HEREFORD HIGH SCHOOL

English III

Mrs. Sims   Room 406

                                                                                                                       

Course Objective:  The main objective of the English III curriculum is to cultivate high level academic skills and independent study habits necessary for success on the TAKS test in the spring. Students must pass the TAKS test to receive a high school diploma. Students will read, analyze, and evaluate selections from varied genres of literature and practice becoming focused, articulate writers.  The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and Texas Assessment of Knowledge of Skills Test (TAKS) are foundations of this course.

Course Content: 

 

Course Evaluation:  Each student is expected to prepare for class by completing all assigned work and outside reading.  NO LATE WORK will be accepted for full credit.  The test and daily averages will determine the 6-week average.

 

6-WEEKS AVERAGE                                                    SEMESTER AVERAGE

Test Average =    60%                                                   Six Weeks =       25%                                                                                                                                        Six Weeks =       25%

Daily Average =   40%                                                   Six Weeks =       25%

                                                                                    Semester Test = 25%

                                                                                               

The Student Handbook contains the district policy on make-up work, exemptions, and absences due to extracurricular activities.  Students MUST turn in assignments for days missed due to school trips within the time specified in the handbook. 

 

Expectations and Guidelines:   

1.                   Academic dishonesty (copying, cheating, and plagiarism, for example) is not tolerated.   See HISD Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty.

2.                   All students must follow HISD discipline policy, dress code, administrative directives, and classroom rules.

3.                   Students are responsible for books and novels used in class and must pay for damage and lost books.  Each English paperback costs $15 to replace.

 Classroom Rules:                                                 

                                    1.  The teacher is in charge.                                                                                                                   

                                     2.   Respect is required.

                                    3.  No food, gum, or drinks are allowed in class.

4.  Students must stay in the classroom the full 50 minutes of class.  Passing periods are the time to gather supplies and take care of personal business.

6. Students must bring supplies to class, follow the teacher’s directions, and complete all assigned work.

8.  NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED for full credit.  The student may arrange tutorial time to receive extra help.

 

Consequences:  Teacher consequences might include one or more of the following:  morning detention, loss of privileges, essay writing, adjustment of seating, conference with student, teacher/parent conference, referral to principal’s office, or other consequence necessary to restore a proper learning environment.  Inappropriate behavior is documented.   The Student Handbook lists district discipline policies.

 

Supply List:   Blue or black pens (all writing must be done in blue or black ink), wide-ruled white notebook paper (NO SPIRAL EDGES), a notebook, and dividers. 

 

You are in for a terrific learning experience.

 

 

 

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