Mr. Rust. Welcome. Welcome to GPCI and to our English/Language Arts ... Daily
grades will be made up of quizzes, daily work, writing journals and reading logs.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Pre-AP English/Language Arts Syllabus Mr. Rust Welcome Welcome to GPCI and to our English/Language Arts class! It is my pleasure to have the opportunity to work with you this year. We will dive into works of literature where we will explore character traits, plot twists and turns, and the different themes and messages authors want us to know. We will also work together to improve your writing skills and begin to develop a well formed thesis and what it takes to support that thesis. I have high expectations and will challenge you with class activities and assignments. It will be hard work, but I will be there to help guide you through it all. Contact Information Classroom: 718 Email:
[email protected] Conference: 2nd Period 9:30-11:00 Mondays and Wednesday (Please email for an appointment) Required Supplies AVID Binder (for class notes) Paper Pen and Pencil School Computer Headphones (recommended) Classroom Supplies I will provide some supplies for class use. Each group has a basket of supplies that they will need for the day. Please make sure that all supplies are placed back into the basket at the end of class for the next group. If we run out of supplies, they might not be replaced. Grades Grades will follow the district grading policy. Daily assignments will make up 40% of the final average and Major Grades will make up 60% of the final average. Daily grades will be made up of quizzes, daily work, writing journals and reading logs. Homework could be assigned and daily assignments not finished in class can be completed for homework. Major Grades will comprise of Tests, and Projects
Late work and Extra Credit: I DO NOT accept late work. At the end of the 9 weeks, I will drop the two lowest daily grades. Extra Credit will be in the form of a “book talk”. One “book talk” can be turned in each 9 weeks and will be due one week before the end of the grading period to replace a major test grade. See Mr. Rust for the assignment details. Make-up work: If you are absent, make up work will be due according to the district make up policy and can be picked up in the folders at the front of the classroom. Students in ISS must turn in daily assignments on time and work will be eligible for make-up. Tutoring If a student is still needing extra help outside of our school scheduled tutoring, please contact me to set up an appointment. Curriculum: We will be using pieces from different approved curriculums such as Springboard, CSCOPE, Learning Odyssey, and Discovery Learning. Unit 1: Exploring Literary Texts Unit 2: Poetry and Drama Unit 3: Informational Text Unit 4: Connecting Genres Unit 5: Academic Research Class Rules Be prepared to work every day. o Class will begin as soon as the bell rings. There will be a short bell ringer usually due the first 5 minutes of class. Extra time will not be allowed for tardies. o I expect each student to have all supplies needed for the day. Do not count on there being pens and paper available. Electronic Devices are only to be used at specific times. o If used in class, phones, mp3 players, and other devises will be collected and given back at the end of the day. If taken a second time, the devise will only be released to a parent or guardian. Class will be dismissed by Mr. Rust and not the bell. Treat each other and the classroom with respect. o In our class we will work in groups. Please treat others the way you wish to be treated. o During discussions, one person can speak at a time. If it is your time to speak, you will be given the light bulb. o Please replace all supplies in their correct place at the end of class.
o The classroom is yours as much as mine. Graffiti and damage will not be tolerated. Have no fear in class. o Do not be afraid to ask questions. We are here to learn and you are not expected to know everything. No Excuses o We are all adults and responsible for yourself. Take ownership of your actions. Discipline: We will follow the GPCI and GPISD Discipline Plan.
