9th grade English / Language Arts
Kent Roosevelt High School
2012-2013 Syllabus
Mrs. Vlajkovich
Course Objective: To develop writing and reading skills necessary for success in the
workforce and in the world at large beyond high school. We will accomplish this through
our study of:
-various genres of literature
-vocabulary; grammar/usage and mechanics
-essay writing skills, including MLA style
-research
Supplies: Students are expected to bring ALL supplies and other distributed materials
to class each and every day unless otherwise noted by the teacher. You will need to
following supplies for this class:
-a two pocket folder - Optional
-one composition notebook for English ONLY
-loose-leaf notebook paper
-pencils and blue or black pens
-one 3-ring binder - 1.5” recommended
Attendance &
Make-up work: Good attendance is essential to succeed in this class. It is the
student’s responsibility to determine what assignments have been missed; it is not the
teacher’s responsibility to remind students about make-up work. Please refer to the
student handbook for more information about make-up work and the attendance policy.
If you have an excused absence, follow these steps:
-check the make-up folder for the days you missed
-consult the teacher for further instructions and deadlines
-ask classmates for help
*Summative late work will be accepted for half credit up to one
week of the original due date!
*No formative late work will be accepted, unless the absence was excused.
Conduct: Follow our classroom rule: “Treat others as you wish to be treated.” Please
follow directions without argument or attitude. All students are expected to comply with
the guidelines, rules, and procedures stated in the student handbook. General
misconduct procedures:
-first offense=verbal warning
-second offense=private student-teacher conference/possible call home
-third offense=detention/office referral
Tardiness: Tardiness will not be tolerated in this class. I expect you to be on time
each day ready to work! On your fourth tardy you will have a consequence through me,
and on your fifth tardy, you will receive an office referral. This follows the student
handbook guidelines for discipline.
Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism of someone else’s words or ideas is not tolerated in
my classroom. Cheating or copying answers on a quiz or test is not acceptable either.
Please refer to the student handbook for further information regarding academic
dishonesty. I recognize that English is not every student’s favorite or most successful
subject; however, I expect you to do your best and work with your own skills, not
someone else’s. Please refer to the handbook for more details about academic
dishonesty.
Grades: Grades will be based on a weighted point system.
Weights: Formative work, also known as, homework, classwork, and
participation will be worth 40% of each student’s grade. 60% of the grade is summative
work which includes tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations.
A
B
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D
F
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
You and your guardian have access to ProgressBook, Roosevelt's grading software, in
which you can check your grades for each class.
Cell Phone Policy: Cell phones and other electronic devices are not be seen in the
classroom. Consequences for cell phone use will be as follows:
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Communication: At Roosevelt we offer many ways to contact the teachers easily. I
can be reached through my school email listed below and you can always check my
school blog or twitter for announcements, assignments, due dates, etc.
Email: ke_kvlajkovich@kentshcools.net
Blog: http://www.kentschools.net/kvlajkovich
Twitter: @kvlajkovich
Student Name _________________________________________________________
9th grade English/Language Arts Contract
2011-2012
Kent Roosevelt High School
Mrs. Vlajkovich
As a student:
- I have read and understand the English/Language Arts class syllabus
- I understand that I will be held responsible for my actions if I fail to meet the
expectations set forth
- I agree to follow all policies and procedures established in class in order to maintain an
effective, safe, and creative learning environment.
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Student Signature
Date
As a parent/guardian:
- I have read and understand the English/Language Arts class syllabus
- I understand that my son/daughter is fully responsible for his/her actions in this class
- I agree to help support this students to follow all policies and procedures established in
class in order to maintain an effective, safe, and creative learning environment.
______________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date