Syllabus


 * Language Arts 9**
 * College Preparatory Credit: 1.0**
 * Mrs. Del Giorno**
 * Wiki Page:** http://english9-cp.wikispaces.com/
 * Email: tdelgiorno@umtsd.org**

This course introduces an intensive process-driven writing program, which teaches the student to vary sentence structure and to combine sentences into coherent paragraphs. This course also initiates a four-year vocabulary program designed for the student who may pursue educational opportunities beyond high school. The reading of selected short stories, poems, and essays, as well as novels and full-length plays, one of which is Shakespearean, is required. An oral presentation is required.

Required Materials:
 * Vocabulary Workshop Level D (available via UMHS for $10)
 * One notebook for Writer’s Notebook (must be able to submit notebook periodically)

=﻿Classroom Guidelines:= -Point value system HW/10pts Tests/100pts Literature quizzes/10-20pts Major papers/100pts Voc. Quizzes/50pts Prewrites/20pts Rough drafts/25pts *points vary for research paper Writing journal/20pts -**Major assignments suffer a 10 point deduction for each day late**
 * __ Grading: __**

-All tests and quizzes must be made-up within three days of student’s return to school. -All assignments due on day of absence are due on day of return. -It is the responsibility of the absentee to schedule a time to make-up test and quizzes and to show teacher missed work for credit. -It is the responsibility of the absentee to inquire about missed assignments and class work.
 * __ Absentees __**** : **

-Be to class on time -Come in, sit down and prepare for work -Raise your hand and wait to be called upon before you speak, during discussions or work time -Remain on task for entire period -Follow directions the first time -Be respectful to teacher and classmates -Remain attentive -No put downs
 * __ Expectations __**** : **

-Positive recognition (classmates, -1st offense - warning teacher, supervisor, administrators) -2nd offense - 15min detention -Note or phone call home -3rd offense - 30min detention -Personal achievement in strengthening -Removal from classroom activity academic and social skills -Note or phone call home -Leader position for classroom activities -Referral to disciplinary (repeated -Pushed up for a seesaw grade offense, disrespect) -Raffle ticket reward *Note***: each offense of tardiness results in a 15 minute detention**
 * __ Positive Consequences: __**** __Negative Consequences:__ **