English Language Arts 10A — Disclosure Statement

Ms. Christine Yee — christine.yee@canyonsdistrict.org, Room 220, canyons.instructure.com, 801-826-5938

This course focuses on the Utah core standards for reading, writing, language, and speaking and listening. We will read and
analyze British literature as well as write argument and informative essays, narratives and poetry. All students will create
eportfolios to highlight their work over the trimester.

Expectations
• Arrive on time and prepared.
• Respect people, their time, and their property.
• Turn in work when it is due. Computer problems are not an excuse for
late work.
• Participate in class activities.
• Be original in your work.

Student materials
You will need a notebook, writing utensil and a reading book. I will accept most work though Canvas only. Your login at
canyons.instructure.com is the same as your school login: the first letter of your first name followed by the first three letters of
your last name and the last four numbers of your student ID. Your password is your student number.

Assignments
SKYWARD: I will update Skyward at least once a week but may need up to two weeks to assess longer writing pieces.
You may redo any writing piece for a better grade as long as the original was turned in on time. Because it is difficult to redo an
old assignment and keep up with new work, make sure the outcome is worth your time.
LATE WORK: Assignments must be turned within 5 days of the due date to receive half credit. I will NOT accept late
essays. But worry not. I will assign the major writing assignments two weeks before they are due, and we will work on them in
class.
SUMMER READING: Upload your journal (100 points) to Canvas on Sept. 5 before midnight. I will administer the
multiple choice test (50 points) on Sept. 5. Check out bhs.canyonsdistrict.org for the reading list.
MARKED BOOK: We will read and annotate Macbeth this trimester. Each student will need a fresh copy to mark. You
can buy a book from the school for $4.50 or purchase your own.
OUTSIDE READING: Pick one novel more than 200 pages long at your reading level that does not have a film made for
it. After reading the novel, you may create a book trailer, video book review, or written book review. Follow the instructions on
canyons.instructure.com to submit the 100-point assignment by midterm.
THIS FORM IS YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT. Take this home and talk it over with your parent or guardian before you
have it signed. This is worth an easy 10 points if you turn it in by _________________.
Extra credit
• Learn the Brighton Fight Song and perform it for the class (50 points).
• Perform a service to the class (25 points each, 2 max).
• Attend one of the performing arts concerts this trimester and write a review on the event (50 points).
Grading
A 100%-94% B 86%-84% C 76%-74% D 66%-64%
A- 93%-90% B- 83%-80% C- 73%-70% D- 63%-60%
B+ 89%-87% C+ 79%-77% D+ 69%-67% F 59%-0

Attendance
We will do most of the hard work in class, so it is important for you to be here on time every day. Please refer to Brighton High’s
attendance policy. If you are absent:
• Check the class page on Canvas at canyons.instructure.com.
• Students with an excused absence are permitted to make up missed assignments for full credit, but that work must be
turned in within three school days.
• Students with an excused absence may make up a test within five school days.

Behavior
When you behave well, you will earn:
• Digital time / free time at the end of class.
• Extra time to complete assignments.
• The choice to sit where you want after the first three
weeks of class.
When you behave poorly, you will earn:
• Loss of participation points that will require time spent at
lunch or after school to earn back.
• Seat change
• A call home or meeting with an administrator.

SERIOUS CLAUSE: I reserve the right to immediately send students to an administrator if they abuse and/or verbally or
physically threaten another person.

Films

These films may be shown in class: A Performance of Macbeth (1979), rated for TV; and Lord of the Flies (1963), rated PG.
Please let me know in advance if you object to these films, so I can provide you an alternate assignment.

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Please return this portion to Ms. Yee. The signatures indicate that you have carefully read the disclosure, are aware of the course
procedures and policies, and understand the consequences. This also gives permission for students to watch the films listed above.

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Student name Student signature

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Parent/Guardian name Parent/Guardian signature

 Check box to acknowledge that Ms. Yee will NOT accept major writing assignments after the due date.

Parent/Guardian’s best contact information:

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