Midnight Literature 2020 - 20201

 Mr. Alten/Mr. Boyer/Ms. Twiggs

“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” - H.P Lovecraft

House Rules: C.P.R Cooperation- Participation- Respect

Tentative Syllabus 

Independent Reading: H.P. Lovecraft, Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, Robert Kirkman, and many others (TBA). Questions and comments will be held on Google Classroom. Dates forthcoming.

Grading Policies

Assessment: Tests, Papers, Projects, Quizzes           50%

Assignments: Classwork, Homework, Participation     40%

Progress Assessments                                             10%                   

Late Work Policies

• Essays may be submitted late for partial credit (determined via school policy).
• In the event of an absence, students must make up quizzes within five school days. If not, a zero will be assigned. Homework and classwork must also be submitted on time for full credit.
• In the event of an absence, homework or classwork must be submitted one day after the absence in order to receive full credit.
• Completed homework and classwork submitted late be penalized:
• 1 day late -25%
• 2 days late -50%

Requirements

• A notebook with 2 - 3 sections, a folder, and a writing implement are required daily. A 3 ring binder is acceptable. Sections include Journals/ Notes/ Class copies
• Organization is key.
• Google Drive & Classroom will be an integral component of this class (Docs and Slides in particular). Google Classroom code: TBA
• Vocabulary is assigned regularly.
• 10 - 15 words, accompanying activities, and a QUIZ
• Daily Journal.
• Students will complete the question/topic of the day on a daily basis.
• The question and answer selections must be copied down (This will count as a weekly classwork grade.).

Expectations or C.P.R

• Students must arrive to class on time.
• Failure to do so will result in a loss of classwork points and disciplinary repercussions.
• Students must be seated in their assigned seats when the bell rings and be prepared to learn.
• Students will not invade one another’s personal space (Don’t touch each other, please.).
• No foul language or racial epithets.
• Students are expected to be open-minded and tolerant.
• Respect one another and the teacher.
• No hoods are to be worn (in compliance with school policy).

Electronics Policy

• All electronic devices must be PUT AWAY and OUT OF SIGHT unless the teacher says otherwise..
• Failure to do so is insubordination and loss of participation points. Parents should inform the school if there's anything pressing that their student may be expecting a call/text

Additional Online Expectations 

Communication

• Be your own advocate.
• If you have an issue with an assignment, need additional help, or are worried about a deadline, please come and see me after class or during one of my free periods.
• Email is the most efficient way to reach me:
• salten@gehrhsd.net    (room 225)
• wboyer@gehrhsd.net (room 115)
• mtwiggs@gehrhsd.net (room 223)

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