Academic Literacy II
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Lindsay Vogt
Email: lvogt@linnmar.k12.ia.us
Phone: 447-3188
Course Description
Academic Literacy develops reading rate and comprehension skills of material presented in all
content areas. Each unit will include the reading process, independent reading, and vocabulary.
Specific units will focus on reading textbooks, fiction, non-fiction, internet, graphics, and tests.
Objectives
Students will:
 Learn and apply various strategies to improve reading ability.
 Read and comprehend a variety of materials: newspapers, magazines, books, etc.
 Develop the ability to monitor reading.
 Develop the ability to write and talk about reading.
 Contribute to class discussions and group activities.
 Develop strategies to become better critical thinkers.
 Build an enthusiasm for reading.
Materials
 Spiral notebook, pen or pencil, folder, loose-leaf paper.
 You will also need to bring an appropriate book of your choice to class EVERY DAY.
Evaluation
Grades are based on assignments, handouts, tests, projects, quizzes, participation, and
presentations. Everything counts!
Grading
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
Classroom Rules and Expectations
Students will:
 Be courteous and respectful of fellow students
 Arrive to class on time and will be in their seats before the bell rings
 Follow directions the first time given
 Ask permission before using the restroom, getting a drink, etc.
 Stay on task when given class time to work. Failure to do so will result in a zero for that
assignment
 Come to class prepared and ready to learn
Students will not:
 Bring food or drink to class
 Take out or use cell phones at any time during class.
Classroom Rules and Expectations continued…
Students will be allowed three restroom/water fountain passes over the course of this quarter
class. Students must sign out on the restroom sign out sheet and take the yellow hall pass.
If absent, the student will need to come see me during the morning session (8:00-8:45) on his/her
first day back to discuss what was missed. For every one day missed, students will be allowed
two days to make up the assigned work unless otherwise arranged with me. Work not made up
will result in a zero. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any missing work.
Work collected on days absent is entered into the grade book as a zero and absence is noted.
When work is handed in, the grade is entered. Missing work goes into the grade book as a zero
until the work is handed in.
Homework Policy
 All work must be turned in at the beginning of class on the date assigned.
 For all work turned in late, 10% will be deducted from the grade for each day late.
 Students will be allowed one free pass on a late assignment. Use this wisely!
Discipline Issues
This class will be run on a three strike policy.
 Strike One: Verbal Warning
 Strike Two: Student will be moved away from the disturbance, either by moving to
another part of the classroom or by moving to the hallway for a few minutes until they
are ready to rejoin the class. Parents may also receive a phone call or email to discuss the
behavior.
 Strike Three: Student will be removed from room and will be sent to the Dean of
Students to discuss further action.
 For severe incidences, students will be sent immediately to a member of the
administration.
Miscellaneous
You are welcome to be in my classroom at any time before or after school as long as I am in the
room.
If you ever have questions for me or need to reach me, I check my email many times during the
day, including at home after school is over.