Mrs.

Eubanks | English 1
2022 - 2023
Course Description and Objectives: This course focuses on reading, writing, and analyzing texts.
The primary objectives of this class are to encourage students to confidently write in varied modes,
to obtain strong grammar and vocabulary skills, and to strengthen the depth of their textual
analysis. This course features texts from novels, plays, speeches, letters, and poems and centers
heavily on the traditional English 1 curriculum.
Major Texts:
Selections from our textbook myPerspectives - 9
Mythology* - Advanced Honors Only
Romeo & Juliet
The Odyssey
To Kill a Mockingbird*
Fahrenheit 451*

*These selections are not in our textbook; students should obtain their own copies from the library or
any major bookseller. Some copies will be available in the classroom to check out.

These are selected texts. Any additional texts required will be posted in our online learning platform.
Please note that Advanced Honors will have at least one Independent Book Project.

Reading will primarily be completed outside of class in order for class time to focus on analysis,
discussion, research, and writing. Grading Scale:
A - 90 and above
Grading Policy:
B - 80 - 89
Late Work - Is strongly discouraged and will be C - 70 - 79
penalized, including receiving a zero for the D - 60 - 69
assignment F - 59 and below
Due Dates - Adhere to these strictly! Usually
assignments are due at the beginning of class Grades Breakdown:
Absent Work - Per school policy, you will have 5 Formative Assessments - 60 % each quarter
days to submit work from your absence once homework, classwork, etc.
you return to school. Please email me with Summative Assessments - 40 % each quarter
extenuating circumstances if a special tests, projects, papers
Exams (Midterms & Finals/EOC) - 15% of semester
arrangement is needed.
grade

Contact Me Email: eubankse@rcschools.net

Phone: 615-904-6789

The best way to get in contact with me is through email. I try to respond within
24-48 hours to all emails from students and parents. Students will also be given
a Remind Code in class to join to be able to text me and to receive updates.
 Organization & Materials
Materials Needed DAILY: Suggested Organization:
Assigned textbook or novel I do not care what method of organization you use for your materials and
Pens or pencils assignments; however, I strongly suggest that you have a consistent method
College Ruled loose leaf paper you use this year. I personally like to have a three ring binger--I do not care if
Highlighters it is shared with other classes/subjects so long as it remains efficient and
Laptop or similar device organized.

Classroom Expectations
In Our Classroom: Basic Expectations:
We will spend class together all year. With that in mind, please adhere to the Be Prepared
expecatations of our classroom. I expect you to hold yourself and others Be Kind
accountable. Remember, not everyone will share your opinion and that is Be Thoughtful
okay. Be Intentional

Plagiarism & Cheating

As the handbook clearly states, any work submitted that is not your own is grounds for a zero. Parents and
administrators will be notified.
Examples of plagiarism and cheating:
Copying from another student's test, paper, report, or assignment, or allowing another student to copy from
you
Copying from or using a textbook or class notes during a closed-book exam
Using your phone during an assessment or when otherwise prohibited
Submitting material authored by another person with the intention of passing it off as your own
Submitting work that has been edited by others without permission of the instructor
Copying a passage of text directly from a book, journal, or the internet, etc. without indicating the source or
without using a recognized style for citing sources
Taking a test or writing a paper for another student. Completing another's homework.
Securing or supplying in advance a copy of an exam without the knowledge or consent of the instructor

Academic dishonesty, which includes plagiarism and cheating, is a very serious infraction. It will result in the work
receiving a zero and a notification to the student's parents and administrators. It also inevitably results in a lost of
trust. Generally, it is better to ask your instructor for help than it is to cut corners by cheating or plagiarizing.

Classroom Library
Any books in my classroom library are not assigned but read by student choice and can be returned at any time.
Students are encouraged to discuss independent book choices with their parents/guardians.