Course Expectations
Honors English 10 A
Trimester 1
2015-2016
Conor Meehan
meehanc@northandoverpublicschools.com
Extension 50125
@MrMeehanNA
Course Overview
English 10 exposes students to a comprehensive study of literature from classic to
contemporary. Student work will be centered on critical thinking concepts,
including Analytical reading of literature, vocabulary skills, and frequent
assignments of analytical and persuasive composition. Students will engage in
seminar discussion, self-evaluation, and collaboration. The course will culminate in
major independents research project. MCAS preparation is integrated throughout
the year.
Textbooks
Trimester A
Core Books:
The Book Thief
Fahrenheit 451
Oedipus Rex
Beowulf
Supplemental Texts:
Antigone
Grendel
A Man for All Seasons
Catcher in the Rye
Trimester B
Core Books
Canterbury Tales
Macbeth
Trimester C
Core Books
To Kill a Mockingbird
Lord of the Flies
Supplemental Texts:
King Arthur
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Doctor Faustus
Sula
Supplemental Texts:
Ellen Foster
A Separate Peace
Animal Farm
Jane Eyre
Student Materials
All students should come prepared to work in class. This means students should
bring a pen or pencil, notebook, and any reading materials needed.
Students must have a 3-ring binder dedicated to Sophomore English and notebook
paper. Third trimester will culminate in a project covering all 3 terms so it is of the
upmost importance that students keep all material they are given. Students are
subject to notebook checks throughout the term.
A folder will be provided to the students to hold onto all major writing assignments
and assessments. This folder will remain in the classroom to track student
progress.
Grading Policy
Student grades will be determined by the total number of points accumulated by the
end of each marking period. Typical possible point totals are as follows:
Reading Quizzes: 50 points
Notebook checks: 50 points
Vocabulary Tests: 100 points
Unit Tests: 110-120 Points
Essays: 125 Points
Homework and Classwork: 10-50 points
Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. It is the student’s responsibility to
complete homework. It is due at the beginning of class. Late homework will be
accepted one day late for half credit, beyond that zero credit. If you are absent you
have two days to complete assignments.
Attendance/Make-up Policies
Your attendance is expected everyday. If absent, it is your responsibility to retrieve
and make up missed assignments and notes. Any assignments due the day you are
out are expected when you return. Any quizzes or tests you miss should be made up
when you return. Please refer to the student handbook for the school’s policy on
absences, credit reduction and makeup privileges.
Extra Help
I am always available for extra help by appointment. I am in every morning for
extra help, so feel free to stop in. Please see me to schedule a time after school for
extra help.
Class Behavior
My classroom has one golden rule:
If you disrupt my ability to teach or your classmates’ ability to learn then there is an
issue that needs to be addressed.
The first time you disrupt the class you will receive a verbal warning. The second
time, your name will be placed on the board and you will be asked to come see me
after school. Failure to do so will result in office detention.
Please respect the classroom. Do not write on the desks. Pick up trash. No food in
class.
Cell phones, I-pods, and hats will not be permitted during class. Please have them
silenced and in your bag for the duration of class.
Tardy Policy
Arriving to class later will not be tolerated. If arriving late, please sign in on the
tardy sheet, located on the back bulletin board.
Quizzes and Exams
Quizzes can be announced or unannounced throughout the trimester. If you are
absent you should make up the missed work within two days.
Unit exams will always be announced. The format of the exams over the trimester
will vary.
For any take home essays, projects or exams, the due date will always refer to the
beginning of class. Any assignments passed in late will receive a letter grade
deduction for every day it is late.
Signature
I have read and understand the course expectations for Sophomore English.
Student Signature:
Parent Signature: