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 cards781.264.0881misterambrose@yahoo.comwww.misterambrose.com

Thank you for coming!