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CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOLhttp://www.lexrich5.org/ChapinHS.cfm

Course: AP English Literature & Composition Length of Course: year South CarolinaUniform Grading Scale

A= 93-100B= 85-92C= 84-77

D= 70-76F= Below 70

Instructor: Amy Carter Number of Credits: 1

E-mail:acarter@lexrich5.org

Web site:http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/acarter/Twitter: @gocarterclass

Type: Advanced Placement

Voice Mail: 803.575.5400 ex.5513 Fee: $8.50

A course in reading and writing whose goal is to empower students must begin with silence, a silence students must fill. Itcannot begin by telling students what to say.

(David Bartholomae and Anthony Petrosky)

I. Course Description: The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is an intense program of college-level curricula andexaminations sponsored by the College Board that provide high school honors students with an opportunity to earnadvanced placement, college credit, or both at nearly 3,000 universities and colleges across the country. This courseengages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of

selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning andpleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a works structure, style, and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative langauge, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Through frequent reading, conferencing,writing, and revision/revisiting of your writing, you will view and improve your ability to effectively use diction, syntax,coherent and logical organization, and to use both specific illustrative details and generalizations to prove your thesis. OnMay 9, 2013 at 8 a.m., all students in this course are required to take a three-hour national exam created by theCollege Board for English Literature and Composition. A score of 3, 4, or 5 may result in 3-6 hours of college credit.The State Department of Education will pay for this exam for all students. (Note: As of August 2007, all AdvancedPlacement English syllabi have been audited and authorized by the College Board, the governing body of the AP program.Our standards reflect the standards set by College Board. Refer tohttp://apcentral.collegeboard.com)

II. Instructional Goals: English 4 AP provides opportunities for students to:a. analyze and interpret how meaning is embodied in literary formb. consider the social and historical values a work reflects and embodiesc. develop a tolerance and understanding of different genres of literature and diverse ideas in literary criticismd. develop critical reading skills through close reading of poetry, prose, and dramae. analyze effective traits in style of diverse writers, including elements such as purpose, audience, tone, syntax,

irony, figurative language, diction, and point of viewf. create a personal writing style through effective use of rhetoric in expository, analytical, documented

argumentative, and creative essays, including controlling tone, using logical organization, establishing andmaintaining voice, and achieving appropriate emphasis through diction and sentence structure

g. develop effective personal research skillsh. develop speaking, listening, and presentation skillsi. expand vocabulary

j. practice and master strategies for taking the SAT, ACT, and AP examsIII. Textbooks and supplemental works:

a. Primary text:Arp, Thomas R., Greg Johnson, and Laurence Perrine. Perrine's Literature: Structure, Sound, andSense. Boston, MA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2009. Print.

b. Foster, Thomas C. How to Read Literature like a Professor: a Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading betweenthe Lines. New York: Harper, 2008. Print.

c. Additional reading in fiction, drama, and poetry will be chosen in order to meet the needs and interests of the class.Through a parents written request, a student may also have an alternative assignment to substitute for any classreading requirement. Magazine articles and videos relating to the studied literature will be incorporated.

d. Additional readings may include, but are not limited to:i. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

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ii. Tess of the dUrbervilles by Thomas Hardyiii. The Awakeningby Kate Chopiniv. Hamletby William Shakespearev. Waiting for Godotby Samuel Beckettvi. The Sound and the Furyby William Faulknervii. Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conradviii. The Things They Carriedby Tim OBrienix. The Importance of Being Earnestby Oscar Wilde

e. Additional Test-Preparation Textsi. 5 Steps to a 5: AP English Literature by Estelle Rankin and Barbara L. Murphyii. Cliffs AP: English Literature and Composition by Allan Casson

f. Websites to Help Studentsi. http://d5.edmodo.com/(This will serve as our online learning platform. Please visit the site for a tutorial. Students

will interact with the teacher and each other and submit assignments online.)ii. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/(online writing lab)iii. http://www.usd.edu/engl/resources_ac.html(links to online writing labs, Thesaurus, dictionaries, research tips, and

timed writing tips)iv. http://www.bartleby.com/141/(Strunk and Whites Elements of Style)v. http://www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citation.htm(site for documentation guidelines; includes APA , MLA ,

and other citation styles; includes guidelines for incorporating documentation into an essay)vi. http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/(grammar review for specific areas of language usage; allows for

individualized instruction on grammar usage)

vii. http://www.wordcounter.com/(Students can type in a paper. The software will analyze the paper for overusedwords.)viii. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html(AP Central: information for students and parents about

AP courses and testing)ix. http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/("Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing. Covering the

grammar rules and word choice guidelines that can confound even the best writers, Grammar Girl makes complexgrammar questions simple with memory tricks to help you recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules.Whether English is your first language or second language, Grammar Girls punctuation, style, and business tipswill make you a better and more successful writer. Mignon Fogarty is the creator and host of Grammar Girl.Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast" [website]).

IV. Fees & ExplanationFees are charged for most courses in School District 5 of Lexington & Richland Counties to provide classroom experiences thatgo well beyond the minimum required program of the State of South Carolina. Fees are used for a variety of purchases, some of

which are used directly by students (such as novels, journals, classroom supplies) and some are used for equipment to enrichthe classroom experience for a particular course. The English Department at Chapin High School is careful to use student feemoney for items which will enrich the educational experience for the student.

V. Instructional Organizationa. We will begin the year studying the summer reading titles and preparing for the open question of the AP exam.

Second quarter we will move into short prose and drama. Third quarter we will focus on poetry and novels. Fourthquarter will be a review of poetry, prose, and drama.

b. Though our focus for each nine weeks will be a specific genre, we will still examine a range of other genres thatare thematically tied to our current content. Thus, you can expect to cover short stories, poetry, drama, and atleast one novel each nine weeks. We will also spend time each nine weeks focusing on test preparation andstrategies for both the multiple-choice and essay portions of the AP exam.

c. Summer Reading and READ 365:i. Before the first class students are required to read How to Read Literature like a Professorby Thomas C.

Foster and The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. These titles will form the basis of classdiscussions and writing assignments the first weeks of school.

ii. Each nine weeks students will be encouraged (and sometimes required) to select one novel for outsidereading from a list provided by the teacher to include in the READ 365 program. The rationale for thisrequirement is to encourage students to choose reading that they can use for the open question on the

AP exam. Each nine weeks, students will use their choice book to complete a timed writing and/orsimilar assessment. This may be completed as an individual, or it may be part of a group study.

d. Each writing assignment for the year is subject to become part of the final writing portfolio that will be due on May 1by 4 p.m. Details about this assignment will be given out mid-September.

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e. An instructional calendar/schedule will be available on my website. Be sure to check it for assignment and duedates.

VI. Academic Policies and Proceduresa. Grading Policy: Student progress is determined through both formative and summative assessments. Although

all assessments will be evaluated, not all formative assessments will figure into the students overall course grades.Graded assignments will fall into two categories, major assignments and minor assignments. A particularassignments category will be determined based on complexity, amount of time required, and overall relevance tothe course standards. Formative assignments may include but are not limited to quizzes (vocabulary, reading,

skill-based), informal writing assignments, general class work and homework. Summative assignments mayinclude but are not limited to tests, formal writing, research-based products, and culminating products. Whilestudents will have fewer major assignments than minor assignments per grading period, the major assignments willcomprise a greater percentage of the average. In this class, grades will be determined by a weighted system.Major assignments will be weighted 60% of a students average; minor assignments will be weighted 40% of astudents average.

b. Writing Expectations: As this is a literature and composition course, students will be expected to use everyassignment that involves writing to practice their best composition skills. Composition assignments will includestatements, paragraphs, timed writing, and formal essays (personal, expository, and argumentative). The coursewill include various composition constructions in standard written English, emphasizing sentence variety and wordchoice. (Note: I highly recommend that you create a wiki or use cloud storage for your writing. What if a college

professor assigns a similar essay? You dont want to lose what youve already written.)

i. Writing Rubric: All assignments for formal papers will include a specific grading rubric (adapted fromAP 9- point scale used to score AP exams), which will be distributed at the beginning of the year.Students will have the opportunity to edit and revise papers after teacher and peer-evaluation andfeedback in accordance with these rubrics.

ii. Timed Writings: Throughout the year students will be required to respond to selected passages ofprose and poetry for close analysis from previous AP prompts. Because students are expected to writethree essays in two hours on the AP exam, students will complete these writings in 40 minutes. Essayswill be scored both by peers and the instructor based on AP 9-point rubric.

iii. Creative Writing: Students creative writing will be evaluated according to project-specific criteria thatinclude a consideration of voice, style, conventions, and effectiveness.

iv. Out-Of-Class Writing Requirements: Please remember that all out-of-class writing assignments,unless otherwise specified, must be typed (double-spaced, 12-point Times Roman font, 1-inch margins,

MLA format). I will also expect that you turn in any out of class writing assignment towww.turnitin.com.Usually, you will bring a hard copy with you to class as well.

v. Turnitin.com: Please register for an account with Turnitin and enroll in my class.1. If you are in my 2A class, use the class ID: 5380440 and the password: carter2a2. If you are in my 3A class, use the class ID: 5380475 and the password: carter3a

vi. Grammar and Usage: As a senior in an AP English Literature and Composition course, you shouldhave a good command of standard written English. There will be mini lessons throughout the coursedetermined by student need dealing with complex grammar and usage issues, sentence constructions,and diction. Individual writing conferences with the instructor may be required for additional help.Websites listed in section III.f are also resources that students may use for individual grammatical andstyle issues.

c. Assessment: Students will be expected to participate in large group discussions, Socratic seminars, small groupwork, independent research and study, and presentations. Assignments include timed writing, papers writtenoutside of class, speeches, seminars, class discussions, non-fiction and fiction reading assignments, projects, in-class analysis and reflection, quote analysis, various rhetorical modes of writing, studies of best practices forwriting/language usage, and graphic organizers to aid in analysis. Specific activities within these broad categorieswill include, but are not limited to:

i. Timed Writings and Grading Calibration: Students will be expected to become proficient in analyzing andaddressing a variety of prompts within a specified time limit. They will also be expected to analyze their writing aswell as the writing of their classmates in a holistic manner based on the AP rubric.

ii. Objective Tests and quizzes will be given periodically throughout the year to assess the students knowledge ofthe literature and how to apply rhetorical analysis strategies we have discussed.

iii. Reading Quizzeswill be given often to assess students completion of outside reading and understanding of class

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notes. These will be based mainly on comprehension-level questions. Thus, students have homework every nightand should always anticipate a quiz! Most always, these quizzes will be unannounced.

iv. Formal Research Essays will require students to synthesize and evaluate biographical and critical material.v. Group and Individual Presentations assess not only their knowledge of their subject, but also students

presentation and collaborative skills. They will be required throughout the year.vi. Major Works Data Sheets, required for each novel and play, provide valuable review for the AP open-question.

They encourage close reading and will serve as the basis of class discussion.vii. Vocabulary Tests focus on words that describe tone and SAT vocabulary.viii. Socratic Seminars will be conducted on a variety of texts. Students should always read expecting to participate in

a formal discussion of their observations of the text.ix. Prose and Poetry Responses are informal essays that direct class discussion and encourage continuous practicewith close reading.

x. Edmodo: Occasionally, you will hold discussions outside of class using Edmodo (our Learning ManagementSystem, LMS) in D5. Chances are good that when you start your college classes next year you will be using anonline learning platform like this one. Remember that this is a scholarly extension of our classroom. Be ready,respectful, and responsible. While I welcome wit, make sure that the focus is on learning.

1. To register, go towww.d5.edmodo.comand sign up for a free student account.a. 2A: Click Join next to Groups in the left pane and enter the code 56rmpnb. 3A: Click Join next to Groups in the left pane and enter the code bh0qyy

xi. Final Growth Portfolio: Details forthcomingd. Handouts: I will not run extra copies of handouts, so students are responsible for keeping up with all papers and

for having them ready for class. Students who do not have their notes or handouts for class will have to complete

all of those notes and activities by hand. Students who lose copies of notes or handouts must make any necessarycopies on their own. Refer to my website and/or Edmodo for the most current handouts.e. Homework and Late Work Policy: Because this course is a college level literature and composition course,

students will be expected to read and write a great deal. Homework assignments will include both reading andwriting. Students can expect homework (either on-going or nightly assignments) daily. As stated, the nature of theassignment will determine whether it is counted as a major or minor assignment, and will be weighted 60% or 40%of a students average, respectively. For major assignments that are turned in late, students will generally bepenalized 10% per day late, so please plan ahead to make sure that you turn things in on time. If you must emailan assignment, it must be emailed in Microsoft Wordor an application I can access on my classroom computer (Becareful about using Vista). In worst case scenarios, you can cut and paste into the email itself. Minor assignmentsturned in late will receive a 0. As in college classes, late work is not acceptable.

f. Deadlines and Due Dates: Please note that an assignment is due at the beginning of class. Because we willdeal with both digital and paper work, please listen carefully for the submission guidelines for each assignment.Digital work will still carry due dates, and occasionally, hard copies will still be required. When actual papercopies are due, the assignment must already be printed BEFORE you come to class. Coming into class andasking to print a paper or an assignment is unacceptable, and the assignment will be counted as late until I have apaper copy. You are responsible for having your assignment in class on time, and you will need to use theappropriate class drawer to submit it. I will consistently be providing you with updated long-term calendars, alsoposted on the teacher web site, which will list tests, major assignments, and topics for the month. Thus, it is yourresponsibility to keep up with all assignments and to complete your work on time; I will accept no excuses for latework. In addition, an assignment is finished when I determine you have submitted satisfactory work. If a studenthands in an assignment I deem unacceptable, I may require several revisions before accepting the assignment.Do it right the first time!

i. Incentive For Promptness: As a major incentive, students who have turned in all work on time for thesemester will be rewarded extra points (three to five) on the exam. Other liberties may be awarded tothese students as well (i.e. extended deadlines).

g. Notebook Requirements: Students are expected to keep a well-organized3-ring binder notebook that containsall handouts and notes. In addition, students are responsible for keeping ALL of their notes and handouts for theyear, as they will be needed for both mid-term and final exams. Thus, even though you may clean out yournotebook every semester, you should be sure to keep all of that information in a safe place. Your course syllabusand any WRITING should always be in your notebook. DO NOT THROW AWAY ANY WRITING!!!

h. Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic 0 on thatassignment. Please note that this expectation includes a requirement that students complete all work bythemselves unless the assignment is designated as a partner or group project. Studying together is fine, but allwritten assignments should be completed individually. Please note that in addition to a zero on the assignment, a

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student who cheats or plagiarizes will also receive a disciplinary consequence as outlined by theLexington/Richland District 5 Honor Code.

VII.Absences and Make-Up Policies (as stated in the student handbook): Students are encouraged to attend schoolregularly. If, however, a student must be absent from school for any reason, it is his/her responsibility to make up allwork missed. Since it is in the students best interest to make up all missed work as quickly as possible, the followingguidelines have been established for make-up work:

a. When a student misses one A day (or B day) class meeting, all previously assigned work, due the day of theabsence is due no later than the beginning of the next class meeting in which the student is present. All work

missed as a result of the A absence, work done in class, and/or assignments to be done outside of class is to becompleted by the beginning of the second class meeting from the absence.

b. When a student misses two consecutive A day class meetings, all previously assigned work due while the studentwas absent, and all work missed as a result of the absence is due no later than the beginning of the second classmeeting from the absence.

c. When a student misses three or more consecutive A day class meetings, he/she must make specificarrangements for make-up work with each teacher the day he/she returns to class. The amount of time given forcompletion of work will be up to the teachers discretion based on the amount of work missed and level of difficultyof the material.

d. Long term projects are due when the teacher says they are due. Staying home on a day that a project is dueis not a valid excuse for turning it in late.

e. TESTS and QUIZZES: Students who are in class the block before a test or quiz must take that assessmentwhen it is given; thus, if you have been out previously, you are responsible for getting those notes and any otherinformation in a timely fashion to prepare accordingly. Students have five business days to make up tests andquizzes. Finally, please note three other important rules regarding turning in work

i. If a student misses a test or quiz for any reason, he/she may take an alternate (possibly all essay) make-up test after school within five calendar days of the absence.

ii. If you are going to miss class because of a field trip, your assignment is due to Mrs. Carter before youleave. If it is not handed in before the planned absence, it will count as late (see VI.e).

iii. If you are going to miss a test or quiz because of a field trip or other planned absence, you may take theoriginal version of the test during Enrichment time prior to being gone. If you do not take the test prior toyour absence, you must take the alternate make-up test.

VIII.Study Skills: This college-level course requires extensive reading, writing, research, and oral work. Regular attendanceand attentiveness in class are essential for success. A regular review of class notes, timely completion of assignments,and careful attention to reading assignments are also important elements for success. Perhaps the BEST thing studentscan do to be successful both in class and on the AP exam is to READ works of literary merit and ask two questions: Whatis the meaning of the work? How does the author convey that meaning?

IX. Enrichmenta. Enrichment will be held on Thursday afternoons until 3:45 p.m. or by appointment. I would ask that you give me

prior notice, so that I can be ready to help you and maximize our time. Enrichment provides time for you tobring questions and concerns to me; it is not a time for me to plan extra lessons for you.

X. Classroom Managementa. Discipline Philosophy: Students will be intimately involved in the development and maintenance of the

classroom community. From rules to responsibilities to issues of respect, students will help me create the bestpossible learning environment. Basically, discipline for me involves making sure that no student takes away

the rights of any others to learn. Your behavior governs mine!b. Respectful Debate: We will be engaging in many debates and discussions on controversial issues throughout the

year, and you will most certainly disagree with some comments that are made. Yet, above all, the teacher andstudents are responsible for maintaining a community of respect in which everyone feels free to express his/herideas openly and without restraint. When engaged in class discussions, please refrain from calling fellow studentsby name and personalizing your comments; your disagreement should be with the idea and not the person. Ex.The idea that _____ was brought up earlier

c. Integrity: "Honesty is the best policy!" I promise! Character and integrity are extremely important to me, and Iexpect honesty on all assignments and in all discussions. When I write college recommendations for students,integrity shares a place with work ethic as the most important factors in my comments, even outweighing any

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particular grade that you earn.d. Classroom Rules: In addition to those rules enumerated in the Chapin High School Handbook, all students will

please obey these "Ten Commandments":

Thou Shalt...1. Protect and preserve the property of the teacher, school, and fellow students.2. Always respect and listen to the teacher or other students when they are talking. (This includes working on

assignments for other classes while in English!)3. Always ask first: a) if you would like to borrow any books, magazines, or other materials, b) if you would

like to use a computer, or 3) if you need to enterMrs. Carters desk or podium areas.4. Be in your seats with the proper materials (notebook/notes, pen/pencil, assignments that are due, and any

other materials that I request) when the bell rings.5. Keep working and remain in your seats until I dismiss you not the bell (This includes not packing up your

notebooks and book bags until I indicate that class is over!).6. Follow the Lexington/Richland District 5 Honor Code: The Academic Honesty Policy is being implemented to ensure that

students submit credible work that is evident of their content mastery. Students should seek to be totally honest in their dealings with others. Theyshould complete their own work and be evaluated based upon its originality. They should avoid academic dishonesty and misconduct in all itsforms, including plagiarism, fabrication or falsification, cheating, and other academic misconduct.

7. Try to use the restroom only before or after class. It is not acceptable to ask to go to the restroom rightbefore the bell rings and miss the first few minutes of class. Prioritize between bodily functions and yoursocial life.

8. Be responsible for making up work missed due to absences.9. Be alert, pay attention, and participate in all class activities (This includes staying awake in class at all

times and avoiding personal grooming).10.Always be respectful (This includes NO TALKING while any student is working on a test or timed writing!).

e. Disciplinary Options: Classroom sanctions for misbehavior and rule/policy violations may include (but are notlimited to):

i. a progressive series of consequences (including after-school detention and/or written referrals to theoffice) for rude/disruptive behavior or other rule violations

ii. having to stand for the remainder of class and/or be the subject of a creative awakening game if you arecaught sleeping in class

iii. leaving your book bag at the front of the room until the bell for any number of days (or weeks) if you packup early

iv. working with the custodians should you deface or damage school or personal propertyf. Contact with Parents: I always send e-mails and make phone calls home, but you ultimately determine the

nature of these conversations.g. Expectations for All Students: Finally and most importantly, I expect the best from each and every one of you!

While I will do my best to assist each of you every step of the way, you are ultimately responsible for making thegrade; you must earn it! Remember that each letter grade carries a descriptor: A indicates excellent work, Bindicates good work, C indicates average work, D indicates fair work, and F indicates poor or

unacceptable work. How many times do we submit average level work expecting an excellent label? Each of you can be successful and reap both tangible and intrinsic rewards through diligent work, creative andanalytical thought, and a willingness to accept serious academic challenges.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we arepowerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, thatmost frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking

so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are allmeant to shine as children do. It's not just insome of us; it is in everyone. And as welet our own lights shine, we unconsciouslygive other peoplepermission to do the same . As we areliberated from our own fear, our presence automaticallyliberatesothers."from Marianne Williamson's A Return to Love - featured in the movie Coach Carter

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District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties High School Honor Code

Belief: In order to foster an environment of mutual trust and respect, we believe, within the community of School District 5 ofLexington and Richland Counties, each individual should accept the personal responsibility to exhibit and promote academic andsocial integrity.Pledge: I will not cheat, plagiarize, steal, misrepresent the truth, and/or treat others in a disrespectful manner. I accept thepersonal responsibility that all work I submit is my own and I will neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance.Code: We expect all students to:

use electronic devices such as calculators, computers, cell phones, and PDA's in a legal and appropriate manner asdirected by the school or teacher.work independently and without assistance from others and avoid giving assistance to others unless specific permissionis given by the teacher with regard to that particular assignment.prepare properly for a test or graded assignment without accepting information in advance from others who have alreadycompleted this work and without disseminating information to someone who has not yet taken a test or worked on agraded assignment.follow teacher directions for the taking of tests or graded assignments without the use of notes or other sources ofinformation unless specifically allowed to do so.be forthright in properly acknowledging the source(s) of all non-original words, phrases, and ideas by using standardrules of documentation or other appropriate stylistic formats approved by a teacher.

Definitions: Cheating is defined as giving or receiving unauthorized assistance. Plagiarismis defined as presenting as onesown the words, phrases, and ideas of another, either on purpose or through carelessness. It also relates to borrowing thesequence of ideas, the arrangement of material, and the pattern of thought of someone else without proper acknowledgement.Academic consequences: Teachers may assign a grade of "0" for the assignment.Consequences: Consequences will include, but are not limited to,

First OffenseReferral to guidance or administrationTeacher call to parentSecond OffenseLoss of exam exemption for the course per district policyConference with teacher(s), parent/guardian, student, and counselor and/or administratorThird Offense

Administrator call to parentLoss of exam exemptions (any and all exams possible to exempt)Fourth OffenseMeeting with parent/guardian, student and principal to discuss behavioral consequences

Guidelines for students:

View a presentation with examples of plagiarism and cheating to be shown at all high schools during the first week ofschool.Sign the Honor Code signature sheet agreeing to abide by the Belief, Pledge and Code. This may be done on allcourses or in one class at the beginning of the year.Write the word PLEDGE followed by a student signature on every major test/assignment turned in for all classes.

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Syllabus Acknowledgement and Information Sheet 2012-2013Mrs. Amy Carter

AP English 4: Literature and Composition

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Please fill out this sheet after both the student and the parent(s) have read the syllabus. Your signature below

indicates that you and your student have read and understand the syllabus, including the district honor codestatement and will abide by the guidelines herein. Please contact me with any questions regarding thisinformation. Remember that you can see updated information about the class (including assignments,deadlines/due dates, and class resources/handouts) on my website:www.lexrich5.org/webpages/acarter.Thank you for sharing your child with me. I look forward to a great year! THANK YOU!

PARENTS: Please print legibly I will use this information to contact you about the progress of your child. Please be careful towrite your email address EXACTLY as it should be entered. Be sensitive to capital and lower case letters.

Name(s) of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) (Print): _________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature(s): ______________________________________________________ Date: ___________

Best email address(es) to reach you about the progress of your child:

Is there anything you would like me to know about your child as his/her teacher?

STUDENT INFORMATION DO NOT MAKE YOUR MOM DO THIS!Dear Students,Please fill out this sheet after you and your parent(s)/guardian(s) have read the syllabus. Your signature indicates that youhave read and understand the syllabus, including the district honor code statement and will abide by the guidelinesherein. Please contact me with any questions regarding this information. THANK YOU!

Student Name (Print): ______________________________________ Class Period: _______

Student Signature:______________________________________ Date: ___________

Students Email Address - PLEASE WRITE EMAIL ADDRESS EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD BE ENTERED; BE SESITIVE TOCAPITAL/LOWER CASE LETTERS. (* A note about STUDENT email addresses: Soon, if you havent already, you will be sendingemails to college application offices and possibly professors. Think about how you present yourself if your email address is something likechapinditzykid@gmail.com. As you will be emailing me this year also, I highly recommend that you create a professional account using

one of the free email services online (preferably Gmail) and that you get in the habit of emailing your teachers using that address. ):

Student Cell Phone #: ____________________________________________ (I will only use this for academic purposes.)Did you take AP Language and Composition last year? _______ If so, what was your AP exam score? _____

Who was your teacher? __________________________ What was your final course grade? _____

AP English Strength: _______________________________ AP English Weakness:_________________________________

Email:

Email:

http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/acarterhttp://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/acarterhttp://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/acartermailto:chapinditzykid@gmail.commailto:chapinditzykid@gmail.commailto:chapinditzykid@gmail.comhttp://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/acarter

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What extracurricular activities do you participate in at school? Outside of school?

Do you work outside of school? ___________ If so, how many hours? ____________

What do you plan to do immediately following high school? (Check any that apply to you.)_____ Military Service Branch = _______________________________________________________________________ Technical School School & Major = ________________________________________________________________ Work Job = _____________________________________________________________________

_____ Four-Year College School & Major = ________________________________________________________________ Travel Destination = ______________________________________________________________

What do you like to read? (Check all that apply to you.)_____ novels (fiction) (Favorites = _______________________________________________________________)_____ non-fiction (Favorites = _______________________________________________________________)_____ magazines (Favorites = _______________________________________________________________)_____ newspapers (Favorites = _______________________________________________________________)_____ websites (Favorites = _______________________________________________________________)_____ other? __________________________________________________________________

What is your favorite movie? ______________________________________TV show?_______________________________

Please print your schedule with room numbers. If you change classes at the semester, write both on the line provided.

1A = __________________________________________________ 5B = __________________________________________________2A = __________________________________________________ 6B = __________________________________________________3A = __________________________________________________ 7B = __________________________________________________4A = __________________________________________________ 8B = __________________________________________________

As your teacher, is there anything else that I should know about you?

Technology Questionnaire:How many computers do you have in your home? _____

Please read each question and put a check mark in either the yes orno column. YES NO

Do your have your own computer?Do you have access to a printer?

Do you have access to the Internet?

Do you have a public library card?Do you know how to email attachments?

Do you know how to search the Internet effectively for a topic?

I consider myself tech-savvy.

Concerning technology, is there anything else I should know?