English 3(11th Grade) Language Arts

Terri Wiley

Strawberry Mansion High School

2015-2016
twiley@philasd.org
Room 508
484-469-8508
The Course:
English three is about reading, writing, and thinking critically! Students will:
Master standards and literacy skills
Read at least one book a quarter
Write and think critically about various genres of literature
Prepare for standardized exams, including the Keystone Exam, SAT, and
ACT
Grow and improve academically
Assessments:
The final grade during each quarter in English 3 will follow the school-wide
categories:
Behavior, Participation, & Attendance
10%
Introduction or Review
10%
Practice & Application
40%
Tests & Projects
30%
Homework
10%

Tasks, Assignments & ProjectsEvery quarter students will be expected to:

1. Read at least one book or major text in its entirety
2. Writean Essay, Report, or Creative Piece of work
3. Complete a project

Read, baby, read!

The more you read, the better reader you will become. The more you write, you
will become a better writer. You must read, write, and reflect in this class!
HomeworkPlease expect to:
Invest time and effort on homework EVERY night for at least 20 minutes
Submit assignments on time!
Complete reading and practice exams to prepare for your future

Late work is NOT accepted!

SuppliesPlease have the following items in class every class period:
1.
Sharpened pencil or pensYou MUST have a writing instrument EVERY
DAY!
2.
Lined paper
3.
Planner (provided by Strawberry Mansion High)

Complete the work. Take ownership of your leaning and

growth!
Expectations:
1. Complete and submit all work! If not, there are consequences including
detention!
2. Keep your binder organized
3. Invest time reading, writing, and the completing work
4. Ask for help! Help someone else. Participate in our community of learners!
Classroom Expectations or Rules!
Participate (always)Learning and growth happens when you are
present mentally, which means focused and on task, and when you
participate!
Be productivePlease do the work assigned. Go above and beyond to
challenge yourself!
Be phenomenal (Be excellent, exceptional, and extraordinary)
Complete your best work by giving your best effort!
Be polite
Prohibited actions in this class:
No eating
No quitting
No profanity
No hoodies
No cellphones

No cosmetology

Grading and Attendance Policies

Extension PassesLate Work:
o Extension passes are NOT accepted for final essays or projects.
o Essays submitted after an assigned due date will drop a full letter grade.
Excused AbsenceYou have a one-day extension for each excused absent
to complete the work. If you miss a class, you are responsible for getting
and submitting the assignments.
Unexcused AbsenceIf you cut class or do not have an excused absence,
you will earn a zero (0) for the work that was due that day and for any work
completed during class.
Out-of-Class PassIf you need to leave class for any reason, you must
use an Out of Class Pass. You get only two (2) per quarter, plus one (1)
extra pass one per semester.
o No one may leave class the first 15 minutes and the last 15
minutes of class
o At the end of the semester, redeem unused passes for extracredit.

English 3 with Wiley

Period:___________

Contact Information & Syllabus Review

Homework assignment:
Ask your parent(s)/guardian(s) to read this syllabus and fill out the information
below. Return this sheet to Wiley!
My child and I have read and discussed the syllabus for English 3,
and we understand the policies and expectations.
Students Name:
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Parents/Guardians Name(s):
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Parents/Guardians Signature:
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Contact information:
Parents/Guardians Email Address:
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Parents/Guardians Cell
Phone:___________________________________________________________________________
Home
Phone:___________________________________________________________________________
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Work Phone:
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Students Cell
Phone:___________________________________________________________________________
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The best way to contact me
is:_____________________________________________________________________________
What additional information would you like to share to help the teacher
work with our student this year? Something you should know about my
child is:
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Hints for parents/guardians:
Make sure our student has a quiet place to study at night (no phone, radio, or TV).
Encourage our student to read and complete homework every night.
Discuss our students learning with her/him.
Ask our student to read her/his essays to you.
If our student does not complete homework regularly, check the Planner and the class
website: workwithwiley.weebly.com.
The end of each unit and/or the weeks before the end of the quarter is an important time
for our student to be in class every day. Our student will have an easier time completing
big projects and essays if she/he doesnt miss class.
Please contact the teacher any time with any question, comments, and concerns!