Welcome to 11TH Grade English CP!

Ms. Carley
2017/2018

Teacher: Kathleen Carley

E-mail: kcarley@natomasunified.org
Phone number: (916)-567-5640 ext. 6617
Room number: A201

First and foremost, I would like to welcome you to the 2017/2018 school year. I look
forward to getting to know you all and I am confident that this will be a great school year
together.

Course Description
Hello, welcome to 11th grade College Prep English! This course will cover a survey of
American literature and informational texts from early colonial times to the 21st century.
Additionally, we will be covering the 11th grade Common Core Standards including a
variety of speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. More specifically, this class will
focus on close reading, analyzing texts, developing rhetorical skills, citing and evaluating
credible sources, and strengthening writing.

11th Grade is an important year for students. This year, ALL 11th grade students will take
the ACT and CAASPP tests. Throughout the year, we will be working together to prepare
for these two impactful assessments.

Year at a Glance
The following is an overview of the major writing assessments for the school year.

August-September October-December January-February March-May

We the People The Individual Modern Times Seeking Romance

Informative/ Literary Analysis Argumentative Writing Narrative Essay

Explanatory Writing (Argumentative Essay)

Classroom Expectations
In order to produce a safe and productive learning environment, it is important that
students come prepared to learn every day. In order to foster this positive academic
environment that is student-centered, I expect the following from all students:
1. Be prepared and ready to work when the bell rings.
2. Listen respectfully to others: avoid side conversations or unkind remarks.
3. Follow ALL school policies set forth in the school handbook.
4. Cell phones or other devices must never be a distraction from class and must be
used respectfully and responsibly.
5. Cheating or plagiarism will result in zero credit for the applicable assignment.
 6. Keep our classroom clean by picking up after yourself. No food or drink besides
water. If you are seen leaving trash, gum, anything in my classroom, you will
serve after school detention with me.
If students do not follow these classroom expectations, students will receive (1) a
warning, (2) a phone call home, (3) 30-minute after school detention, and (4) a referral
to Admin. If behavior is not resolved immediately in class, you will be sent to the office.

Academic Honesty:
Students must follow the academic honesty policy of the district. I do not tolerate any
cheating or plagiarism whatsoever in my class. Any instance of cheating or plagiarism
will result in a 0 and a note that says you cheated in the gradebook. Please attempt all
assignments and learn from them. Take pride in your work, do not share answers, and do
not feel tempted to copy others answers. Learning and growth happens when you try
struggle, and sometimes fail, take this route and you will be reward. Chances are, you
will earn a much better grade if you take his approach rather than cheat. I WILL
KNOW IF YOU CHEATED. DO NOT DO IT. THANK YOU! :)

Daily Mandatory Materials:

Every student must come to class prepared with a pen or pencil, current textbook, and
notebook paper. Students must have a section of his or her notebook/binder specifically
for English 11.

Grading Percentages
40% Formative Assessments (classwork/homework, informal writing assignments,
participation, silent reading, informal class presentations, class discussions)
60% Summative Assessments (tests, formal writing assignments (essays), projects,
formal presentations)

Late Work Policy

If a student misses an assignment, they have an opportunity to turn it in up to two days
late with a 10% reduction to the score.

Absences
Students with excused absences may turn in work that was due while they were gone as
many days late as they were absent. Students must contact me by e-mail to get missing
work.
If students have questions about what was assigned in their absence, they may consult
another dependable student or ask me before or after school or via email.

Cell Phone Policy

In order to be college and career ready, students must be capable of realizing when to
utilize technology and when to put devices away. Technology must be ONLY used in an
academic, respectful, and responsible manner. I understand that devices, such as
smartphones, iPads, laptops, etc., are valuable tools in the classroom, but they are a huge
distraction. If I see that technology is affecting your grade in the class, you will receive
(1) a warning, (2) a phone call home, and (3) a behavior referral to Admin. If the problem
is not solved immediately in class (defiance) you will be sent to the office.
Syllabus Agreement Form

By signing this form, I agree to all expectation laid out in the syllabus.

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Student Signature Date

Parents/Guardian Information

Hello parents/guardians of English 11 CP students! I look forward to this year with

your students. If you ever need to communicate with me, the best way is through
email kcarley@natomasunified.org and Infinite Campus. I will update our class
website carleyinderkum.weebly.com regularly with projects and assignments we
are working on. I also invite you to join our class Remind account by texting
@2dek2g to 81010. I hope you all can make it to Back to School night on August
30th!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
me.

I have read and understand the requirements of my student in English 11 CP this

2017/2018 school year.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date