Advanced Freshman English Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Klingelhoffer
E-mail: joseph.klingelhoffer@cusd200.org
Class Website: www.cusd200.org/Page/7975
Location: Room 416
Phone Number: 630-784-7300
Welcome to Freshman A! Through the practice of this course, students will be able to analyze literature, write
and revise formal essays, present researched information in spoken and written form, and improve their overall
writing, reading, and speaking skills.
Student Purchase Texts: You are responsible for purchasing the following texts. Due dates will be provided as
we get closer to the units.
Semester 1: Great Expectations Dover Publications; Unabridged edition (2001) ISBN-0486415864
Semester 2: Romeo and Juliet: Folger’s Edition ISBN 0-7434-7711-1
Grades: The following is a summary of how your grade will be broken down this semester. Here are the
percentages:
20%-Final
30%-Quizzes and Tests
10%-Participation
40%-Writing
Submitting Work: Printer malfunction is no longer an excuse. Use a different option to turn in an essay that you
cannot print (email me, flash drive, etc. ).
Turnitin.com: Create an account and sign up for your class. You will submit all of your essays to this website.
Instructions can be found on my website: http://www.cusd200.org/Page/7975
Class Name
15/16 Fresh A Period 3
15/16 Fresh A Period 4
15/16 Fresh A Period 5
Class ID
10402167
10402327
10402347
Password
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Plagiarism is a very serious matter. Turnitin.com will be utilized as a writing, grading, teaching, and antiplagiarism tool in this class. Please refer to the school-wide plagiarism policy in the student-handbook if you have
any questions.
Food and Beverages: No food is permitted in this class. (This is a school-wide policy as many students have food
allergies.)
Leaving the Room: Ask for permission before leaving the room for any reason. You will be required to take a pass.
Leaving the room should be infrequent, and students may lose this privilege if it is abused. Also, please wait until
the bell rings to pack up or leave your seat.
Electronic Devices: All electronic devices must be powered down before entering the classroom and may not be
used during class without permission. If your cell phone goes off during class, disciplinary actions may follow.
Public Speaking/Presentations: For every major reading or writing assignment, you may be asked to present the
information in a creative way. This will not only demonstrate your understanding of the material, but also provide
opportunities for you to improve your public speaking skills.
Make-up Work
1. Excused Absences - You will have 2 days to make up work for every one day of an excused absence. YOU are
responsible for figuring out what you have missed during an absence. Ask a classmate, or find an appropriate time
to ask me.
2. Late Work - Essays and major projects are due on their due date without exception. Students will receive an
automatic deduction to 70% for any unexcused late work. Remember, any grade is better than a 0%!
3. DO NOT ask about extra credit. When extra credit is offered, it will be offered to the class as a whole.
Extra Help: You are encouraged individually seek help when needed. I would give you feedback on an essay while
you are writing than give you a lower grade later on. My schedule is listed below:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TCD (café)/602 Hall
Junior English I
Freshman A English
Freshman A English
Freshman A English
Lunch
Film
Plan
600 Hallway or 416
416
416
416
416
English Office (126) or 416
306
English Office (126)
If you would like to meet with me, look at my schedule, decide on a time, and ask me if that time will work. This
semester, 1st, 6th, and 8th will be the best periods to meet. I am available before school, and occasionally after school
as well.
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Please do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns. E-mail is the best way to reach me during the school
day, but I do check my school voicemail each day. All contact information is listed below. Thank you for your
support and I look forward to the semester ahead!
Joe Klingelhoffer
English Teacher, Wheaton North H.S.
630-784-7300 x3057
Joseph.klingelhoffer@cusd200.org
I have reviewed the course syllabus and the Wheaton North English Department Plagiarism Policy with my child
and he/she understands the classroom expectations and policies.
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