ERWC:ERWC:College Prep CourseCollege Prep Course

Reading Response ExpectationsReading Response Expectations1. Author & Title of Assigned Reading

2. Multi-paragraph format-3 paragraphs work fine for short response

-4 paragraphs work well for longer reading

3. Use a quote from the reading

4. Try to always tie in a good concluding sentence that ties significance of reading to real-world

5. Avoid “I believe”, “I think”-personal examples are fine

Students Rights Students Rights

1. Safe Classroom

2. College Prep Curriculum

3. Rules Clearly Defined

4. Consistent Rule Adherence

5. Grading Policy Clearly Defined

Reading Responses & Class workReading Responses & Class work

**Completion primary grading component so far

College Level Grading Requirements

1. Spelling, Neatness, & Grammar

2. Complete Sentences & Critical Thinking

Make-up PolicyMake-up Policy

1. Calendar of Assignments

assignments posted online

2. Due 24 hours after missed period

on-site exception (if student is on campus or out on a fieldtrip, student must get missed class work before absence & turn in work upon return.)

Participation Grades:Participation Grades:*10% of grade: six weeks left in semester:120 points1. 10 points per week- Notebooks

-Notebook checks Fridays onlyhaving all notes & unit plan materials

2. 10 points per week- Participation-Class Participation & Preparedness

notebooks out, pens, paper, effective contributionsstaying on task-working on ERWC class work

-Bathroom / Tardy subtractions-Cell phone / iPod / Calculator subtractions

no warnings