World Literature and Composition

Course Number: 23.0630001

Westlake High School
Teacher (s): M. Woods
Room Number: 218
Year: 2015-2016
Textbook: World Masterpieces, Prentice Hall
Textbook Price: $94.25

Phone Number: 470-254-6400

Email: woods @fultonschools.org
Website: http://seniorlitclique.weebly.com
Tutorial Days: Thursdays
Tutorial Hours: 4:00-5:00 and by appointment
Tutorial Location: Room 218

Course Description: In our study of World Literature, students develop an understanding of classic and
contemporary literature from various places in the world. *This timetable is subject to change without
notice at the discretion of the instructor
Course Prerequisites: Students should have completed American Literature, 10th and 9th Grade
Literature
GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS or CCGPS : (include)
GRADING POLICY: A=100-90

B=89-80

GRADING SCALE:
Area

C=79-70

Percentage

Classwork/Daily Work/Homework

Formative Assessments

10%
15%

Projects (Academic Yearbook/ Research Paper /

15%

Career Research)

F=69 AND BELOW

Area

Percentage

Tests
Essays
Final Exam (Board Policy says no more than
25%)

20%
20%
20%

COURSE OUTLINE*:
*This course outline may be adjusted and or modified by the instructor as needed.

Week 1:

Orientation and Identity Unit

Week 10:

A Dolls House Unit

Week 2:

Orientation and Identity

Week 11:

Dantes Inferno Unit/Research

Week 3:

Identity and Exploring Narrative Writing

Week 12:

Dantes Inferno Unit/Research

Week 4:

Week 13:

Dantes Inferno Unit/Research

Week 14:

Dantes Inferno Unit/Research

Week 15:

Dantes Inferno Unit/Research

Week 7:

Narrative Writing
Crafting the College Essay/Expository
Writing
Crafting the College Essay/Expository
Writing
A Dolls House Unit

Week 16:

Week 8:

A Dolls House Unit

Week 17:

Dantes Inferno Unit/Research

Dantes Inferno Performance
Assessment

Week 9:

A Dolls House Unit

Week 18:

Week 5:
Week 6:

Semester Review and Finals

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Three ringed binder
Notebook paper
Blue or Black Ink Pens

USB Flash Drive

Access to a computer with Internet and word processing

Notebook Sections:
Students should the following sections for their notebook: Vocabulary, Reading Notes, Writing, and
Class Notes. I
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
Please see the Thriving and Surviving with Ms. Woods document. It is expected that all students sign
up with Remind and Collaborate Classroom. See attachment given for information on sign up.
Consequences:
Please see the Thriving and Surviving with Ms. Woods document.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY:
If you are present when an assignment is given, then I expect you to turn in the work on the day that it is due.
If you have an excused absence on the day it is assigned, then you will have one day to turn the assignment in without penalty. If you
have an unexcused absence on the day the assignment is due you are not entitled to make up that assignment and will receive a grade of
zero. If you miss a test, you must make up the test after school within 5 days of your return to school. Weekly vocabulary quizzes must
be made up before the next quiz is given. (Late policy subject to change for Performance Assessments and Written assignments and
may result in a deduction of 30 points). Classwork and Homework will not be allowed to be turned in late. School wide Amnesty Days
(students are given an opportunity to make up missing assignments at the teachers discretion): October 26 th 29th and March
28th 31st .

MAKE-UP POLICY:
It is the students responsibility to ask for make-up assignments especially if they are absent from class.
Students are encouraged to get a classroom buddy and to ask the teacher for missed assignments after
the return from an absence.
RECOVERY:
Provision for Improving Grades
1. Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade based on the student print out given
by the teacher every three weeks will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed (NO NHI) and the student
has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance which includes five unexcused
absences including three unexcused tardies which equals one absence. Students should contact the teacher no more than three
days after an assignment concerning recovery opportunities after receiving a printout from the teacher. Teachers are expected to
establish a reasonable time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly
related to course standards and objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester.
2. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their grades.

TARDINESS:

TARDY CONSEQUENCES
Students who arrive late to class and school may be subject to the following consequences:
Cumulative Tardies (Per Semester)
1-3 Tardies
4-6 Tardies
7-9 Tardies
10+ Tardies

Consequence
Warning
After-school detention
Saturday school/ISS
Report to ISS for remainder of period; ISS/OSS

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

Cell phones cannot be on or visible unless authorized by the teacher for instructional purposes.
The Westlake High School Honor Code is in effect at all times. Cheating will not be tolerated!
Cheating is defined as giving or receiving information in any form that is related to a gradable experience including the use of sources of information
other than those specifically approved by the teacher either during or outside of class. Students are required to sign honor pledges as applicable for
major tests, projects, and/or papers.
Examples of Cheating include, but are not limited to:
Plagiarism using words or ideas from a published source without proper documentation; using the work of another student (e.g. copying
another students homework, composition, or project); using excessive editing suggestions of another student, teacher, parent or paid editor.
Looking on someone elses paper during a test or quiz.
Cheat sheets of any kind.
Knowingly accepting or giving information concerning the contents of a test or quiz.
Changing the appearance of computer printouts.
Allowing another student to complete Web Assign or other web-based activities using your name and login information.
Any student found to be in violation of the Honor Code on any assignment will receive a grade of a zero on the assignment in question. The assignment
may not be made up (students having zeros are not eligible for recovery). Violations may be considered by faculty in making future recommendations.
Memberships in honor clubs will be jeopardized.

World Literature Syllabus Receipt

Confirmation and Contact Sheet

I acknowledge and have read all of the information contained in this syllabus (pgs.1-4) and will
work with my daughter/son/parent/guardian/teacher to successfully complete this course.
Student Name (print):________________________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name (print):_____________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature:_______________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) E-mail Address (if
applicable):____________________________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) home phone number:_____________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) work phone number:______________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) cell phone number:_______________________________
Alternate contact number (if applicable):_________________________________
At Westlake High School, we understand that you have busy schedules and respect your time.
Therefore, we guarantee that we will not abuse any of the given information and will contact you
only when necessary (usually under the conditions outlined in the syllabus or to let you know
information that is pertinent to your students success at Westlake High School). All information
is required to consider this form complete. A mass e-mail may be sent or a courtesy call may be
given to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
If you wish to contact me or set up a conference you can call the counselors office and the
secretary will make an appointment that meets your convenience. The best way to contact me
directly is to e-mail me at: woods@fultonschools.org
You can also visit the class website at: www.seniorlitclique.weebly.com