MPUSD Secondary Course Syllabus

Name of School/Year: Monterey High School, 2015-2016

Name of Course: English 1
Teachers Name: Walsh
Room Number: 90
Email: mwalsh@mpusd.net
Website information: mwalsh.cf
Preparation Period/teacher availability for extra help or conferences:
1st
period -A day
5th
periodB day

Course description from District approved course outline:

English 1 is a one-period, college preparatory course designed to make each student a better reader, writer, speaker
and thinker of the English language. Additionally, students will be given plenty of opportunities to develop their
higher order thinking skills. The course content will focus on the essential elements of literature, develop critical
thinking skills, and expose students to these four types of writing: narrative, expository, persuasive and response to
literature.
Prerequisite courses/skills needed for this course:
Graduation from an accredited middle school with proficiency in ELA standards approved for the 8 th grade.
Key essential standards/skills to be mastered in course:
Reading 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, Writing Strategies 1.0, Writing Applications 2.0, Writing 1.0, Listening and Speaking 1.0,
Speaking Applications 2.0

Assessment/Evaluation methods used in this course:

Essays, research assignments, responses to literature, tests, quizzes, individual and collaborative projects
Major Assignments/Examinations-schedule:
To be given at end of each unit.
Curriculum and instructional materials needed for this course:
Holt Textbook---supplied by school, binder and/or notebook with college ruled paper, blue, black and red
ink pens, pencils, eraser, highlighter
District Grading Policy:
Grades are based upon the mastery of grade and/or course standards in middle and high school and progress towards
meeting standards as measured by the statewide assessment reporting scale. Grades shall be reported for every
student during each marking period using the District's established grading scale. (BP/AR #5121)
Proficiency Level Scale Secondary
Advanced Mastery of Grade level 5 (90-100%) A (4.0 grade points)
Proficient Mastery of Grade level 4 (80-89%) B (3.0 grade points)
Basic Mastery of Grade level 3 (65-79%) C (2.0 grade points)
Below Basic Mastery of Grade level 2 (45-64%) D (1.0 grade points)
Far Below Basic Mastery of Grade level 1 (44%) F (0 grade points)
Incomplete 0.5 (22%) 0 grade points
Classroom Grading Policy: : Quarterly and semester grades will be a composite of test and quiz scores,
essays, group and individual projects, and homework assignments .

District Homework Policy:

Homework should serve four purposes: to build fluency, foster application, provide spiral review and offer
opportunities for extension. In general, the purpose of homework is to apply what students have learned in class,
therefore new and unfamiliar skills and concepts should not be required as homework in most classes. Homework
counts for no more than 15% of the total academic grade. (BP 6154)

Classroom Homework Policy: Identical to district

District Attendance/Make-up work Policy:
Students who miss work because of an excused absence shall be given the opportunity to complete all assignments
and tests that can be reasonably provided. Students shall receive full credit for work received within a reasonable
amount of time. (CF 5113)
Students who miss school because of unexcused absences may be given the opportunity to make up missed work
for credit. Teachers shall assign make up work as necessary to ensure academic progress, not as a punitive measure.
Students who do not complete work shall be given the lowest grade on the scale instead of a zero for nonperformance.
Classroom Attendance/Make-up work Policy: Identical to district

District/School Discipline Policy:

While on campus, students will follow all school rules, show respect for all adults, fellow students, and both
personal and school property. In addition, students will comply with the established guidelines of the Monterey
Peninsula Unified School District student dress code. A progressive discipline process is followed incorporating the
Schools Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Plan. As students continue violating school rules,
consequences for student actions become more severe. Classroom suspension and possible removal from school will
result when students engage in infractions that are outlined in Education Code related to Progressive Discipline
Grounds For Suspension or Expulsion According to Education Code 48900, (BP# 5144).

Classroom Rules/Expectations and Consequences:

Expectations

Consequences

Respect the teacher and other classmates

Bring proper work materials each day
Be on time
Cell phones will be turned off

Detention
Parent contacted
Student is sent to assistant principal

Academic Honesty: Students need to prove to themselves that they can do successful work as a result of their
own efforts. Cheating, lying, and/or plagiarizing could result in disciplinary actions and/or implications that may
impact the grade for the course. Causes for academic dishonesty are complex and is best addressed by counseling
and parental involvement. Teachers will establish a classroom policy consistent with research-based best practices.
Classroom Policy: Any student caught copying anyone elses work claiming it as his/her own without
proper acknowledgement will fail the assignment, and parents/guardians and proper administration will be
notified.

I have received a copy of the course syllabus for English 1 that includes the standards/skills to be
mastered, the method of assessment and evaluation along with the classroom grading policy. In addition,
I understand the rules/expectations and consequences for the class.
Student Name: ____________________________________________________ Class Period: ________
Student Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________
Parents/Guardians,
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