Mrs.
Carcelli: Language Arts Lab 2
This
course has been designed to help students find more success in reading and
writing skills. LAL 2 is taught by an
English teacher; however, we will also look at texts that cross the curriculum
into the disciplines of science and social studies. Ultimately, our goal is to prepare all
students for success on both the OGT (Ohio Graduation Test) and new PARCC
(Partnership for Assessment and Readiness for College and Careers). While it will be in addition to your regular English
class, it will not be repetitive. We
will certainly help build your confidence with what you are working on in
English class, but we will also branch
out with new texts, videos, games, and collaborative experiences to make you a
stronger student and learner overall.
The use of technology
will be an integral component to this course.
You will submit drafts of papers through GoogleDocs for review, we will
employ a class blog for discussion and discovery purposes, and I will use
Twitter for reminders, announcements, and the occasional deep thought. If this technology aspect will be difficult
for you due to lack of access, please let me know ASAP so that we can pursue
other avenues.
TYPES OF BASIC ASSIGNMENTS TO EXPECT:
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MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS:
SUPPLIES NEED 1.5” 3-ring binder |
GRADING
PROCEDURES:
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All grades are based on a point
system. At the end of the grading
period, all points will be added together and then divided by the total
possible to obtain a percentage.
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The grading percentages will be:
§ A 90-100%
§ B 80-89%
§ C 70-79%
§ D 60-69%
§ F 59% or below
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I will round a .5 up to the higher
percentage. A .4 always results in the
lower grade.
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Be aware of your grade at all times and
take advantage of any extra credit offered.
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If you do not access Progress Book
often, record all grades on the Grade Log that I provide. Knowledge of your grade is your
responsibility. Do not ask me to check
it unless there is a discrepancy about which you are concerned.
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All homework assignments are to be
handed in on the day that they are due.
Failure to do so will result in an automatic loss of 50% of the total
possible points for that assignment. No
assignment will be accepted for points after that.
GRACE
DAY
-Every major paper/assignment will have a designated due date; however, each
will be accepted 1 day after that without penalty as long as they are submitted
by the beginning of that particular class period. Any major assignment submitted after that
will result in a loss of 25% of the total.
These 2 days are non-negotiable.
Unless a parent calls on the grace day with a serious, verified
illness/situation, papers or major assignments must find their way to my room
regardless of whether the student is in attendance or not. Papers
or projects not submitted within 5 school days after the grace day will receive
a zero. This policy makes students more
accountable and compensates those who truly want to be rewarded for their hard
work.
EXTRA CREDIT: No additional extra credit assignments will be presented at the end of the nine weeks. However, you will receive bonus opportunities on quizzes, tests, and papers to boost your grade.
ABSENCES
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All class work is to be made up within
the same number of days that the student was absent. Each student is responsible for obtaining
notes and information from the days missed.
Upon return, always check your classroom bin, marked by period, to see
if there are any handouts with your name on them.
SKIPPING
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Skipping a class results in zeros for
all work done in class that day or all work that was due that day.
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Two instances of skipping result in
removal from this class with an F for the year.
CLASS
POLICIES
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Each student is required to come to
class with all materials for that day.
You will not be permitted out of the room for forgotten work, books,
etc.
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Restroom and clinic privileges are to be
used in emergency situations only.
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Students must remain seated until the
bell rings. DO NOT line up at the door.
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All purses, other coursework, and books
must be off of your desk during instruction time. If other subjects are out
during my instruction time, you will lose all paperwork involved.
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Expect me to write you up for dress code
violations.
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Respect
for the instructor as well as all students is expected. Nothing less will be tolerated.
BYOD
POLICY
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You must adhere to the school BYOD
policy.
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The key to this policy, however, is that
your device is used ONLY when I say
it can be. Too often, when quality learning could take place, students choose
to post on social media, text, or simply distract themselves with mindless internet
browsing. If we are not using devices for classroom purposes, phones will not
be out.
If you choose to ignore this policy, I will confiscate the phone and
principal intervention will be in order….regardless of day of the week or time
of day.
CONTACTING
MRS. CARCELLI
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Questions (parental or student) and/or
documents may be sent directly to me at the following email addresses.
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There will be no excuse for missing
work. If all else fails, email me your
final documents as an attachment. Save
all work as rich text format (rtf) to ensure conversion…OR send it through
GoogleDocs.
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On nights before due dates, if you need
me for any reason, do not attempt contact any later than 9pm; I will not get
your email.
· BLOG:
Language Arts Lab 2
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fhslal2.blogspot.com (graffiti)
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Twitter: @HCpoe25
