Suggested Materials

Highlighters Access to a home

computer with internet and a printer

2016 – 2017 Room 225

efegert@basd.net 814.355.4833 x 8225

Responsible.

Missed Work Policy It you are absent from school unexpectedly (due to an illness or family situation), it is your responsibility to obtain

missed work immediately upon your return from school. If you absent on the day a previously-scheduled assignment

is due, your assignment is due upon your return to school; you will not be given an extension unless you ask in

advance.

If you are going to miss a class due to a scheduled absence (field trip, educational trip, etc.), you must obtain your

work or schedule a makeup exam in advance. If you do not, you will not be given the opportunity to make up the

assignment or retake the exam, but will instead take a zero. Additionally, if your scheduled absence will prevent you

from attending class on the day an assignment is due, your work is still expected to be submitted on or before the

original due date. I will always give advanced notice of due dates, so there will never be an excuse for late work.

First Offense: Warning

Second Offense: Meet with me to discuss the issue at hand

Third Offense: Parent phone call/development of a behavior plan

Fourth Offense: Disciplinary referral

Required Materials

Three-ring binder Loose-leaf paper A school-issued

Google account Springboard© Text

(provided)

In this course students will analyze how culture influences the creation and importance of literature. The literature we read will address themes that permeate literature from Early Greece and Rome to modern times. Emphasis will

be placed on the writing process: modes include

narratives, informational papers, and argumentative essays.

Through reading, , listening, and

writing, students will sharpen their awareness of language and their understanding of the writer’s craft; develop critical standards for the independent evaluation of literary works; develop a sense of how style, structure, subject, purpose, and audience are related; and state, organize, and develop ideas in clear and coherent writing style that is adaptable to different writing occasions.

Students in this course will utilize the Springboard© Grade 10

consumable textbook, which will remain in the classroom.

Students can access all Springboard© materials from a home

computer at https://bellefontepa.springboardonline.org or by

uploading the materials onto a personal flash drive from the

teacher’s computer.

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Greetings, and welcome to a new school year at Bellefonte Area High School! I hope you enjoyed your summer and had the opportunity to spend some relaxing time with your family. My name is Elizabeth Fegert and I will be your child’s English teacher this year. As your child’s teacher, I will develop him or her as a reader, writer, speaker, and critical thinker. To do this, we will read classic and contemporary literature; write informative and argumentative essays; engage in discussions and debates; and work together to solve the various challenges your adolescent will encounter in years to come. I believe that it is my job to prepare students for active citizenship, and I look forward to doing so. In return, I expect your child to be prepared to think, question, explore, and learn. This means arriving to class on time; bringing a three-ring binder, text, and writing utensil to class every day; and actively participating in all classroom activities. I expect students to turn in assignments on time, keep up with the reading, and put forth their best effort when completing all papers and projects. To help your child succeed in my class, I will need your help to monitor his or her progress from home. Please create a PowerSchool Log-in and check your child’s account regularly, and contact me immediately with any questions or concerns. Along with this letter I am sending home my syllabus so that you may read and sign the document. The syllabus explains my course content, expectations, grading policy, and required materials. I ask that you review this sheet carefully with your child so that you both know what to expect this year. I would also ask that you review the Student Handbook, as some policies and procedures have changed. I am always available if you have any questions regarding my course or your child’s progress. The best way to reach me is via e-mail at efegert@basd.net, but you can reach me by phone as well; the school phone number is 814-355-4833, and my extension is 8225. I genuinely encourage and welcome all communication throughout the school year. I look forward to communicating with you in the near future and I hope to meet you in person on Back-to-School Night. Sincerely,

Mrs. Elizabeth Fegert High School English Department Chair Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Teacher Tenth Grade English Teacher

Please sign and detach this page, then return to Mrs. F. by: ________________________. *Five bonus points will be awarded to students who follow these instructions.

Student Agreement _______ (initial) I have read Mrs. Fegert’s English 10 syllabus and agree to abide by all expectations set forth. I understand the concept of plagiarism as explained in the BAHS Student Handbook and agree to be a responsible, respectful participant in this course. _______ (initial) I understand that I am responsible for my success in this course. I am responsible for turning in assignments, collecting missed work/scheduling missed exams immediately upon my return from an unexpected absence, and getting my work in advance of a scheduled absence. If I do not follow these procedures, I may not be given the opportunity to make up missed in-class assignments or exams. _______ (initial) I understand that I will be using a Chromebook© computer this year in English 10. I agree to use this tool responsibly and follow the technology policy that is outlined in the district handbook. I understand that any damage done to a computer while in my care could result in consequences from district administration. _______________________________________________ ____________________________ (Signature) (Date)

Parent/Guardian Agreement _______ (initial) I have read Mrs. Fegert’s English 10 syllabus with my student and understand the expectations set forth for this course. _______ (initial) I understand that my student is responsible for his/her success in this course. He/she is responsible for turning in assignments, collecting missed work/scheduling missed exams immediately upon return from an unexpected absence, and getting work in advance of a scheduled absence. I understand that if these procedures are not followed, my child may not be given the opportunity to make up the missed in-class assignments or exams. _______ (initial) I understand that my student will be using a Chromebook© computer this year in English 10. I agree to discuss the importance of using this tool responsibly with my child and I will review the district’s technology policy with him/her. I understand that any damage done to a computer while in my student’s care could result in consequences from district administration. _______________________________________________ ____________________________ (Signature) (Date)