Parents` Night, 9.20.2012
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Medford High School
Mr. David Ambrose
English 11 Honors: American Literature
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Welcome, parents!
Thank you for coming this evening.
Goals for tonight:
To help you understand the work we will be doing
throughout the school year.
To explain my expectations for my students.
To share information about how you can support
learning at home.
To answer any questions about the course syllabus.
A Little About Me
31 years old
9th year teaching at Medford High School
English 11 Honors
English 10 Honors and English 10 Standard
Yearbook
Proud father to Ben, who also attends school
UMass Amherst ’03, B.A. English and Journalism
UMass Amherst ’04, M.Ed.
Curriculum Goals
To create a safe and comfortable learning environment
for each student.
To simulate a college English classroom by providing
students the opportunity to guide their own learning.
To analyze and evaluate American literature from
various genres and literary movements.
To begin focused exploration of colleges and
universities.
To prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT.
To improve students’ reading and writing skills.
Common Core Curriculum
What is it?
How does it affect what we do?
A Greater Focus on Nonfiction
Reading of Literature
Reading of Informational Texts
Speaking and Listening
Writing
Language
Grading Policies
Every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Quarterly grades will be determined by dividing total
points earned over total possible points.
5-30 point assignments: daily homework and classwork,
participation
50 point assignments: quizzes, essay rough drafts
100 point assignments: projects, formal essays, tests
Printed grade reports are available upon request.
Digital grade reports are available via iParent.
Class Information
Literature
An overview of American literature
Standardized Test Preparation
PSAT (October 2012)
SAT (January, March, May, June 2013)
Reading and Writing Workshop
Self-selected reading, nonfiction informational texts
Grammar
Vocabulary
SAT Vocabulary “Hit Parade”
In-context Vocabulary
PSAT and SAT
PSAT (October 2011)
A “no consequences,” realistic practice for SAT
National Merit Qualifying Exam
A status which is quite prestigious
$30 registration fee
Friday practice sessions in class
Monday lunch sessions
SAT (January, March, May, June 2012)
www.collegeboard.com
Sign up for the SAT Question of the Day
A tip for SAT success: read, read, read!
How to get Involved
Please bookmark the course website.
www.misterambrose.com
On the website, you will find the following:
Current and archived homework assignments
An e-mail link
Examples of student work
Links to help your child with homework
Index Cards
Your name and your child’s name
Have you been receiving e-mails?
Is there anything you want me to know so that I may
be a better teacher for your child?
Is there anything you would like to share about your
child’s personality, interests, or previous academic
experiences?
Questions?
Does anyone have any questions?
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Following first quarter report cards
781.264.0881
[email protected]
www.misterambrose.com
Thank you for coming!