Monday, August 24

Intensive Reading
Mr. Cooper
Periods 1-5

Objective: Students will understand rules & expectations.
Activities: Syllabus handouts, rules overhead; class discussion regarding reading attitudes; student information sheets.

ACCELERATED READER

1. You cannot read an AR book that has an accompanying movie.
2. You are required to read 75 pages a week (15 pages a night). Extra credit will be given to those students who read extra pages.
3. You will receive daily work grades for bringing your AR book to class.
4. You are only allowed to read AR books. Do not ask for an alternative assessment on a book that is not AR.
5. The AR book you choose to read should be at or above your reading level. For example, if your book level is 5.3 and you read an AR book that is 3.5, then you will receive ZERO credit for having read the book even if you pass the test.
6. You cannot take an AR test on a book that you are studying in another class.

If you choose not to participate in the AR program, then you could fail this course. Please see me if you have any questions about Accelerated Reader.

SYLLABUS

11th Grade Reading
2009-2010

Teacher: Mark Cooper
Phone number: (754) 322-0500 x. 3209
Email: mark.cooper@browardschools.com.
Best time to reach me: between 12:50 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Required materials
1. Folder (with three prongs)
2. Loose-leaf paper
3. Pencils
4. Pens
5. AR book (bring to school daily for a grade)

The goal of this class is to … :
1. create accurate, fluent and expressive readers
2. empower strategic readers
3. extend reading comprehension
4. develop written expression
5. develop listening comprehension
6. encourage peer interaction
7. extend critical thinking
8. foster a love of reading

The Broward County grading scale is as follows:

90-100=A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
0-59=F

The following categories will be used to determine grades:

15% FCAT
40% AR: (Students are required to pass one AR test every two weeks – failure to do so could lead to failure from the course)
15% Vocab
15% Impact
15% Readers Theatre

Expectations

Food: Food, including water, must be put away or thrown away before entering class. Failure to do so will result in a detention.
Dress: It is expected that all students will dress properly. Students not dressed properly will be sent to the main office.
IPOD/MP3/CD players, phones, etc.: All devices must be put away. If a student has one of these devices out, security will be called and the device will be confiscated.
Language: It is expected that all students will speak properly. Cursing in class will result in a detention.
Cheating: Cheating is not acceptable and will result in a zero, parental contact, and a referral.
Grooming: Personal grooming should not be done in class. If a student is caught grooming in class, a detention will be issued.
Tardies: Students are expected to be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. Students not seated and ready to work when the bell rings will be given detentions. Students not in the respective classrooms when the bell rings will be sent to lockout.
Respect: Students are expected to respect themselves, their peers, and their teacher.
Etc.: For additional expectations, see the Code of Student Conduct.

Textbook

We will use three books in this class to help children prepare for the FCAT, including:

1. Preparing for FCAT, Reading
2. Impact 3
3. Topics for the Restless

These books will be available to students during class. However, they can be checked out on a case-by-case basis.

Website

Parents can keep up with student progress (attendance, assignments, etc.) by checking the online version of Pinnacle, which can be accessed through the school website at www.coralspringshigh.org. Parents can also see what students do on a daily basis by checking my teacher website at http:// MrCooper20092010.blogspot.com

LAPTOPS

RULES REGARDING USE OF CSHS LAPTOPS

1. Student work needs to be saved to student folder. Work saved to the laptop will be lost the next time the laptop is restarted.

2. All students will be assigned a laptop. Please see your teacher if you need to use a laptop that is not assigned to you. You are responsible for the laptop you are assigned to. You will be assigned an obligation if your laptop is damaged in any way.

3. Laptops are fragile so please do not touch the screen.

4. The laptops print to the printer on top of the cart only. They will not print to any existing classroom printer. Classroom computers will not print to the laptop cart printer.

5. Do not attempt to remove the ID stickers. Doing so is considered vandalism and disciplinary action will be taken.

6. Any message popping up from Microsoft Anti-spyware should be answered with “OK, allow or ignore” depending on your choices. Any messages popping up asking to update software should be answered with “NO” or “LATER.”

7. Game playing/surfing the ‘Net/listening to music is not allowed on CSHS laptops.


I UNDERSTAND HOW LAPTOPS ARE TO BE USED

I (please print your first and last name), _________________________________, have read and understand the rules regarding proper use of Coral Springs High School laptops. I understand that if I disobey any of the above rules that I could be 1) assigned a detention and/or referral AND 2) could be assessed a financial obligation that will stay on my permanent record.


I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SYLLABUS

I (please print your first and last name), _________________________________, have also read Mr. Cooper’s syllabus and understand what is expected of me,. I also understand what makes up my grade.



STUDENT SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________

DATE: __________________________


ALSO ...

(1) Discuss syllabus
(2) Discuss pass policy
(3) Discuss AR
(4) Discuss care of laptops
(5) Discuss homework
(6) Discuss evacuation routes
(7) Discuss what to do if you want to leave when the bell rings
(8) Distribute appropriate forms
(9) Discuss posted signs
(10) Discuss theme of room
(11) Discuss what to do if we receive a visit from a county official

HOMEWORK FOR PERIOD 1
(1) All forms need to be turned in by Monday, Aug. 31. Do not turn the forms in individually. You will receive a grade for turning in your forms on time.
(2) Bring a book on Friday, Aug. 28 for SSR. You will receive a grade for this.
(3) Make sure that your parent calls me by Friday, Sept. 4. The phone number is (754) 322-0500 x. 3209. You will receive a grade for this.
(4) Buy a three-pronged folder

HOMEWORK FOR PERIODS 2-5
(1) Bring a book on Friday, Aug. 28 for SSR. You will receive a grade for this.
(2) Make sure that your parent calls me by Friday, Sept. 4. The phone number is (754) 322-0500 x. 3209. You will receive a grade for this.
(3) Buy a three-pronged folder. You will receive a grade for this.