English II Procedures 2014-2015

Instructor: Cynthia Mills

Classroom: 301
Telephone: 283-1801
Email: cmills@carson.k12.nv.us

Course Description
English II is an exciting and engaging course that further develops the skills taught in English I
in connection with literature and writing. Students will read and analyze both fiction and
nonfiction texts, practice writing using proper conventions and grammar for various purposes
and audiences, conduct research and synthesize their findings, acquire and use content specific
vocabulary, and engage in both speaking and listening in multiple contexts.

Behavior Guidelines
Be respectful: Students are expected to treat their classmates, teacher, and classroom
furnishings with respect.
Be responsible: Students are expected to come to class on time with necessary materials
and assignments.
Work hard: Students are expected complete all assignments on time, completely, and
with their best effort.

All Carson High School rules and policies will be followed, please see student handbook
for more information and expectations.

Required Materials
The following materials must be brought to class every day:
Planner
3-ring binder-Please have the following sections: Sentence Structure, Literature, Essays,
Research, Vocabulary.
Notebook (can be a part of the binder)
A pencil and pen (blue or black ink only, please)
Outside reading book(when assigned)
Required texts

Required texts will be provided and must be brought to class everyday. These books will
individually checked out, and each student is responsible for his or her book. Class books
must be returned in good condition; if the book is not returned or is returned damaged,
the student will be responsible for paying for the book.


Class Information
In addition to assigned reading, students are expected to read 200 pages of outside
reading per quarter. Students may choose any book that they wish to read for this
requirement. Please refer to outside reading requirement document.
Our class will use Edmodo, so be sure to check it regularly.
Late homework will receive a zero.
Long term assignments (such as large projects or papers) will receive a 10% reduction for
every DAY (not class period) that they are late.
Students will receive two homework passes per semester. This pass allows the student to
turn the assignment in one class period late without penalty.

Academic Honesty
Cheating or plagiarism of any kind will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will
receive a zero on the assignment and will be referred to his or her dean. Please see the student
handbook for a more complete definition of cheating and plagiarism and consequences.

Grades
Grades will be updated weekly. Students are welcome to see me before school, during lunch, or
after school to discuss assignments and grades. Please email me with any questions or concerns
about your students grade.

Grading Scale:
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F 59% and below