Mythology
School Year: 2014/2015
Crescent High School
Instructor: Ms. Trotter
Email: trotters@anderson3.k12.sc.us
Course Description: Our course will allow you to develop the critical speaking, listening, and
writing skills necessary for a successful high school career while preparing you for higher
education or the workplace after high school. And learn a lot of cool stuff about Mythology,
Legends, Tall Tales, and Fairy Tales.
SEMESTER ONE:
Term 1 (First 6 weeks):
Fairy Tales
Term 2 (Second 6 Weeks):
American Tall Tales, Legends, and Folk Tales
Term 3 (Third 6 Weeks):
Native American Creation Stories/Legends
SEMESTER TWO:
Term 4 (Fourth 6 Weeks):
Eastern Mythology
Term 5 (Fifth 6 Weeks):
Greek Mythology
Term 6 (Sixth 6 Weeks):
Roman Mythology/Norse Mythology
**We are continually working on the instruction and plan for this year, and may change the units
to be more conducive to learning. Any changes to the syllabus will be updated on my webpage.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.**
Course Breakdown:
Yearly Breakdown of Grade Percentage:
Semester 1: 50%
Semester 2: 50%
Semester Breakdown:
Semester 1:
Term 1: 30%
Term 2: 30%
Term 3: 30%
Exam: 10%
Semester 2:
Term 4: 30%
Term 5: 30%
Term 6: 30%
Exam: 10%
Grading Scale:
100-93% = A
92-85% = B
76-70% = D
69-0% = F
84-77% = C
Classroom Procedures and Expectations:
In this classroom, there are only seven rules that I expect the students to follow. These are broad
and overarching rules that encourage the students to grow as young adults.
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Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there.
No eating or drinking in the classroom
Don’t speak while others are speaking
Be respectful
Be responsible
Be prepared
Think before you speak
I expect my students to act in a respectful and positive manner throughout the year. Any
behavior that does not follow my guidelines will be dealt with in the classroom unless I feel that
it needs to be taken higher. Along with my guidelines, the students will need to follow the school
rules which can be found in the student handbook.
Late Work Policy:
Crescent High is implementing a new procedure called the Power of ICU. This plan
expects all students to turn in all assignments on time. Missing assignments will not be left
unnoticed. All students should receive an ICU handout that details this initiative that encourages
the students to turn in all assignments. Please be sure to read the handout and contact me with
any questions you may have.
If a student does not have their work, they will fill out a yellow “Missing Work” sheet to
turn in. They are to give a reason why they do not have their work; when the work is turned in,
the bottom portion of the sheet will be given back to the student with their grade and the amount
of points taken off due to the work being late.
Absence Policy:
Attendance every day is expected; however, if a student is absent, they will find their missing
work with their name on the “While You Were Out…” board. The students are expected to come
to me with any questions regarding the assignment, and they will have the amount of days
missed plus one (example: if a student is absent for one day, he/she will have two days) to turn in
the assignment. When ready, the student will personally hand me their work so I can take them
off the ICU list. If a student misses the due date of a major assignment, the assignment is
expected to be turned in the day the student comes back to class.
Helpful Resources
Remind: This is an online site that will allow me to send out messages to parents/students cell
phones. Messages will include assignment due dates, reminders of major tests and any projects
that may be due, or anything else deemed important for the success of the students and benefit of
the parents. All phone numbers are anonymous. I will not be able to see your number or the
students’ numbers, and you will not be able to see mine.
If you would like to sign up as a parent, please text this number: (803) 636-2704 with the
message: @d6cc4
Crescent High School PBIS Expectations
Respect
 Use a positive voice and positive
Responsibility
 Complete all
language
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Take care of all property
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Wait for permission to speak
Readiness
 Be in your seat prior to the tardy
assignments (ICU)
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Stay on Task
bell
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Begin the starter promptly
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Have your materials ready
Please share with your parents, have signed and returned
by Friday, August 23, 2013.
Students:
I, _________________________________________ have read and understand the syllabus
and agree to bring my best attitude and effort to class every day.
Parents:
I, ________________________________________ have read and understand the syllabus.
home#________________________________________________________________________
work - #______________________________________________________________________
cell phone - #__________________________________________________________________
e-mail _______________________________________________________________________
How would you prefer to be contacted? (You may select multiple methods)
______Home Phone
______Cell Phone
______Work Phone
______ E-mail
Best time of day to reach you by phone:
Would you like e-mailed updates about major assignment due dates? ____ yes ____ no
(If yes, please include your e-mail address above.)
Anything I should be aware of in regards to your student: