Course Title: Advanced Placement English

Instructor: Elizabeth Joseph (ejoseph@fontbonneacademy.org)

Overview: This course offers challenging material to the serious student who loves to read, think, and learn. Through class discussions, oral presentations, literary analyses papers, and practice AP exam questions, the student thinks more insightfully and writes more cogently. At the end of the year, the student should appreciate literature more deeply and be prepared for success on the Advanced Placement exam.

Teacher Expectations:

• Properly prepare for class, that is, read carefully and insightfully and bring correct materials to class.
• Work to the best of your ability; success comes to the persistent hard worker “at unexpected hours” (Thoreau).
• Avoid all forms of plagiarism; let an honest effort be your mantra. Maintain your integrity.
• Respect all divergent views in our class.
• Communicate with me about any extended absences or issues that may affect your performance.

Grading:

• Point values for each assignment range from 10-200. Longer papers demand more weight.
• Occasionally there will be reading quizzes on homework.
• A late paper will lose ten points for each day it is late.
• Grades will be posted on line frequently.

Classroom Policies:

• School policies regarding uniform, tardiness to class, plagiarism, student and teacher absence will be enforced. (Reminder: teacher absence: complete the assignment on your own and place in the marked folder before 2:10 P.M. to receive proper credit).
• English make-up day: Thursday, 302 u at 2:15 P.M.

I am looking forward to this year. Exchanging ideas with you , gaining a new appreciation for literature, and assisting you with your college essays and writing assignments should make the year stimulating and worthwhile for all..