Download - Parent Information Night
Parent Information NightMedford High School
Mr. David AmbroseEnglish 11 Honors: American Literature
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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.
Curriculum GoalsTo 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.
Grading PoliciesEvery student has the opportunity to
succeed.Quarterly grades will be calculated as
follows:Homework 20%Tests 20%Essays 20%Projects 15%Participation 15%Quizzes 10%
Printed grade reports are available upon request.
Class InformationLiterature
An overview of American literatureStandardized Test Preparation
PSAT (October 18, 2008)SAT (January, March, May, June 2009)
Reading and Writing WorkshopSelf-selected reading; creative writing
GrammarVocabulary
Word of the DayIn-context Vocabulary
PSAT and SATPSAT (October 18, 2008)
A “no consequences,” realistic practice for SATNational Merit Qualifying Exam
A status which is quite prestigious$30 registration feeFriday practice sessions in classThursday afternoon sessions (beginning next week)
SAT (January, March, May, June 2009)www.collegeboard.com
Sign up for the SAT Question of the DayA tip for SAT success: read, read, read!
How to get InvolvedPlease bookmark the course website.
www.misterambrose.comOn the website, you will find the following:
Current and archived homework assignmentsAn e-mail linkExamples of student workLinks to help your child with homework
GoalsWhat are your goals for your child this year?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 [email protected]
Thank you for coming!