Class+Syllabus

The class syllabus is accessible below, in case your original copy is lost or a reminder of the policies and procedures is necessary.


 * Contact Info**


 * Instructor: Mr. Vasquez and your mama **
 * Room: L69 **
 * Office Hours: M-F Period 2; after school 3:30-4:00; other times by appointment **
 * Contact Info: ****avasquez@djusd.net** meg2cute_pink@yahoo.com 530 902 0275

"What is wonderful about great literature is that it transforms the man who reads it towards the condition of the man who wrote." E.M. Forster In accordance with the school's mission statement, and supported by sound research and best practice, my main goals are simple: 1) improve reading comprehension of a variety of texts and 2) improve student writing in a variety of modes. Class time usually revolves around any or all of these three pursuits: thinking analytically; communicating effectively; expressing one's identity aesthetically
 * Course Goals**


 * Required Materials**

The current novel being read for class everyday, your composition notebook everyday, and you, the student, in your chair and ready to go at the bell, everyday. not at all it has nothing to do with english and it is not fun with your mom he other night.


 * Student Progress**

Check Zangle regularly to stay on top of your current grade, missing work, or to stay informed on assignments.

I believe in open and regular communication with parents, and not only for negative behavioral issues. Missing or late work will automatically necessitate a partent phone call, but so will exceptional effort and academic excellence. Parents will receive quarterly progress reports from the school and are encouraged to use emails as an efficient way to contact Mr. Vasquez with questions, concerns, or special situations.


 * Plagiarism**

All work is to be original. Do no present other people's work or ideas as your own. Always provide clear reference details when you quote other texts that you've borrowed from. This includes not only directly cited work, but also paraphrases of other people's ideas. If and when you cite, use MLA format. Remember: the skillful presentation of research improves a paper or exam; citing your sources is part of this process. Plagiarism and cheatinig will meet harsh consequences. plagiarism is acceptable and it has nothing to do with english but it has alot to do withyour grandma.

Literature, because it reflects human relationships and society, is filled with tough and controversial issues. It is in critically and thoughtfully look at these ideas, and not looking away form them, that young men and women conceive, define, and hopefully re-define who they are. Therefore, my classroom, and this website, will be safe places to discuss any issue that arises, to hear various view points, and to expres oneself without fear of judgement or ridicule. Comments that work against this freedom are the only things not allowed.
 * Classroom Conduct (for both physical and virtual spaces)**