any source without citation credit is unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly.
• Points will be deducted for errors in grammar, syntax, sentence structure, spelling, etc., on any written assignment, as well as neatness. Specific codes will be noted in the margins of a student’s paper that will indicate the nature of the error(s). It will be the student’s responsibility to identify the precise location of each error in the paragraph and correct it for additional credit.
• Students may check out an English grammar book for use at home throughout the semester. It must be returned at the end of the semester in good condition.
• Students will learn the steps to writing an effective MLA style paper.
MAJOR PROJECTS AND PAPERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON TIME, IF ABSENT STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT EARLY OR EMAIL PAPER DIRECTLY TO ME.

Absences:
Absences will be marked unexcused until and unless student provides a written excuse from a parent/guardian for faculty signature. Written excuses are required, regardless of whether or not the parent called or contacted the school prior to or on the day of a student’s absence.
Students are responsible for ensuring that that they make up missed work and assignments.
• student is responsible for picking up missed
• work should be picked up on the first day of student’s return
• for each day of an excused absence, student will have one day to make up work
• exceptions will only be granted due to extraordinary circumstances
• absence from school the day prior to an exam, test, quiz, etc., will not excuse a student from taking the exam or test if advance notice has been given
• full credit for homework can only be given if the assignment is turned in on the date due (unless delayed by excused absence)
Late work will be accepted for up to five days, with a 10 point deduction for every day it is received late.

ALL MAJOR PROJECTS, SMA QUARTERLY READING PROJECT AND PAPERS ARE DUE ON THE REQUIRED DATE. IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT, ANY ABOVED MENTIONED MUST BE EMAILED TO ME OR DROPPED OFF TO THE SCHOOL IN THE MORNING, AFTER SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED LATE.

Class Room Procedures:
1. Chatting with class mates will be done outside of the classroom
2. When class begins, you will start bell work on your own and not speak to others
3. You should know the bell work because you have an agenda, thus, do not ask the teacher
4. You should not ask to borrow pens or pencils or paper or materials from the teacher
5. There will be no talking in class with classmates, unless so instructed
6. There will no passes to make phone calls, go to the bathroom or get a drink
7. If there is a clerical matter you need to ask me about, ask before class begins or after class or e-mail me.
8. Papers and assignment must be submitted on their due dates. Due dates have been given in advance on the
agenda. You will have individual dates and assignments for those works. Any assignment turned in one
day late will be reduced by one letter grade for each day beyond the due date.
9. For teacher conferences, call the school or e-mail

Parents and Students: Please understand that the Class Room Procedures outlined above are for the good of the class. When one child chooses to disrupt the class by talking out of turn or other disruptive behavior, that child impedes the development and learning of the other students. My goal for your children and my students is SUCCESS and RESPONSIBILITY. I expect a lot from my students in a society that expects almost nothing from high school students. I know that without good writing and reading skills, my students’ success in their future will be hindered. In these tough economic times, we know that being employable and having a good education can mean getting a job over the next person. I HOPE that parent participation in understanding my rules will eliminate any disciplinary action. A good learning environment will create success. These policies also promote personal responsibility, which also creates success.

A successful student in English II…
is honest
shows respect
attends class every day on time and prepared
participates fully and is cooperative in class
follows all Sarasota Military Academy rules

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I, _____________________________, HAVE THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE EXPECTATIONS SET FORTH BY LTC KOPACZ FOR SUCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ENGLISH II. MY PARENTS ALSO READ AND UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPTED THE TERMS SET FORTH. FURTHERMORE, THE PARENT PERMISSION TO VIEW PG, PG-13 RATED MATERIAL HAS ALSO BEEN SIGNED AND DATED.
WE UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A CLASS AGENDA AND JOURNAL WRITING ASSIGNMENTS ON THE SMA WEBSITE AND WE HAVE PRINTED OUT THE SAME.

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Student Signature and Printed Name and date

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Parent or Guardian Signature and Printed Name and date

Information:

Parent Contact Numbers: __________________ _____________________

Email Addresses: _________________________ _________________________________

Any information: _______________________________________

SIGNED EXPECTATIONS AND VIDEO PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE TUESDAY.
ALL SUPPLIES DUE MONDAY.
BOTH THE SIGNATURES AND SUPPLIES WILL BE CONSIDERED EMPLOYABLITITY GRADES.