Creative Writing Syllabus
Brian Ruth
Creative Writing
[email protected]
541-830-6041
Room 101
Course of Study:
Overview
Description
Student Goals
Learning Objectives
Description
Student Goals
Learning Objectives
Classroom Expectations:
Tolerance Expectations
Discrimination of any kind, whether it is related to ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, social class, or mental/physical disability, will not be permitted within my classroom under any circumstances. The consequence for behavior we consider discriminatory will be an immediate referral to the school’s administration.
Behavior Expectations
My classroom is also a respectful, positive, productive place where all students have the opportunity to be successful. To this end, nothing any of us do should interfere with the right of others to learn. In the classroom, we will establish procedures and develop routines to maintain student success. Furthermore, we will practice our established procedures so everyone has an opportunity to learn them.
Academic Expectations
You are expected to be actively involved in all of the following: vocabulary and grammar; bell- work/warm-ups; note taking; small and large group discussions; reading (class literature as well as independent reading); writing (short responses and summative assessments); listening to fellow students and myself; and all other activities. You are expected to complete all assignments, work samples, projects, and tests.
Preparedness
I expect you to bring all necessary materials to class every time we meet. You must have a binder for this class. You must bring your iPad, fully charged, to class every day. You must also bring a pen/pencil, highlighters, and an independent reading book every time we meet.
Presentation and Saving your Work
All assignments must be neatly written or typed. All work should be neat; crumpled or torn paper is not acceptable. In addition, please do not throw anything away.
Absences
Daily attendance is incredibly important; the learning experiences you miss in the classroom are often impossible to make up. Please note that you will not be able to make up in-class participation points you miss when you are absent. If you are absent, I expect you to make up all assignments. It is imperative that, when you return after an absence, you discuss what you missed with me, a fellow classmate, Google Classroom, and/or log in to StudentVue for access to all assignments.
Tardiness
Class will begin when the bell rings; please be in your seat at that time. Please check the agenda on the board for the schedule and/or special instructions each day. Tardies are recorded and the school-wide tardy policy will be followed.
Food
Eating snacks are acceptable in class as long as it does not create distractions or messes. This is a privelege that can be taken away at my discretion.
StudentVue
I will update StudentVue, the student login portion of my Synergy grade book, at least once per week. I encourage my students and their parents/guardians to access StudentVue/ParentVue regularly. Please remember that, as a result of the Credit by Proficiency assessment and grading policies, individual standards will always reflect your ability to demonstrate your understanding of the material.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated within my classroom. Just don’t do it. If you have any questions about what behavior constitutes cheating and/or plagiarism please see me immediately. If you cheat or plagiarize, you will be referred to the administration.
Grading and Assessment Policies
Discrimination of any kind, whether it is related to ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, social class, or mental/physical disability, will not be permitted within my classroom under any circumstances. The consequence for behavior we consider discriminatory will be an immediate referral to the school’s administration.
Behavior Expectations
My classroom is also a respectful, positive, productive place where all students have the opportunity to be successful. To this end, nothing any of us do should interfere with the right of others to learn. In the classroom, we will establish procedures and develop routines to maintain student success. Furthermore, we will practice our established procedures so everyone has an opportunity to learn them.
Academic Expectations
You are expected to be actively involved in all of the following: vocabulary and grammar; bell- work/warm-ups; note taking; small and large group discussions; reading (class literature as well as independent reading); writing (short responses and summative assessments); listening to fellow students and myself; and all other activities. You are expected to complete all assignments, work samples, projects, and tests.
Preparedness
I expect you to bring all necessary materials to class every time we meet. You must have a binder for this class. You must bring your iPad, fully charged, to class every day. You must also bring a pen/pencil, highlighters, and an independent reading book every time we meet.
Presentation and Saving your Work
All assignments must be neatly written or typed. All work should be neat; crumpled or torn paper is not acceptable. In addition, please do not throw anything away.
Absences
Daily attendance is incredibly important; the learning experiences you miss in the classroom are often impossible to make up. Please note that you will not be able to make up in-class participation points you miss when you are absent. If you are absent, I expect you to make up all assignments. It is imperative that, when you return after an absence, you discuss what you missed with me, a fellow classmate, Google Classroom, and/or log in to StudentVue for access to all assignments.
Tardiness
Class will begin when the bell rings; please be in your seat at that time. Please check the agenda on the board for the schedule and/or special instructions each day. Tardies are recorded and the school-wide tardy policy will be followed.
Food
Eating snacks are acceptable in class as long as it does not create distractions or messes. This is a privelege that can be taken away at my discretion.
StudentVue
I will update StudentVue, the student login portion of my Synergy grade book, at least once per week. I encourage my students and their parents/guardians to access StudentVue/ParentVue regularly. Please remember that, as a result of the Credit by Proficiency assessment and grading policies, individual standards will always reflect your ability to demonstrate your understanding of the material.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated within my classroom. Just don’t do it. If you have any questions about what behavior constitutes cheating and/or plagiarism please see me immediately. If you cheat or plagiarize, you will be referred to the administration.
Grading and Assessment Policies
Make-up Work
As previously outlined under “absences,” you are responsible for finding out what you missed. If you were absent during a summative assessment, you will have to make up your summative assessment on one of the in-class designated make-up days. After that point, you will lose that opportunity. This does not mean you will automatically fail the class, but it will give you one less opportunity to show proficiency or higher on the assessed standards.
A Final Note to Parent(s)/guardian(s)
Please feel free to contact me about your child at the e-mail address listed at the top of this course syllabus. Additionally, the school district’s student information system, Synergy, is designed to help parents stay in better contact with the school regarding their child’s attendance and progress in class. I would strongly encourage you to utilize this system. Parents and students can also access documents, including notes and assignments on this site.