English 1

Syllabus
2017-2018 Waipahu High School

Contact: Sign up for

Mrs.ACFlores@gmail.com Sign up for
the class text Text @__________ to 81010
To: 81010
alerts for
Remind App updates on Students: Reply with your
homework, first & last name
MrsFloresWHS.weebly.com tests, quizzes,
Type message:
and other Parents: Reply with name &
P___flores
important parent of (childs name)
307-9498 information. Ex. Atticus Finch parent of Scout

Course Description Grades

During the course of the school year, we will be studying non-fiction text and amazing
pieces of literature from a number of different genres. Well consider aspects of plot,
theme, structure, and language as well as historical and cultural background, and
determine how each contribute to the meaning of the text as a whole. Well practice the 30% 30% 25% 20%
15%
writing process to publish work we are proud of. Assignments will address the common
core learning standards as well as the general learner outcomes for the state of Hawaii.

Essays/Projects

Exams/Quizzes

Participation
Homework/Classwork
Through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing, well explore the theme of
Coming of Age while refining our attitudes, habits, and skills.

Class Materials & Supplies

Required/Daily: Grades will be available
on INFINITE CAMPUS.
1 Composition Book, college ruled, for English ONLY
Please check INFINITE
3 plain manila folders, letter size CAMPUS regularly. Feel
Donations of regularly used free to ask me any
1 pack 3x5 index cards, unruled, white
questions you might
3x3 in. post-its supplies: have about a particular
Kleenex box grade. I make mistakes,
Highlighters
so you have a
Pencils, blue/black pens, eraser, & whiteout Paper towel roll responsibility to make
Clorox disinfectant wipes sure Ive got everything
Scissors & gluestick or mini stapler
correct! This can be done
Colored pencils 8 x 11 white copy paper during non-instructional
time.
 Class Expectations
Responsibility

Be prepared with your

Maintain a respectful
and positive attitude
toward the teacher
and classmates.
Be on time! Our time
of learning begins as
soon as you walk into
the classroom.
Cell phones, electronics,
and ear phones are not
permitted in class
unless otherwise
specified. Put them
away before the bell
rings. If I see it, I may
collect it, and your
parent may retrieve it
after school.
daily class materials.
You may have water
You are given 4 in class. Food and
bathroom breaks a other beverages are
day - before school, not allowed.
recess, lunch, and after
class. Please plan Personal grooming is
accordingly! not allowed.
You start the class and You are accountable
you need to start for keeping our
immediately! classroom clean.

...For excused
Late / Incomplete Work Policy Absentee Policy absences
YES - we did something important while you
Assignments are considered complete when all requirements/ were absent. It is your responsibility to check with
components are met. me the day you return, during non-instructional
time to find out what you missed.
Late work is accepted for 50% (F) of the grade you earn.
Late work is only accepted by the next class period. You have ONE DAY for every day you are
absent to make up missed work. After that day,
Late work will be entered in INFINITE CAMPUS when I get to it. any missing assignments will be accepted with
If my work is not your priority, putting it in immediately is not a late penalty.
mine. DO NOT repeatedly ask me to enter it to meet your grade
e-submission: You are always welcomed to
check deadline. email me your assignments if you know you will
There are multiple computer labs on campus for you to use. be absent.
You need to have your school I.D. and technology forms Any assignment you are absent for
turned in! Printer and internet issues are not an excuse. will be entered as a ZERO until it is
turned in.

Plagiarism Life Happens Final Note...

Plagiarism is taking ideas and
writings of another and passing
them off as ones own.
Plagiarism includes...
1. Turning in anothers work as your own
2. Copying work from a friend before
class (or while in another class)
3. Including a source but failing to cite it
4. Copying an authors exact words and
passing them off as ones own
Students caught plagiarizing will be given a
ZERO for the assignment.
If you are having issues at
home, have a huge exam
coming up for science, or
realize you need more time to
complete your absolute best
work for any other reason,
e-mail me and request an
extension. You must e-mail me
the day before for the
extension to be granted. You
cannot come in 5 min. before
class and expect an extension.
I absolutely LOVE teaching and Im
excited to share my passion with
you this year. I believe that all
students can learn and that their
skills and abilities develop over
time - Practice makes progress,
not perfect. I have high
expectations because I care about
each of my students. Above all, I
want students to be successful.
I welcome questions or
comments and am looking
forward to a great year!