ROOM 313

EMAIL: martins1@duvalschools.org MRS. MARTIN

PHONE: 904-538-5102 ext. 1313
WEBSITE: www.ela313.weebly.com ENGLISH 1 SYLLABUS (UPDATED)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will follow the English 1 core curriculum set by DCPS in the 2017-2018 Curriculum Guide. This guide
directs student growth and performance aligned with each of the Language Arts Standards for Florida. In
following this schedule, our goal as English/Writing instructors, is to teach, analyze, emphasize,and discuss
reading and writing skills, which will later enable students to become more motivated, confident, and
successful in literacy altogether.

COURSE TEXTS
During English 1, we will read selections from our Collections textbook, along with Homer’s The Odyssey,
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men, and Ishmael Beah’s A Long Way Gone. These texts
will be supplemented by appropriate and relevant poems, art, articles, essays to enhance student learning.

GRADING POLICY GRADING BREAKDOWN

This class follows the standard DCPS grading policy. 40% = CLASSWORK
Students are responsible for completing, turning in, 25% = TESTS/ESSAYS
and storing all assignments in their binders. Any 20% = QUIZZES/PROJECTS
teacher input errors must be verified by student’s 15% = HOMEWORK
graded copy of assignment.

REQUIRED MATERIALS MAKE-UP/LATE WORK

Each day, students should be prepared with the
following items:
- English 1 Binder with appropriate dividers
- Three-Hole Punched College Ruled Paper
- Pen (Black/Blue) or Pencil
Missed class? Make-up work is reserved for students
who have an EXCUSED ABSENCE. If you miss a day of
class, you must retrieve your missed work from the
absent work bin. You will have one week to complete
any absent work.

Optional Items: Missed a deadline? All late work is accepted up to one

- Student dictionary week after the due date with one letter grade deducted
- Independent Reading Book for each class period it’s late.

EXPECTATIONS (RULES) CONSEQUENCES

1. Come prepared to learn everyday. All expectations (actions) will have either positive or
2. Follow directions the first time given. negative consequences.
3. Fully engage in every activity.
Positive Consequences: Negative Consequences:
4. Respect all people, time, and space within this Positive Phone Call 1. Verbal Warning
classroom. Dojo Points ($$$) 2. Seat Change / Check-in
5. Continuously strive for greatness! Fridge Recognition 3. Reflection Desk
Lunch Bunch Invite 4. Phone Call Home
Student Spotlight 5. Referral to Dean

ACADEMIC HONESTY TUTORING

Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. This Tutoring will be offered weekly on Thursday for
policy is in accordance with ACHS policy and will be students needing additional assistance. Additional
strictly enforced. OWN AND PROTECT YOUR WORK! tutoring may be offered if requested by students.

I have read and understand the outlined expectations in the updated English 1 Syllabus.
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