English 3
Class Syllabus 14/15
This class will utilize the core curriculum for 11th grade English Literature and supplementary materials in order
to provide students opportunities to make progress on IEP goals within the instruction of:
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reading comprehension and fluency
written expression and writing as a process, including research
listening and speaking skills
grammar, punctuation, and spelling reinforcement
vocabulary building
reading, writing and analyzing of short stories, novels, and poetry
The Rules are Simple
1. Respect Yourself, Others, this Classroom, and the Things in it
2. Make Good Choices
3. Do your Best—don’t just try to get by
4. Act your Age—you are in high school
5. Keep your language, behavior, and assignments school appropriate—do not use profanity, refer to
drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, gangs, etc
6. All school policies as outlined in your student handbook will be followed
Attendance, Participation and Cooperative Groups
As in the world of work, attendance, being on time and the ability to work with others are critical for success
in this class.
Organization
Being prepared is critical to school success.
 plenty of lined paper
 blue or black ink pens and pencils
Make-up Work, Late Work, and Extra Credit
 When students are absent, missing work will be on my website or on Haiku.
o It is the student’s responsibility to find out about and make-up missing work.
 There will be various opportunities for extra credit, take advantage of them.
Grading
Your grade will be based on the following:
 Participation
 Classwork
 Homework
 Projects (to be explained as assigned)
 Tests/Quizzes
The traditional A, B, C, D, and F scale will be used.
Vista Murrieta High School Students are always expected to act with CLASS
28251 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 Mr. Files
jfiles@murrieta.k12.ca.us
I have read and understand the requirements of Mr. Files class.
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Parent email address: ___________________________________ Name __________________________
Vista Murrieta High School Students are always expected to act with CLASS
28251 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 Mr. Files
jfiles@murrieta.k12.ca.us