Mrs. Vanessa VanDerHoof
English 10 & 11 Syllabus
Grading Breakdown -
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Homework/Classwork→ 5%
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Ex: Readings, guided reading questions, vocabulary,
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Small assignments→ 40%
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Ex: Classwork, reading check quizzes, small writing assignments, Do Nows
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Large assignments→ 40%
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Ex: Projects, tests, large process writing assignments
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Quarterly exams→ 15%
Makeup Work
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If you are absent for any reason, it is your responsibility to make up the work that you miss. You are always welcome to reach out (either in person or through email) if you have questions about this work.
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. If you miss a major assignment or large assessment please discuss with me, as you will be provided opportunities to complete these during class time or another agreed upon time. (ie afterschool, before school)
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You will have a limited amount of time to make up the assignments that you miss (this includes tests and quizzes)
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If you fail to make up assignments in a reasonable amount of time, you will receive a 0
Electronic Device Policy
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Electronic devices that are not your computer (ex: cell phones or gaming systems) should not be used during class
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If you are seen using an electronic device other than your computer:
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1st use → Warning is given and you will be asked to put device away
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2nd use → Referral will be written and sent to administration for failure to follow teacher’s direction
Late Policy
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You will be marked late to class if you are not present in the classroom at the start of the period
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For every five lates to class, a referral will be submitted to administration
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5 lates → 2 Administrative Detentions
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10 lates → 1 Saturday Detention
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15 lates → 1 In-School Suspension (ISS)
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20 lates → Loss of Course Credits
Extra Help
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Extra help (ex: with homework assignments, classwork, information covered during class, etc.) will be available
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Students can reach out to through email to schedule extra help