Welcome to English IV
Grades are determined by a total points system
The letter grade is awarded after dividing the total points the student achieved during the quarter by the total
points possible.
A: 100-90%, B: 89-80%, C: 79-70%, D: 69-60%, F: 59%
You are expected to practice and maintain high standards in your learning and to
complete your work accordingly. This means YOU will use your time appropriately to
complete your work, turn in original work on time, and participate as a responsible member
of the class.
Also, complete work on clean, lined paper with your name and dates on all papers.
Legible handwriting is also a requirement; final drafts of essays or reports must be typed,
unless other arrangements are made. Final drafts for writing assignments will not be accepted
without evidence of the writing process (pre-writing, rough drafts, revisions, etc). Writing
your own material is mandatory; plagiarism will be penalized in accordance with VHS
policy. Most writing assignments will also require submission to www.turnitin.com for
plagiarism check. The target percentage for cited material is less than 35%. If you do not
meet these standards, your work may be returned to be redone, graded as is, or not accepted
at all.
Advanced notice will be given for paper and assignment due dates. “Late” is defined
as any work not handed in by stated deadline. You are responsible for keeping track of
assignment due dates, although I will make every effort to remind you of deadlines.
LATE WORK POLICY
Work is due at the beginning of class, unless otherwise noted. Any late work may
receive a grade up to 50% of the original point value. To restate, if you turn in any
assignment late, 50% is the highest grade you can receive. Any late assignment will need to
be turned in by the first Part-Friday to be considered for any credit.
If you must be absent on a day work is due, either turn it in early, email me a copy, or
make sure a classmate can turn it in for you. In addition, if you are absent on a day when a
major paper or project is due, it is YOUR responsibility to call prior to class time;
otherwise, I am not required to accept your work. Missed tests or other daily assignments
will be due upon your return. Before and after school, or part Fridays, will be the times to
make up missed exams, find out missing assignments, or turn in missing work. You will
have two(2) days, unless other arrangements have been made with me, to complete missing
work that was assigned during your absence.
Message phone for absences: 541-473-0265
E-mail message: lfuller@vale.k12.or.us
Linda.Fuller@vale.k12.or.us
It is nice to have you back and I am looking forward to working with you again. It
should be great year to be a SENIOR!!!!