Course Syllabus

English I Honors Spring 2021     SYLLABUS Mrs. Kibbe

Teacher Information

Name: Mrs. Trude Kibbe      Room: 018      Telephone: 919-496-3975 (ext. 311)     Email: trudekibbe@fcschools.net                 Planning: First Period (8:45 am - 9:55 am)

Course Description

Honors students will define and identify elements of literature, express and explain responses to literature, interpret and analyze fiction and nonfiction text, improve reading proficiency and vocabulary, and gain exposure to notable authors. Students will complete writings with a focus on the five paragraph essay relevant to literary selections. Students will be encouraged through class discussions to express opinions about the assigned literary selections. 

Course Objectives 

Students will...

1. Define and identify the elements of the short story, novels, essays, poems, and plays 
2. Evaluate a short story’s effectiveness through analysis of its elements 
3. Read critically and with proficiency and be able to answer higher level questions 
4. Organize and write a cohesive five paragraph essay 
5. Identify and correctly use grade-level grammar 
6. Listen attentively to and contribute to discussions, and participate in small and large group discussions

Attendance is required and will be taken daily. If a student misses 3 classes, then the Parent/Guardian will be contacted.

Vocabulary  Vocabulary lessons will be a routine part of the curriculum. You will be tested on a regular basis.

Grading (Assignment Weights)    Classwork/Homework – 40%   Tests - 60% 

BHS Late Work Policy - Spring 2021

The following school-wide policy will be applied for all assignments which are submitted late. 

• All assignments MUST be submitted on time as assigned. 
• Assignments that are turned in after 11:59 pm on the due date will be considered LATE and recorded in PowerSchool. 
• Students who turn in a completed assignment after the initial due date will receive a 5 point deduction per day for the first five days. (Example: 5 points - 1 day late, 10 points - 2 days late, 25 points - 5 days late).  
• Once the assignment has been turned in, it will be graded. The grade will be recorded in PowerSchool, but LATE will still be indicated and the appropriate points will be deducted from the raw score based on the above rule. 

If the assignment is more than five days late, a score of ZERO will stand for the assignment.

Supplies: Fully charged Chromebook, earbuds, paper, and pencils

Cheating: If a student cheats, the parent/s will be notified the first time, and a grade of zero will be given for the assignment. The teacher may provide an opportunity for the student to redo the assignment and give a lower grade. The second time, a zero will be given, and the student will be referred to administration for discipline. Plagiarism is cheating. Plagiarism includes using another person’s words or ideas without giving him or her credit. Cutting and pasting from articles or other documents on the internet without properly citing the source constitutes plagiarism. Consequences for plagiarism are outlined in the BHS Student Code of Conduct.

 

Parent Communication:  Parents may email me at trudekibbe@fcschools.net or call me at (919) 496-3975 Ext. 311.  I will respond to your email or call within twenty-four hours. You may view your child’s assignments and grades DAILY through the PowerSchool Portal. If you have not set up an account, please contact the front office and ask them for instructions. 

 

Tardy Policy:  We will follow the Bunn High School tardy policy. Virtual students should be in our GoogleMeet when the class is scheduled to begin. In-person students are expected to be over the threshold of the classroom door before the tardy bell rings. Consequences for tardiness are outlined in the BHS Student Code of Conduct.

Phone Policy:  Phones should be turned off and placed out of sight before you enter my classroom.

Classroom Norms for Virtual Learning 

1. Act as if you are at school and follow all Behavioral Expectations.
2. Use all tools appropriately to help learning.
3. Be a problem solver using the tools that you have. 

 

Behavioral Expectations:   Follow the Bunn High School Student Code of Conduct

1. Come to class on time and prepared.

Prepared means having all materials with you. For Virtual students, On time means being in the GoogleMeet when the class is scheduled to begin. For In-person Students, on time means being over the threshold of the classroom door before the tardy bell rings. 

2.  Be Respectful.

Respect the comments, questions, and ideas of others.  I will not tolerate rudeness nor insensitivity.

3. Listen to instruction.

When a teacher is talking, you should be listening.  Listening helps you learn!

4. Have a positive attitude.

Having a bad attitude is disrespectful.  Keep an open mind during class activities!

5. Remember the Golden Rule: Treat others the way that you want to be treated.

Procedures:

1. Entering the classroom-Go directly to your seat, take out your materials, and begin the warm-up.
2. Announcements-Students are to remain seated and listen quietly to all announcements until they are finished.
3. Pledge of Allegiance-I require all students to respect the rights of those students who participate in saying the Pledge of Allegiance by being still and quiet. 
4. Bathroom – In-Person Students will have bathroom breaks during the school day. You are urged to use the bathroom during these scheduled times. If you must use the bathroom during class time, then you will have to be escorted by a staff member.
5. Being recognized – If you need to ask a question or respond during a class discussion, then please raise your hand and wait for me to call on you.
6. Packing up – Most days, I will allow you two minutes to pack up your things. Do not begin putting away your things until I tell you to do so. Please remain seated until I give you permission to leave.
7. Signing in and out – If you need to leave the room for any reason, you must sign the log near the classroom door. Indicate the destination and the time you leave and return.

Technology Guidelines

1. Cell phones should not be seen, heard, or used during our instructional time.  Any use of personal electronic devices is inappropriate and will be referred to administration for discipline.                                          
2. When using Chromebooks in class, you must not use social media accounts or allow yourself to be distracted by other media or online content. 
3. You are expected to abide by fair use and copyright laws when you use information, pictures, videos, or other media not created by you. This includes citing your sources on all assignments.                            
4. Please respect the devices provided by the school. You do not own them.
5. Do not access any inappropriate content at any time.  
6. You must bring your own earbuds and use them at appropriate times.                                7. As with anything else in our classroom environment, please respect my reasonable requests about your technology use.

Bunn High School Plan B Schedule

 

Plan B Bell Schedule

Bunn High School Plan C Schedule

 

Direct Instruction (Live instruction with teacher. Prioritizes relationship building, opportunities for interacting with peers and new learning, and personalized support.)	Independent Work (Recorded instruction by your child’s teacher or FCS specialists, Assigned activities (either digital or hands-on) to build skills or knowledge or practice and reinforce learning. Reading (assigned and personal choice reading)
8:00-9:00	Conferencing with students, PLCs, planning, Department meeting
9:00-9:45 (1st Period)	9:45-10:15
10:15-11:00 (2nd Period)	11:00-11:30
11:30-12:00	Lunch
12:00-12:45 (3rd Period)	12:45-1:15
1:15-2:00 (4th Period)	2:00-2:30
2:30-3:00	Conferencing with Students