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MEDICAL ACADEMY ENGLISH 11 Mrs. Clancy Phone: 586.723.2504 E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: Follow me @TeacherClancy Website: Mclancy.weebly.com using Planbook.com for access to daily lessons Electronic Office Hours: 7am-7pm Introduction and Course Description: This course teaches students how to be strong readers, writers, organizers, and thinkers. All literature, writing activities, projects, and assessments incorporate themes found in the medical field, providing students who may be enrolled in the Medical Academy with increased exposure to and knowledge of current medical issues and situations. Students will research, write about, and present the ways in which they would handle and/or treat the various medical situations we will read about in the course literature. Other targeted areas of this course include:      

Grammar and English Workshops designed to help students improve their ability to use standard business and academic English. Study of Literary Elements to teach students how to analyze literature and learn the traits of good writing. Weekly Vocabulary Study to develop students’ vocabulary awareness and to enhance comprehension of the course literature. Report and Essay Writing designed to increase effective writing skills, process course information, and demonstrate comprehension of course concepts. Test Preparation for the SAT/Work Keys. Book Club provides students the opportunity to work with others in reading a novel with a medical theme. Groups will meet regularly to hold discussions about the reading and will also give a presentation to the class.

It is important to note that, while we are not using the same materials, this course meets the Michigan Merit Curriculum Essential Questions, Standards, and Benchmarks designated for the eleventh grade curriculum (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/English_Grade_11_181576_7.pdf). Literature will be analyzed using the overarching theme of “Transformational Thinking.” The emphasis will be on decision making, idea development, and problem solving. Course Expectations: We will be covering copious amounts of material; therefore, it is imperative that we have a smooth-running, efficient classroom. In order to ensure a learning environment in which everyone can learn, there are some rules that everyone must follow. 

Be prepared. Everyday you will need to bring the following materials:  3-ring binder with dividers  Vocabulary  Handouts  Assignments  Journals  SAT Prep  Miscellaneous information  Paper, blue or black pen or pencil, and highlighter(s)  Assignments/Handouts

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conscientious. Commit yourself to being prepared for each class. Care about what you do in class – take pride in your work and responsibility for your learning. Pay attention to lectures and directions. If you have questions, ask. This will alleviate any confusion or misunderstanding later.  Use the time you are give wisely.  Speak and behave in a manner that is appropriate to a learning environment.

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Be in class. Attendance in class is essential to your learning.  Tardiness will not be tolerated. Your fourth and eighth tardies will result in detentions. Your eleventh tardy will result in loss of credit.  You should be in your assigned seat when the bell rings, not entering the classroom; this will result in a tardy.  Returning to lockers to retrieve forgotten materials will also result in a tardy. 

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USE LANGUAGE THAT IS SCHOOL APPROPRIATE! My classroom is a place of respect; I will NOT tolerate swearing, teasing, or any inappropriate interactions.

Absences are expected but should be kept to a minimum. You are allowed ten (10) absences – excused or unexcused – per semester. The eleventh absence results in loss of credit.  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make it up. You will be given as many days as you were absent to make up the work you missed. Do not complete this work during our class time; it is homework.  If you are absent for a test or quiz, you have one week to schedule a make-up. If you do not show up for the make-up test/quiz at the agreed upon time without advance notice, your grade will be reduced by 50%. If you do not show up a second time, you will receive a zero. If you have not made up the test/quiz within the allotted time, you will receive a zero.  If have an excused absence on the day that a long-term assignment is due, you must turn it in on the day that you return.  If you are absent for a film, it is up to you to make arrangements to watch it. Many assignments and assessments contain information (or require you to use information) from the film. It will be crucial for you to make this work up as soon as possible.  Skipping is not tolerated. You will not be allowed to make up work you missed, nor will you be allowed to turn in work that was due. All unexcused absences will be considered skipping.  You will be marked absent if you leave the room for more than six (6) minutes.

Pay attention to due dates. All assignments must be turned in when they are due.  Homework: due at the beginning of the hour  Classwork: due at the end of the hour  Assignments for unexcused absences will not be accepted for credit.  Late assignments will not be accepted for credit.  Computer/printer problems are not an excuse for missing an assignment.  Things that may adversely your grade on assignments:  Copying  Sleeping  Doing work for other classes  Writing notes  Unexcused absences  Using your phone  Sending or receiving text messages

Grading System: The grading system for this class is a straight points system. Each assignment will be worth a certain number of points. Your quarter and semester grades will be based on the number of points that you accumulate. Grades will be available for you to view online using the Power School website. You will be responsible for keeping track of your own grade. I will not answer the “What’s my grade?” question unless time is specifically given for such a purpose. The grading scale is as follows: 95-100 A 87-89 B+ 90-94 A83-86 B 80-82 B-

77-79 C+ 73-76 C 70-72 C-

67-69 D+ 63-66 D 60-62 D-

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You will receive grades for each of the following areas:  Workplace Behavior o This is based on Michigan’s CTE standards and reflects the behaviors and skills that lead to success in a work environment; for example, being on time, attendance, teamwork, respect, and meeting deadlines).

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Quizzes – adequate notice will be given for scheduled quizzes; however, I do reserve the right to give unannounced quizzes Unit Tests Homework assignments Formal and informal writing Projects In-class activities Book Club Extra Credit – Opportunities for extra credit will be provided throughout the semester.

Blended Learning Classroom  Blackboard: o This class will utilize Blackboard online classroom to complete and submit assignments  It is the responsibility of the student to check for feedback on graded assignments  Office365 o Each student is expected to use and maintain their Chippewa Valley Office 365 account for e-mail, file sharing, and file saving in addition to collaborative group work. Cell Phone Policy  The use of phones is not permitted for any reason o Students will be assigned a cell phone pocket o If the student is found in violation of this policy, their phone will be placed in the pocket  Note: Mrs. Clancy is not responsible for lost or stolen phones o Should an emergency arise and a student needs to contact a family member, they will be allowed to use the classroom phone in room 104 or be sent to the Attendance Office. Some General Rules: This is not a comprehensive list and may be amended if the need arises. 

All materials will be put away and paper picked up before you will be dismissed.

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No eating or drinking in the classroom including but not limited to gum, candy, or other snack food.

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Medical Academy Laptops o You must sign out the laptop you will be using for the day and are responsible for the device. o Do not use the computers for playing games, downloading music, IM-ing, surfing the web, shopping, etc. If you are found to be in violation, you will lose your computer privileges.

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No electronic devices are allowed in the classroom – no warnings. o

MY CLASSROOM IS A RED CLASSROOM. Your cell phones/ipods should be off and stored during class time, as they are a distraction to the learning environment.

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Failure to follow this expectation will result in your electronic device being confiscated.

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Take care of your personal needs before class.

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**Do your own work! You should take pride in a job well done. Cheating, copying, &/or plagiarizing will be penalized! Divide and conquer is not tolerated. Any and all parties involved in the former can receive a ZERO on the assignment, quiz, test, or project. There will not be an opportunity to “re-do” the copied, shared, or plagiarized work for grade points. Administrative action also can occur. The CVHS Academic Integrity Policy always is in effect.

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Sleeping in class results in loss of credit for the day’s work. It is best not to do anything that gives the appearance of sleeping; i.e., putting your head down, hiding behind books or purses, etc.

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Do not complete work for other classes during our class time. You will lose credit for the day’s work in our class and confiscation of the work for the other class.

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Follow all rules as set forth in the Chippewa Valley Schools Code of Conduct

If you need help, please see me as soon as possible. I will be glad to meet with you at a mutually convenient time. Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns: [email protected]. I frequently check my email even when I am at home. This is the best way to contact me. Do not wait until it’s too late!

MEDICAL ENGLISH 11:

EXPECTATIONS

The following expectations are basic to classroom behavior and ethics. Since this is a fast-paced class, please know that you may be asked to leave the program if you choose not to meet these expectations.

1. Commitment I am willing to complete all of the assigned work thoroughly, be cooperative, have good attendance, and be organized.

2. Preparedness I will be prepared for class every day. Preparation will be measured by such behaviors as having materials for class, having completed assignments on time, participating in class discussions, and appropriately demonstrating that learning has taken place.

3. Work I will work hard every day to achieve success in this class. My work ethic will be demonstrated in my attitude, my attendance, and my efforts to complete each task in a thorough and timely manner.

4. Discipline I will behave respectfully toward my teacher and peers. I will observe all classroom and school policies.

5. Honesty I know that I alone am responsible for my work and that cheating is never an appropriate way to accomplish my goals. Cheating destroys trust and does not reflect true learning; therefore, I will never knowingly engage in any act of academic dishonesty.

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