Language Arts 11
Teacher: Laura Lundebrek Room: 254
Email: [email protected] Phone: 320.252.2231 Ext. 3254
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course includes reading literature and magazine and info. articles, completing real-world writings and projects, as well as learning communication skills for college or careers.
TEXTBOOK:
We will be using Scholastic's Expert 21 Course III Volume 1 as our textbook. Each student will receive the text but will leave in the classroom.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Consistent attendance to class is extremely important to the success of the student. Students are expected to attend all classes every day, on time. A student is considered truant if they are over 10 minutes to class. After one truant a teacher-student conference will be held. If a student is truant 2 times a parent conference will take place. A discipline referral to the assistant principal will be done after three truancies. Student tardy, for any reason, more than 5 times a semester will be referred to the SAO.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
Be Responsible
*Bring all supplies to class: Folder to leave in classroom, pencil/pen.
*Complete all assignments on time.
*Use a student planner.
*Check your grade and attendance on skyward.
Be Respectful
*Be positive about yourself and others.
*Cell phones, Ipods, and other electronic devices are not allowed to be used in the classroom. See Tech High School student handbook for more information.
*When bell rings for end of class you should wait until teacher releases you.
Have Pride
*Clean up after yourself before leaving the classroom
*Strive to do your best in the classroom, completing homework and taking tests.
GRADING:
. Grading will be based upon daily work, assignments, and quizzes for each unit.
· Extra Credit: Extra credit will be offered throughout the school year.
· 5 extra credit points for bringing in a box of Kleenex or hand sanitizer.
Your grade is based on the total points from all your work. The following is the grading scale based on the percentage of the total points possible.
TEST TAKING TIPS:
· Read all parts of a question and the answer choices carefully before you choose an answer.
· Cross out obvious wrong answers.
· Skip any items you don’t know, lightly mark the item you skipped, and come back to it later.
· If you are unsure of an answer, go with your first choice.
· Notice how words are emphasized (i.e. Underlined, Bolded, Italicized, or CAPITALIZED).
· Fill in the ovals on the answer sheet completely.
· Erase carefully and completely.
· Answer EVERY question.
· Review your answers.
· If time permits, go back over the test as though it’s your first time (with a “new set of eyes”). You’ll be surprised by the mistakes you might find.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 320.252.2231 Ext. 3254
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course includes reading literature and magazine and info. articles, completing real-world writings and projects, as well as learning communication skills for college or careers.
TEXTBOOK:
We will be using Scholastic's Expert 21 Course III Volume 1 as our textbook. Each student will receive the text but will leave in the classroom.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Consistent attendance to class is extremely important to the success of the student. Students are expected to attend all classes every day, on time. A student is considered truant if they are over 10 minutes to class. After one truant a teacher-student conference will be held. If a student is truant 2 times a parent conference will take place. A discipline referral to the assistant principal will be done after three truancies. Student tardy, for any reason, more than 5 times a semester will be referred to the SAO.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
Be Responsible
*Bring all supplies to class: Folder to leave in classroom, pencil/pen.
*Complete all assignments on time.
*Use a student planner.
*Check your grade and attendance on skyward.
Be Respectful
*Be positive about yourself and others.
*Cell phones, Ipods, and other electronic devices are not allowed to be used in the classroom. See Tech High School student handbook for more information.
*When bell rings for end of class you should wait until teacher releases you.
Have Pride
*Clean up after yourself before leaving the classroom
*Strive to do your best in the classroom, completing homework and taking tests.
GRADING:
. Grading will be based upon daily work, assignments, and quizzes for each unit.
· Extra Credit: Extra credit will be offered throughout the school year.
· 5 extra credit points for bringing in a box of Kleenex or hand sanitizer.
Your grade is based on the total points from all your work. The following is the grading scale based on the percentage of the total points possible.
TEST TAKING TIPS:
· Read all parts of a question and the answer choices carefully before you choose an answer.
· Cross out obvious wrong answers.
· Skip any items you don’t know, lightly mark the item you skipped, and come back to it later.
· If you are unsure of an answer, go with your first choice.
· Notice how words are emphasized (i.e. Underlined, Bolded, Italicized, or CAPITALIZED).
· Fill in the ovals on the answer sheet completely.
· Erase carefully and completely.
· Answer EVERY question.
· Review your answers.
· If time permits, go back over the test as though it’s your first time (with a “new set of eyes”). You’ll be surprised by the mistakes you might find.