COPPER CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

Aztecs Aspire. Aztecs Achieve.

Miss Frazier 9th Grade English Syllabus

(623) 478-4800 Ext. 7-1207
Alicia.Frazier@tuhsd.org
www.FrazierEnglish.Weebly.com

Classroom
Expectations

Courteous

Class Description:
This school year, our mission is to push ourselves to the limits and
beyond of our
intellectual capacity in literacy and writing. By honing our skills of
strategic reading, vocabulary, comprehension, analysis, and critical
thinking, we will explore the realms of complex literary works and nonfiction texts. We will also refine the tools of grammar and composition to
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extend our powers of communication and creativity. The class will
undertake our adventures both individually and through collaboration.
Aspire to high standards
Bring appropriate materials The Arizona State Standards of College/Career Readiness are important
guides for our mission. While I will expect much from you as learners in
Turn quality work in on time
this class, you may expect me to tirelessly and relentlessly teach you
Participate in the learning
what you need to know in order to succeed. I am here to foster learning,
process
growth, fun, respect, community, and technology advancement within
the class. Get ready to discover the secrets of excellence in education
and the wealth of your own potential.
elpful
Place electronics away
Listen actively
Follow instructions
Use appropriate volume

Respect the learning

environment
Work together in class

Share resources
Study together outside of
class

Safe
Sit in seat
Follow classroom

Rules:
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Speak and listen respectfully

Stay honest and have integrity
Be prepared
Celebrate the struggle

These four rules will be upheld alongside Copper Canyons expectations

for a courteous, committed, helpful, and safe classroom.
Consequences
Be aware that the following consequences will be administered when a
student or students choose to break the class or school rules.
1. Warning
2. One-on-one conference with teacher
3. Parental/Guardian contact
4. Office referral which may lead to suspension or expulsion
Notice: ANY serious behavioral actions including, but not limited to,
blatant disrespect of
teacher, others, or self; threats of violence or violence; bullying;
possession of weapons or drugs; and repeated disruptive behavior will
result in IMMEDIATE removal from the class and referral to Copper
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Classroom
Expectations

Courteous

Canyon High Assistant Principal of Discipline per the Tolleson Union High
School District Discipline Policy.

Policies and Procedures

1. Attendance; Attendance is mandatory. Tardiness is not

acceptable and disrupts the learning environment be present, and
Place electronics away
seated before the bell rings, or you will be sent to SWEEP.
Listen actively
2. Entering the Classroom: Students will enter the classroom in a
Follow instructions
quiet and orderly manner, grab whatever materials are listed, and
begin their bell work. Students should also write down any homework
Use appropriate volume
listed for the day in their student handbook.
3. Restroom Policy
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Students are expected to use the restroom during the passing period
Aspire to high standards
at the end of each class. If you must use the restroom during class
time, please bring this to my attention in a private manner. No
Bring appropriate materials
restroom breaks will be allowed during the first and last 10 minutes of
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class, and during any time when instruction is given, where being out
Participate in the learning
of class will be a hindrance. Students must take the purple bathroom
process
pass and their ID with them to the bathroom. They will also need to
sign out and back in on the sheet in the back of the room.
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Please note: Any student who has medical issues and requires
Respect the learning
frequent visits to the
restroom may provide a Doctors note to the
environment
school nurse for a permanent pass.
Work together in class
4. During Instruction:
Students will listen to instruction and follow the directions for
Share resources
completing their notes. (Notebook checks will be done regularly for a
Study together outside of
grade. Please save questions or comments for when I have paused the
class
lecture.
5. Dismissal:
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Once you have entered our classroom, you are not to leave the
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classroom for any reason without my prior approval. At the end of the
period, I will dismiss you NOT the bell. DO NOT pack-up your
Follow classroom
belongings until you are excused doing so may cause the entire
class to be delayed. I will allow several minutes at the end of each
class for students to submit their work and clean up their desks before
leaving.
6. Visitors & Classroom Disruptions:
From time to time we will have visitors in our classroom. Please
continue working and
interact with the guests only if you have been instructed to do so by
administrators or me.

Remember, positive behavior will always be the focus in

the classroom and will be rewarded.
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Grading
Classroom
Expectations

Courteous
Place electronics away
Listen actively
Follow instructions
Use appropriate volume

Committed
Aspire to high standards
Bring appropriate materials
Turn quality work in on time
Participate in the learning
process

Helpful
Respect the learning
environment
Work together in class

Share resources
Study together outside of
class

Safe
Sit in seat
Follow classroom

Grades are earned by each learner, and I will routinely give you progress
reports to let you
know exactly where you are in your pursuit of academic excellence or
you may access the grade book at any time through StudentVue.
Students with a 69% or lower will be sent home with a list of missing
assignments that parents must sign. These students must attend
tutoring before or after school until their score improves.
I will follow the grading scale below to determine your earned grade in
this class:
90-100%
80-89.9%
70-79.9%
60-69.9%
59.9-50%
49.9-0%

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Assignment Weighting:
Summative Assessments Formative Assessments Class Activity/Homework Final Exam/Post CRT

50%
20%
20%
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10%

Make-up Assignments
All assignments and notes can be found at our class website
(www.FrazierEnglish.Weebly.com). I can also e-mail copies of this work
upon request. Hard copies of assignments and notes can be found on
the wall with the cabinets. Students should check the absent calendar
for what they missed. Students can also come in before school, after
school, or during lunch to receive help for any assignments they missed.
Students are responsible for making up any notes they missed.
Late, Incomplete, or Missing Assignments:
Students have two weeks from an assignments due date to turn it in for
full credit. After two weeks the assignment will remain a zero in the
grade book. Students can come make up late work before school, after
school, or during lunch. Students can also request extensions on major
assignments if they discuss doing so with me beforehand.
Performance Assessments
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Classroom
Expectations

Courteous
Place electronics away
Listen actively
Follow instructions
Use appropriate volume

Committed
Aspire to high standards
Bring appropriate materials
Turn quality work in on time
Participate in the learning
process

Helpful
Respect the learning
environment

Work together in class

Share resources
Study together outside of
class

There will be a number of summative assessments administered each

semester in Freshman English. Each student should earn a 60% or higher
on these assessments. If a student does not successfully meet 60% or
higher, he or she will be allowed to come in during tutoring for extra
support and then re-write or re-take the performance assessment. Any
student who does not meet these criteria will need to retake Freshman
English in order to graduate from high school. This is often accomplished
through summer school course work.
Classroom Supplies:
Single-subject, spiral notebook (college ruled), internet access outside of
the school
Contact Information
Parents and students should feel free to contact me anytime with
questions or concerns. The easiest way to reach me is by e-mail. Be sure
to check the class website and ParentVue regularly. Weekly assignments
should be entered into the gradebook by the end of each week. Major
assignments should be entered after two weeks.
REMIND Messaging
I encourage each student and parent to join the class Remind messaging
service that will allow me to send important messages to students and
parents (if opted in) via text messaging or email. The code to gain
access to the Remind messaging system text @missfrazie to 81010 or
send an e-mail to missfrazie@mail.remind.com.

Safe
Sit in seat
Follow classroom

COPPER CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

Aztecs Aspire. Aztecs Achieve.

Classroom
Expectations

Courteous
Place electronics away
Listen actively
Follow instructions
Use appropriate volume

Committed
Aspire to high standards
Bring appropriate materials
Turn quality work in on time
Participate in the learning
process

Helpful
Respect the learning
environment

Work together in class

Share resources
Study together outside of
class

Safe

Freshman English
Syllabus Acknowledgement Form
Miss Frazier

Room 1207

Please sign and have your parent/guardian read the syllabus,

fill-in the information below, and sign and return this slip below
no later than Friday, August 7th.

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Students first and last name (Print)
English Class Period

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___________________________________________
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Parents/Guardians first and last name
(Print)
Phone number
_______________________________________________________________________
Email address
I have read and reviewed the course syllabus for Freshman
English with
my child.
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Classroom
Expectations

Courteous
Place electronics away
Listen actively
Follow instructions
Use appropriate volume

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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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Students Signature
Date

Committed
Aspire to high standards
Bring appropriate materials
Turn quality work in on time
Participate in the learning
process

Helpful
Respect the learning
environment

Work together in class

Share resources
Study together outside of
class

Safe
Sit in seat
Follow classroom