English II Honors G/T
Mr. Lampo
JeremyRLampo@gmail.com
Class Format
 English II is an intensive, college preparatory curriculum, which combines expository writing as
well as a myriad of genres of literature.
 Comprehensive vocabulary (usually ten SAT high frequency words per day). All vocabulary will
be cumulative, meaning that vocabulary covered in the third nine weeks will be reviewed and
tested during the 4th nine weeks, so make sure to keep all of your flash cards!
 Research Paper (we will be doing a college research report during the 3rd and 4th nine weeks).
 Grammar/Editing via SAT/ACT/PSAT type questions.
 Literature-based projects emphasizing literary analysis
 Students must submit all assignments on the due date or one letter grade will be deducted for each
date late. If you are ill or out for a school related activity, please email me to receive the
assignment. It is your responsibility to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.
Materials Needed: (Please mark all of the materials you bring in with your name).
 $20.00 English Fee
 200 index cards 3X5 (with or without lines) (turn in)
 3 AAA batteries for personal Activote (turn in)
 A binder for taking notes/PSAT log (keep)
 One pack of black pens (keep)
 One large pack of loose leaf (not tear out notebook paper) (turn in)
 Variety pack of highlighters (keep)
 One black sharpie (turn in)
 1 pair scissors (turn in)
 *Email Mr. Lampo so he can add you to his mailing list (parent and student). Students: you will
be required to check your email account daily.
 One copy of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer and cone copy of 1984 by George Orwell. If you
have a smart phone/tablet you can access these on my wiki.
 Gmail account (free): you can use your regular email, but you need a gmail account to use Google
Docs, etc. More on this in class.
Grades
 Essays/Tests/Projects/Quizzes 50%
Vocabulary quizzes count as a quiz grade which is half of a test grade (2 quizzes=1 test).
The research paper will be worth two test grades (one for grammar/mechanics and one for
content).
 Class Participation/Homework/PSAT Log 25%
 Exam (when applicable) 25%) Note: your End of Course test will serve as your exam for the 4th
nine weeks.
 We will follow the Jefferson Parish grading scale (A=4, B=3, etc.).
Classroom Rules
 Along with the rules stated in the Haynes Academy Discipline Handbook, I only have one rule in
class:
I have the right to teach. You have the right to learn. No one has the right to interfere
with your learning or my teaching.
I am looking forward to working with you this year. If your parents/guardians have any questions do not hesitate to
call me at school 837-8300 or email me at JeremyRLampo@gmail.com
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