English 11

College Prep English 11

Course Overview

This course explores American literature and evolving cultural trends from the 1600s to today. Students will read, analyze, and critique classic and contemporary novels, plays, poems, and short stories. Additionally, the course emphasizes vocabulary development, grammar, and communication skills.
A key component of this class is inquiry-based research, encouraging students to ask questions and seek answers. This approach fosters lifelong learning and a growth mindset.

Syllabus
Grading

Late Work Policy

Major projects may be submitted late only in extreme circumstances if discussed before the due date. Otherwise, late work will incur deductions or may not be accepted after two weeks.

Late Penalties: 10% deducted. Formative assignments will not be accepted after two weeks.

Plagiarism, including AI-generated work, will result in an automatic zero. Please review Wilson's AI guidelines.

Summative Assessment Retake Policy

Students may retake one summative assessment per semester, but must select a new writing prompt or thesis rather than revising the original.
Retakes must be completed within two weeks of receiving the original graded assessment.
Students must arrange retakes with the teacher and have completed all classwork and assignments.
A retake learning plan, signed by a parent/guardian, may be required before scheduling the retake.
Midterms and final exams are not eligible for retakes.

Classroom Expectations & Discipline

Respect yourself, your peers, and your teacher. Respect is a two-way street, and students are expected to come prepared and actively participate.
Unacceptable behavior (e.g., bullying, explicit language, insubordination) may result in a warning, a misconduct report, a call home, or a referral to administration, depending on severity.

Phone Policy

Phones are not permitted in school from 7:55 am to 2:40 pm. Violations will follow the Wilson School District's no cell phone policy. If out during school hours, cell phones will be collected and turned in to the front office.
Phones should be on silent and stored in backpacks, which should be placed away from desks (per Student Handbook).

Absences & Makeup Work

Classwork and assignments will be posted on Google Classroom. Students should check there first if absent.
For extended absences, students should meet with the teacher before their leave during office hours.
Students are responsible for making up all missed work.

Curriculum
Subject to change based on class progress.
Novels

Plays

Writing & Research

Cumulative Unit