Course Description

Mrs. Gage

Semester 1	Semester 2
The Writing Process Short Stories The Odyssey Utopian Literature Circles Den of Lions Middle East Children's Book	Of Mice and Men Personal Narrative Grammar Research Paper Poetry A Long Way Gone Romeo & Juliet

Class Expectations	Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ready
Grading Weights	Assessments = 60% Daily Assignments = 40 %
Grading Scale	Northview's Grading Scale:   100-93 A 92-90 A- 89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B- 79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C- 69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 D-
Late Work	Assignments are late if they are not complete when collected. Turned in by next class = 75% of score it receives Turned in afterward = 60% of score it receives Deadlines for late work will be announced. See Mrs. Gage for retake/redo opportunities.
Make-Up Work	When absent, be sure to check the absent tray and the calender to copy and pick up missed agenda items. It is the student's responsiblity to obtain missed notes or assignments, and to schedule times to take missed tests or quizzes. Make up work is due the following class period.
Office Hours	I am available during the following times for extra help and/or other questions or concerns: -During Blocks 1 & 5 -During Advisement -Before and after school by appointment

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