Ms. Simmons 9th Grade Literature
Syllabus
2020-2021 Cross
Creek 9th Grade English Language Arts (ELA)
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Teacher |
Email |
Office
Location & Hours |
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Ms. Shinika E.
Simmons |
Remind: text
81010 @simmosh |
Cross Creek
High School 7:00-3:15pm My office
hours daily are: 2:45-3:30 unless otherwise needed for conferences |
Parent
contact sheet click here to complete
Course Materials
Required Materials
Grades
Reading
for Literature - 20%
Reading
of literature, worksheets, assessments, tests, quizzes
Reading
for Information- 20%
Reading
of literature, worksheets, assessments, tests, quizzes
Writing-
30%
Writing
from topics that include literature techniques to enhance learning
Speaking
and Listening- 15%
Discussion
questions, in class discussions, in class conduct
-Discussion
are due every Sunday by midnight. Student has to write then respond to another
classmates. Both responses are a total of 100%
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If students are having issues with Canvas or no technology. They are to write
it on paper and turn it in at the beginning of class on Monday.
Language-
15%
Vocabulary
knowledge through quizzes, test, worksheets, and other learning techniques that
the teacher uses to enhance vocabulary from literature readings
Grading Scheme
1. Grades:
Student performance shall be recorded on the permanent record using numerical
grades.
These numerical grades represent the following letter grades.
A Shall represent an average of 90-100
B Shall represent an average of 80-89
C Shall represent an average of 75-79.
D Shall represent an average of 70-74
F Shall represent an average of below 70
2. Exams: Final Exams will count for 20% of the overall grade for each high
school course. Georgia Milestone Assessments and other state mandated assessments
may not be exempt. Final Exams for students in grades 9-12 may be exempted
provided students meet the following requirements:
a. 90 average or above in the course
b. No more than 6 non-school related absences for a year-long course and 3 for
semester course. (Revised and Board Approved 7/19/2016)
Required Text
Item Name 1 Pearson/SAVVAS
Common Core
Item Name 2 Pearson/SAVVAS
Common Core
GA Milestone End
of Course (EOC) Assessment: The A+ Educational Reform Act of 2000 mandates that
the State Board of Education adopt end-of-course assessments in grades nine
through twelve for core subjects to be determined by the State Board of
Education. The main focus of the EOC is to improve both teaching and learning.
The EOC aligns with the curriculum standards and includes assessment of
specific content knowledge and skills. The assessments provide diagnostic
information to help students identify strengths and areas of need in learning;
therefore, improving performance in all high school courses and on other
assessments. Any students enrolled in and/or receiving credit for an EOC
course, regardless of grade level, will be required to take the EOC upon completion
of that course. (Georgia Department of Education).
The EOC will
count as 20% of a student’s final grade for the year.
Acceptance of
Late/ Missing Work:
Assignments are
due on the given date at the beginning of class. Ten (10) points will be deducted
once the assignment is turned in. Special arrangements must be made in advance
to make up any missing work. A signed agreement called, “Late Work Request.” Late/missing
work is NOT to be completed during regular class time.
I will accept no
more than one late assignment from you per nine weeks grading period. For a
late assignment, you will need to complete a "Late Work Request" form
in order to submit the assignment late. Any assignment missed due to an excused
absence must be turned in at the assigned date given on the agreement.
Missed quizzes
and tests must be scheduled for makeup AFTER school. I will not arrange for you
to miss my class time to make these up.
Arrangement of
Conferences/Classroom Visits:
Parent/teacher
conferences play a vital role in your child’s educational process. The most
effective way to schedule a conference is to contact the guidance secretary and
to secure a time that will be most convenient to your schedule. Conferences are
NOT scheduled on Thursday afternoons due to faculty meetings. Please make sure
to inform the secretary if you wish to meet with all your student’s teachers or
certain ones. An administrator is usually able to attend if prior arrangements
have been made.
Any form of
classroom visits must be scheduled through the front office staff. They may
refer you to an administrator before you visit. Therefore, it is highly
recommended that you call in advance to schedule this visit. All
parents/visitors MUST check in with the front office staff before coming to a
classroom. You will not be permitted to enter if a visitor pass is not visible.
Student
Accommodations:
Please inform
your child’s teacher as well as guidance if you are aware of any accommodations
that may be needed to make your child’s experience here at CCHS a pleasant one.
It is imperative that you provide us with copies of any forms that you may have
showing certain expected classroom accommodations. Your guidance counselor will
be happy to assist you with any of these areas. Also, please note that you or your
child should bring any doctor’s notes to our school nurse of any medical
accommodations that may be needed as well.
Cheating/Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is
taking the ideas of others and presenting them as if they were the student’s
original thoughts. The student will learn and develop the current techniques to
reference material from other authors and sources. Cheating is talking or
passing papers between students during a test, or giving and/or receiving
answers on ANY assignment. Cheating will NOT be tolerated. If any portion of an
assignment is created or obtained through cheating or plagiarism, the teacher
will assign a “0” for the assignment with no opportunity to improve the grade. THINK
FOR YOURSELF AND DO YOUR OWN WORK!
Tutoring
Students can
attend tutoring sessions with Ms. Simmons on Wednesdays from 2:45 until 3:30.
They will need to schedule this ahead of time and sign a tutoring log each time
they stay after school for tutoring.
Teacher
Detention
Any student
assigned detention will serve it on Tuesday or Thursday after school from
2:45-3:30. A parent/ guardian must be informed that the student is serving
detention at least one day prior to the detention. If detention is
not met or no show, teacher will submit an office referral.
Other helpful sources that can be used
Class rules and
consequences
Class rules
Consequences
1st
Offense: Verbal warning
2nd
Offense: Phone call to parent
3rd
Offense: After school detention
4th
Offense: Referral to the office
Classroom Norms
and Consequences:
We believe that
everyone can learn.
We will keep
school property clean and organized.
We will be
positive—No profanity.
We will keep our
hands and feet to ourselves.
We will
appreciate, respect, and build upon differing
opinions.
Consequences
1st time: I
contact you (Verbal Warning)
2nd time: Write
to me (Fill out a behavior intervention form)
3rd time: I
contact your parent (Documented Warning)
4th time: I
contact your parent (Detention)
5th time+: I
contact administration (Write Up/ Referral
Finding
Success!
It is my sincere
hope for every child to find academic success and personal growth as we unlock
the riches within 9th Grade Literature. We will provide numerous opportunities
for each child and parent to have access to available resources within our
school and the district as we continue on our journey for success and
“Commitment to Graduate!” Good luck Class of 2024!
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