GLENN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

                                                              Syllabus: 2025–2026 School Year

Course Information

Course Title: Literature & Composition 1

Location: Room 622, ELA Hall

Teacher Information Instructor: Mrs. Peter

Please feel free to contact me via:

Email:peterso@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us                  

Phone No: (706) 796 4924

Office Hours: 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Monday to Friday 

Course Description

Literature & Composition I is the first course (required) in the sequence of secondary English language arts courses required for graduation. This course develops the integrated skill set that comprises the English language arts discipline to ensure that students are on track to be college and work-ready. Literature & Composition I focuses on the interpretation, evaluation, construction, and design of texts across genres and modes in a variety of real-world, academic, and disciplinary contexts while sustaining and building mastery of language applications and discipline-specific practices. 

Required Textbook: HMH | into Literature Grade 9

Unit Outline

Unit 1: Poetic Techniques                                                                                   Unit 4: Narrative Techniques

Unit 2: Argumentative Techniques                                                                      Unit 5: Research & Analysis

Unit 3: Expository Techniques                                                                            Unit 6: Review Unit

Resources

Required Textbook: HH into Literature 

Access Information: Online textbook via Launchpad – HMH App. 

Materials needed Daily:

-Notebook/Binder

-Pencils, erasers, highlighters

-Charged Laptop

Policies

Classroom Expectations: The discipline policy of the Richmond County School System will be followed. I will not accept any class disruptions, disrespect towards myself or others in the class.

1 st Offense: Verbal warning

2 nd Offense: Teacher – student mini-conference 

3 rd Offense: Verbal warning and parent/guardian contact

4 th Offense: Guidance/ Administration referral

Missed Assignments/tests: If you are absent from class, no matter why, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to see me for notes, assignments, etc. on your own time, not during class time, unless something you need from me is required that day for class. Also, if you miss a test or quiz on that day, it is your responsibility to make an after-school appointment with me to make it up-in five days.

Late Work Policy: -After 14 days=0% (unless excused absence)

Exam Exemption Policy:

-A average (90+)

Grading Information

Richmond County Grading Policy

A= 90-100

B= 80-89

C=75-79

D=70-74 

F=69 % & below

Grade Distribution

Major: 40%

Minor: 60%

Total :100%

Grade Recovery -Relearn and reassess plan

Device and Textbook Expectations

-Laptops must be fully charged and brought daily.

-Online textbook access is required for class and home.

                                                                 Syllabus Agreement Ninth Grade. Literature & Composition 1. 

Dear parents/ guardians and students,

To ensure the success of our students, please read the information on this syllabus carefully. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at any time. Please include a way that I may contact you so that we may have open communication.

Student Name (please print) _____________________ Student Signature ________________ Class Period ____________

Parent/Guardian Name                                Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone Number  _______________________ 

E-mail Address _________________________ ________________________________

Teacher: Mrs. Sophy Sara Peter

E-mail address: peterso@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us Phone Number: 706-796-4924