English

III - Health Science Academy - Course Objectives and Syllabus

Teacher: Amanda Richey

Room: 171

Email: amanda.richey@cmcss.net

Phone Number: EXT. 1171

Website: richeyenglish3.weebly.com

Welcome to English III for the Health Science Academy. I look forward to getting to know you and working with you this year. Please
review the class expectations and class policies carefully so that you begin the year on solid footing. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact me. With a positive attitude and hard work, you will have a successful junior year.

Class Expectations
1.

Be on time for class.

Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings, or you will be considered tardy.
3rd tardy per semester is a referral as per Student Handbook.
DO NOT disrupt class or draw attention to yourself if you are tardy to class.

2. Come to class prepared.
You are responsible for having the materials you need for class when class begins.
You will use pencils/pens and paper every day.
You may not go to your locker to get your materials once class has started.
You may not disrupt class to borrow materials from another student.

3. Pay attention.
Active engagement and learning is expected.
Participate in all classroom activities.
The following behaviors will not be tolerated:
v Sleeping in class
v Checking your cell phone or texting -- No electronic devices: 1st incident is confiscation of the
device and a disciplinary referral (no warnings).
v Working on assignments for another class

4. Be respectful.
Maintain a professional tone at all times.
The following behaviors are disrespectful and unacceptable:

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*The behaviors listed above have been agreed upon by the class.

Class Policies

1.

Supplies
Binder 1 1
Binder dividers
Post-it Notes: 1 x 2 and 3 x 3
Notebook paper
Blue/black ink pens

Grading
Semester I Grade:

1st Nine Weeks Grade





2nd Nine Weeks Grade

40%
40%

2.

Semester Exam

20%

Semester II Grade

3rd Nine Weeks Grade

40%

4th Nine Weeks Grade

40%

Semester Exam

20%

rd

th

Note: If you earn an A (93%) or higher for both the 3 and 4 9 weeks, you will be exempt from the second semester
exam, in which case each nine weeks grades will constitute 50% of your semester average.

3.

Your work will be graded on quality and proficiency. Very few completion grades will be given.

Make up Work
You alone are responsible for obtaining and making up the work that you missed.
See the missing assignment folders before or after school to receive any missing assignments and/or notes.
You will have one week from the date of your absence to complete all missing graded assignments. A zero will
be entered into Powerschool until you make up your work and will remain in Powerschool if you do not make up
the work within the allowed time frame.

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5.

Late work
No late work will be accepted.
You will receive a grade of zero in Powerschool if you are present and do not turn in the assignment.
The student or parent should communicate with me regarding any circumstances that might have prevented them
from completing a specific assignment.

Restroom Use
If you have a restroom emergency, please discreetly ask for permission.
You may NOT use the restroom the first five minutes of class or the last five minutes of class.

6.

After-school Tutoring
Junior level English teachers will rotate after school tutoring every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2:303:30. You are welcome to stay any time.
Please complete and submit a Request Form in advance (no walk-ins, please).
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I have read and understand the classroom expectations for English III.

Students Name: ____________________________________________________ Period: _______


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TENNESSEE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

English III Syllabus
2016-2017

Academic standards, chosen by the Tennessee State Board of Education, provide a common set of
expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of a specific grade or course. Local
school districts determine the order in which these state-mandated standards are addressed in their schools.
For a breakdown of standard pacing and course objectives for English III students in the Clarksville
Montgomery County School System, please visit the Curriculum Navigator on the CMCSS homepage found at:
http://curriculum.cmcss.net/public/index.aspx

It is the policy of the Clarksville Montgomery County School System to follow the dictates of state statues in
the selection and use of all instructional materials. Parents or legal guardians may request to review any
instructional materials used in the classroom of the parent or legal guardians child following the guideline set
forth in Instructional Policy INS-A073 found at:
http://www.cmcss.net/departments/instruction/departmentforms.aspx

The chart below outlines the units of study for English III and possible major assignments or field trips that
could be used to enhance student learning or solidify mastery of standards in each unit. This chart is not
inclusive of every assignment for English III, as additional or different assignments may be created based on
the needs of students. Specific details for major assignments will be shared with students and parents or legal
guardians as the standards related to the assignments are addressed in class.

Unit

Topic

Beginning Literacy Standards

Developing Literacy Standards

Mastery of Literacy Standards

Extension of Literacy Standards

Major Assignments in Each Unit

Extended text
Literary and informational texts
Routine writing
Research connections
Extended writing tasks