Students

Reading is to the mind what excercise is to the body. ~Joseph Addison  So, what do you need to know about this class? Two main things are key to succeeding in this class: communication and technology. A sizeable portion of your grade will be your class participation. We will be discussing a lot of different pieces of literature throughout the year and inorder to get the most out of the class you will need to be prepared to discuss each piece with me as well as with your peers. If you are not comfortable talking in class now is a good time to start. You will be talking to other and discussing things for the rest of your lives...this is a skill you need to develop. The other thing that is key to succeding is technology. Almost every single assigment I ask you to do will have some sort of technical component. Sometimes we will meet in the computer lab to work, but mostly you will be doing on your own time outside of class. The assigments are not unreasonable and you will be able to do them, just be prepared for the technology =) One last thing you need to know is that I will NOT tolerate the disrespecting of your classmates. Since there will be a lot of class discussion there will naturally be things said that you don't agree with. It is not okay to be rude or negative about your classmates comments/interpretations. It is okay to disagree as long as everything is said with respect. If a student does not follow this rule, they will leave the class for that day and will recieve a zero for their participation for that day. I know this is harsh, but since class discussion is a big part of the learning in this class it needs to comfortable for everyone.

You will find the assigments on the navigation bar as they are assigned. They will be added the day they are assigned, and will be taken off the day they are due. It is your responsibility to do the assignments on time and download any worksheets/handouts you may need. Sometimes I will give you a handout in class, but most of the time the handout will be online with the assignment. Also, assigments are due ON THE DUE DATE. I do NOT accept late assignments. The only exception is sickness, in which case I need a parental note. If you are going to be gone when an assignment is due please make arrangements with me ahead of time as to when you will turn it in.
 * Assignments:**

The grading scale is as follows:
 * Grades:**

90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D 59% or less = F

After the grading period is finnished, grades for that period are FINAL. They cannot be changed unless I have made a mistake on your grade. I will give out regular progress reports so you know where you are at. These progress reports will also be going to your parent/guaridan. If you ever have any concerns about your grade please come talk to me either after class or inbetween classes. I will be happy to discuss it with you.

Breathe! It is going to be an amazing year! I hope you enjoy the technology and the discussion as well as the literature =) Good luck!