Anastasia Thibodeau

EDUC 450 - 004

Trisha Engelhardt
Management Plan
3/8/18
Management Plan
My plan, and syllabus are based around the premise of working in Regis Jesuit High School. For the premises
of my syllabus.

Classroom Management and Teaching Style

My classroom set up would start as a set of paired rows, with a clearance through the
middle for pacing through the classroom. In the event of a Socratic seminar, or a similar
group discussion, the arrangement would change into whatever is needed.

At the beginning of every class, the students will spend the first 15 minutes responding to
a writing prompt or free reading. This is to establish the practice of writing in my classes and
encourage good reading practices.

Online class assignments and grades will be managed through Google classroom. This
keeps all of the grade books on the cloud, and students will be able to access their
assignments. It will also ease the turning in of assignments by being connected to the same
cloud that students keep their work in.

Textbooks will be purchased through the MBS website, as required by the school.
Students who will be unable to purchase a copy of some books may contact me for
assessment.

Basic unit calendar and texts will be handed out at the beginning of a unit. This enables
students to keep track of where we are in the unit at any given time.

Students will be allowed to attend to their restroom needs provided that they do not abuse
their privilege.
 Negative behaviors will be met with a discussion handled with discretion. Beginning with
a redirect and increasing to a meeting with the dean of students.

My policy on copies and paper are as follows. I will keep a binder of all copies for each
unit, the copies will be marked with post its and will be pulled out of their pages for quick
and easy copying. Students will receive one hard copy version of the syllabus, and every
assignment and rubric. If the student is to lose this, they will be required to find it themselves
on the google classroom site. Assignments will be turned in on paper, and digitally, so as to
prevent any lost assignments. A dual turn in allows for me to see how prepared a student is
and ensure that in the event that they have forgotten it, they have turned it in. There is no
room for excuses.

Overall my policy on teaching is as follows, I am in the role of not only an educator, but
as that of a mentor as well. I am to lead by example, if I am to expect my students to be
organized and together then I must enable them and open every opportunity for them to
succeed. I am a supporter of creative freedom, and students are allowed to take creative
liberties in assignments provided that they confirm the alterations they want to make with
me. I am always open to suggestions from students, parents, administration and other
teachers in order to better my policies for my students. Change, while often requiring more
work, can bring about the most good for the students.

Personally, I have always enjoyed classes that are discussion based. As a result, the
course syllabus that is presented below is a course that is based in discussion with a heavy
writing focus. It is for a yearlong course, which focuses on the magic of literature and does
so through critical readings of Young Adult Literature. It is a senior elective course and is
designed in order for students to become familiar with different genre’s within the umbrella
of YA lit, and write their own. The novel in the end unit is one of student design, they are to
create everything about it. As such the course is centered around discussion, workshop,
seminar, and group work. I believe that students enjoy working in small groups and that they
can learn more about understanding literature from the viewpoint of their peers. It is for this
reason that I have designed this course exactly as I have, in order to give students, the chance
to learn from each other’s experiences.
Syllabus
Exploring YA Literature
12th Grade – Fall 2019
Instructor: Ms. Thibodeau Email: athibode@regisjesuit.com (mock email)
Phone: (720)951-1994

Recommended: A dictionary, anda thesaurus. You may also choose to purchase an MLA handbook as a resource
for all writing assignments in this class and future classes.

Materials: It is suggested that you get a large binder with dividers for this course to organize assignments and
discussion notes. Handouts will be handed out fairly frequently and it is in your best interest to keep them organized
to help you with later assignments. A collection of pencils, pens, and highlighters, 4x6 note cards, and a thumb drive
are also your responsibility. You are expected to arrive to class prepared, and ready to go, I will not have extra
materials on hand for you to use – NO EXCEPTIONS.

Course Description: This course is designed around the idea that Young Adult Literature can be studied in the
same manner as texts like: Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Jane Eyre, etc.
Simply put, Young Adult Literature is just as important, as the texts of the Canon, and if given the chance
can be held to a higher standard. In this course we study popular texts, as well as the obscure to determine the
answers to questions like: "What is Literature?", "How should it be read?", "What makes good Literature?", "Why
does Literature Matter?", and Ultimately, "Can Young Adult Novels be considered Literature?" Too often texts like
these are dismissed as childish with misleading classifications like "Adolescent Literature". This is however, is far
from the truth.
Topics within the Young Adult Literature Circle include some of the hardest conversations known to man.
They cover everything from, love and loss, to bullying and suicide, from mental health, to that of physical health. As
such, a course should be focused around such a broad "genre" of literature. One created specifically to host
conversations, that would otherwise not be held. A place, for students to share experience, speak on their immediate
thoughts, discover what it is that they love to read, and determine if these texts are worth studying for independently.

Grading: Grades are determined on a point system that includes class participation and attendance, completion of
daily assignments, and completion of homework assignments. Final grades will be based on a ten-point scale.
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F Below 60

Course Policies:

Attendance: A large part of this class is hinged on your in-class participation. If you are not here, you cannot expect
to learn. Therefore, Regis Jesuit High School’s attendance policy applies.
Absence:
The Dean of Students will determine if absences from school are excused or unexcused. Examples of
excused absences are periods or days missed due to illness or injury, school field trips/retreats, or any other school-
related activities and medical appointments. Makeup privileges will be granted for excused absences, but the student
must work with teachers in a timely manner to receive appropriate credit (refer to page 11 for specific policy and/or
class syllabi).
Unexcused absences (for example but not limited to ditching) carry the penalty of three units of JUG per
class period missed, and there is no privilege of makeup work. Repeated offenses of this nature can result in
dismissal from Regis Jesuit. If a student is sick or for some other reason is prevented from attending classes, a parent
or guardian is to call the Attendance Line at 303.269.8102 before 9:00 am to leave a message and explain the
student’s absence. The absence must be excused before the student returns to classes. Calls made to the school by
anyone other than the legal parent/guardian will not be accepted and are subject to disciplinary repercussions.
 The school does not encourage absences for trips, camp and other non-school-related activities. It is
difficult for a student to miss class days and make up homework and class assignments. However, parents have
a right to take their children out of school. The Dean of Students and Academic Assistant Principal will determine
whether such absences are excused or unexcused. Acceptance of an Advanced Absence Form by the Dean’s Office
does not necessarily mean that the absence is excused. See also the Semester Exam Attendance Policy.
If a student must be away from school for two or more days for reasons other than sickness, injury, or
approved school activities, an Advanced Absence Form is to be picked up by the student in the Attendance/Dean’s
office and on the RJHS Dean’s page, (1) signed first by the student’s parents, (2) signed second by the student’s
teachers, and (3) finally evaluated by the appropriate school administrators. This process must be completed two
days prior to the student leaving school. Teachers should clarify a time limit for make-up privileges in these cases.
The Advanced Absence Form does not necessarily give make-up privileges. Any student failing to complete an
Advanced Absence Form may lose make-up privileges.
If a student must leave school early, the student must have a note from a parent or guardian or have a parent
call before school that day. Notes must be turned into the Attendance/Dean’s office in order to receive an early
dismissal slip from the Attendance Desk. This slip must be picked up before the school day begins and given to
the student’s teacher. Please note that only persons authorized by custodial parents in writing will be allowed to pick
up a student during the school day. A student must be in school at least for half of the day in order to represent the
school or be a spectator at any athletic or extracurricular event that day.

Tardies: Regular and punctual attendance at school is expected and required. A student missing 10 or more school
days or 10 days from the same class in any given semester will have his/her attendance record reviewed by the Dean
of Students, and a parental conference will be held with the Dean of Students and the Academic Assistant Principal.
At this conference, further disciplinary measures will be outlined, which could include loss of academic credit for
courses with absences over 10 in a given semester and a subsequent request for the student to withdraw from Regis
Jesuit.
A NOTE FROM ONE’S PARENTS EXCUSING A STUDENT’S ABSENCE OR TARDINESS DOES NOT
NECESSARILY EXCUSE THAT STUDENT.
Consideration will be given to extended illness or serious injury. Students coming to campus late, or
leaving campus prior to the end of the regular school day MUST check in or out with the Dean’s office for the Boys
Division and the Attendance desk for the Girls Division. It is best for seniors to plan trips for college visitation over
school holidays. Missing classes for college visits should be kept to a minimum. Juniors are strongly discouraged
from missing class time for college visits. Family trips, vacations, and non-school activities should be scheduled
outside of school time. Absences of this nature must follow the procedures outlined by the Advanced Absence Form.
If a Custodial Parent or Legal Guardian will be out of town or out of the country and will be leaving his/her child
under the care of a non-custodial adult, please contact the Dean’s office to provide them with the appropriate
information.
Regis Jesuit will need to have the name and contact information of the person watching the student(s) so
that we know who will be responsible in case of an emergency. Falsification of Notes and/or Misrepresentation by
Phone: Forging a parent’s, guardian’s, or relative’s signature on a note or other communication, altering a note or
communication in any way, making or having someone else make a phone call to the school in which the caller
falsely claims to be a parent, guardian or other relative, is illegal and dishonest. Students may be suspended and/or
subject to dismissal for such offenses.

Missed Work / Late Assignments: At the beginning of each unit students will be given a schedule of the lessons, in-
class assignments, and homework. These will be posted in Google Classroom. After an Excused absence, it is the
students’ responsibility to check the assignment sheet, speak with me, and have any work listed completed and
turned in within two class periods. I will not hunt students down to look for missed work. After two days, the
missed work will be graded as a zero. Students will be allowed to make up work after an excused absence but will
not receive credit for that work. If a student misses a test, they will be expected to meet with me to schedule a time
to make it up within 3 days of their return.
At the beginning of the semester, students will receive 3 Moments of Mercy Passes. These can be used to turn in late
assignments for full credit. Each pass is worth 5 pts. extra credit at the end of the semester. Students are responsible
for keeping track of their M&Ms and will not receive another if they lose track of them. Written assignments are
required to be turned in on both Google classroom, and in person at the beginning of class on the date that it is due.
If you are going ot have a problem meeting a deadline for some legitimate reason, see me well ahead of time, not on
the day an assignment is due, to discuss the possibility of an extension. This does not guarantee that you will
receive one, they will be given out on a case by case basis. In the event that you have pre-arranged absences, you
must meet with me to discuss alternative due dates to avoid missing or late work. This includes school excused
absences! If you are gone the day an outline, draft, or paper is due, there is no excuse, assignments are to be turned
in on the day that they are due on Google Classroom, before the end of class and in person upon your return.

Quizizz: There will be weekly quizzes on the website: https://quizizz.com Missing or failing one is not a big deal,
but if it becomes habitual it can damage your overall grade. You are expected to take this Quiz, and are able to make
it up during lunch if and only if you have an excused absence, and you meet with me to organize a make-up.

After School / Office Hours / Lunch Help: If, at any time during the year, your grade should fall to a ‘D’ or an ‘F’
the student will be required to meet with Ms. Thibodeau. Students will be asked to meet with me twice a week until
that grade has reached a ‘C’ The student is expected to advocate for their need for assistance, I will do all in my
power to help the student understand concepts that are discussed in class. However, meetings are no substitute for in
class discussions.

Workshops: Students will workshop every assignment before it is due. This helps the student to work through any
issues prior to turning in assignments for this class. Absence from workshop will result in a reduced grade on the
final draft of the paper or assignment. If you miss a workshop, you are still required to have your assignment peer
reviewed before submission.
Final drafts submitted without the prewriting, rough drafts, and workshop sheets will receive in a reduced
grade.

Academic Integrity: Regis Jesuit High School encourages each of its students to actively participate in the learning
process. It is the school’s expectation that students, over time, will be increasingly able to learn on their own and
produce work that shows their integrity and their efforts. This development requires special care in maintaining an
attitude of academic honesty through the student’s four years at Regis Jesuit High School. The academically honest
student:
 Prepares thoroughly for all academic assignments
 Tries his/her best at all assigned tasks
 Takes ownership of his/her talents and abilities
 Seeks appropriate help when he/she fails to understand or needs reinforcement
 Makes proper use of the efforts and thoughts of others
 Takes pride in each assignment as an example of his/her own skill and effort
To recognize the talents and efforts of each student and to promote the fundamental principles of mutual trust
and respect, Regis Jesuit High School encourages student effort and insists on academic honesty. Among the types
of academic dishonesty not tolerated at RJHS are the following:
Cheating: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials in any academic situation or having someone else do
work for which you are responsible. Examples of cheating or violation of testing protocol include, but are not
limited to:
 Using open notebooks, texts, or other course materials without permission
 Exchanging answers with another student
 Copying another’s test answers with or without his/her permission
 Using “cheat notes”
 Using information on a cell phone or other electronic device
Students must comply with the testing procedures specified by the teacher, for example, silence while test
materials are being distributed, etc.
Fabrication: Inventing or falsifying information. Examples include, but are not limited to:
 Inventing lab data
 Citing sources not used
 Forging an adult’s signature on a note or other communication, altering that note or communication, or
impersonating an adult in phone calls, etc.
Copying: Examples include, but are not limited to:
 Copying homework or papers from another person
 Acquiring answers from the internet or other electronic sources without citing
  Using teacher edition texts or teacher answer keys or test copies
Deception or Misrepresentation: Lying about your work or academic records. Examples include, but are not
limited to:
 Forging a teacher or parent’s signature on any document
 Taking credit for group work to which you did not contribute significantly
Electronic Dishonesty: Using network access inappropriately, examples include, but are not limited to:
 using another’s computer account / computer files
 invading another’s files
 damaging or deleting others’ computer files
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use, intentional or not, of the writing or ideas of others and representing them as one’s
own. Text manipulation is plagiarism. Paraphrasing the ideas of someone else is plagiarism. Credit must be given
to all outside sources, including, but not limited to: research materials, online databases, internet sources,
encyclopedias, charts, graphs, pictures, quotations, and paraphrasing and summaries of another’s written or spoken
words. Plagiarism, regardless of intent or degree or amount, is theft and violates academic integrity. Students
uncertain about what material to cite should consult teachers for guidance and advice.
In accordance with the Student Honor Code, any student whom a teacher finds cheating on school work
will receive a zero for that work and serve five units of JUG. The teacher will write a referral detailing the
circumstances of the offense. The student will report to both the Academic Assistant Principal and the Dean of
Students. Repeated offenses will result in more serious penalties and may result in suspension or expulsion.

Electronic Presence in the Classroom: Student texts may be purchased through the use of an e-reader such as i-
books, or kindle app. The students are also encouraged to bring a device they are comfortable writing with. Be it the
iPad for their texts, or a laptop. This course requires that students be able to discern when it is appropriate for
technology to be in use. Students who fail to use their technology appropriately will not be allowed to use their
iPad’s or laptops unless it is pertinent to the lesson. They will be notified in advance as to when these devices are
required for use. As per school policy, cellphones are to remain in lockers any violation of that policy will result in
a JUG, and the phone being delivered to the dean’s office. There are cases where cellphones may be used in class for
studying, but the students will be notified ahead of time of their pending use.

Dress Code: Students are expected to follow school dress code, any and all violations will be met with a demerit.
Students are expected to know when it is that they must dress up for mass, and for normal school days. They will be
notified ahead of time as to when a dress up day is to occur, failure to wear appropriate attire for those days will also
me met with a demerit.
Reminder: Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Gym Shorts, Yoga Pants, Uggs, Boots, Flip Flips, or
Slippers of any kind are not in dress code and will be met with an immediate demerit.
The Schools Policy on backpacks is that they are not to be in classrooms as they take space and are hazards
in the event of an emergency or drill. As such they are to remain in Lockers for the duration of the school day.
Failure to comply with policy will be met with appropriate measures.

Food and Drink: Due to school policy there is NO FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED IN CLASSROOMS. If you
have a medical condition parameters can be made. Water is always welcome in a clear, plastic container.

Office Hours: I am always available by appointment to meet with students during academic support, lunch, and
before and after school. Please contact me to find out where I will be to support you in any way possible!
athibode@regisjesuit.com

IMPORTANT!
Please sign as an acknowledgement that you have read and understand the policies for the course: Exploring
YA Literature.

Parent: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Student: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________