ENC1101 and ENC1102 are college classes, and as such, require students to meet the expectations of a college curriculum. The rules for these classes are determined by Broward College. For example, in order to receive credit, you must receive a grade of C or better. If you earn less than a grade of C, you are not allowed to participate in dual enrollment classes in the future. This is not a class that can be skipped for all extracurricular activities (check with your professor). Late work is never accepted (except for excused absences).
Additional Guidelines:
- Late papers are not accepted. All formal assignments must be typed in MLA format.
- Plagiarism is a serious offense and may be reported to the Dean of Broward College.
- If you drop the course, you are no longer eligible for dual-enrollment classes at ATC High School.
- Extra credit is not an option.
- Oral presentations are required.
- Independent work is often required. You will have entire class periods when you are expected to work with discipline and focus. College classes are considered more student-centered. In other words, the professor's role is to be a facilitator; your role is to learn. Research attests that the best learning takes place when students work on their own and try to understand the assignments through deep critical thinking and research. Of course, the professor's role is to answer your questions as you pursue independent learning.
- Full class participation is required. Every hand should raise when a question is asked.
- All work is not graded. As a college student, you are simply expected to complete all assigned work.
- You will have fewer grades than if you were in a high school class. On average, ENC classes have five or six major grades. Of course, in a college class, the professor has the prerogative to enter as many or as little grades as he chooses.
- At times, your professor will assign readings for your edification (building your knowledge and skill set). These readings will not be discussed; you are expected to complete the assigned readings and any questions associated with them. In college classes, professors expect you to be intrinsically motivated (after all, you are paying for your education in order to prepare you for the word of work and your profession). You will not have discussions or lectures on every assignment; just complete them. That is the requirement.
- There is no midterm or final exam in this class. You are automatically exempted. Do not attend class on those days if you are able to exempt ALL exams.
- The Broward College schedule differs from the high school schedule. ENC classes end earlier. The course becomes a Study Hall. You are still expected to attend school.
- Your grades will not appear in Focus. You should record them in your binder and keep track of your overall percentage (points earned divided by total possible points). If you have a question about your grade, see your professor before school. During the semester, he will periodically show you your grade. Write the grade and date in your binder.
- You must attain a grade of C or higher to get college credit. If you earn a D, you will receive credit for high school, but not for college. If you earn a grade below a C, you cannot take another dual enrollment class while in high school.
- In high school, your earning a grade of C or higher in a rigorous college class (which is weighted more heavily) is considered good. Earning a grade of A in a college class while in high school is difficult. Having enrolled in a college class during high school looks good on your high school transcript.
- Very Important--Attendance Policy --Please familiarize yourself with BC's Attendance Policy. (See Broward College website: www.broward.edu. Search “Rights and Responsibilities Policy Matters.”--Professor’s Attendance Policy: You are considered a college student in this class, and as such, must adhere to the following guidelines:1.) For every four unexcused absences, your final grade will be reduced by 10 points. For example, four unexcused absences would reduce a final grade of B to a C, and eight unexcused absences would reduce a final grade of B to a D. If you receive a D in this course, you do not receive college credit.2.) For every excused absence, in addition to having your parent or guardian call the Attendance Secretary, you must provide a note from your parent/guardian/physician that explains the legitimate reason for your absence. The note should be given to the Attendance Secretary in Portable 14. Written documentation for the absence is necessary and will be kept on file.3.) Field trips are an important part of high school life; however, you should exercise discretion in deciding which field trips to attend (an important club event, a college or career event).4.) Any work due when you have an unexcused absence or unexcused tardy will not be accepted. All assignments are due at the beginning of class.5.) Makeup work for unexcused absences or unexcused tardies is not allowed.6.) If you go to a field trip from school on a day that an assignment is due, you must hand deliver the assignment to me in the morning. If I am not in my room, you should bring the assignment to the office secretary. You also have the option of turning the assignment in the day before.
Types of Required Assignments (in no particular order):
- Narrative Essay
- Analysis Essay
- Argumentative Essay
- Cause/Effect Essay
- Compare/Contrast Essay
- A Research Paper (Synthesis Essay)
- Peer Editing activities
- Group presentations
- Individual presentations
- Many reading assignments with note taking and question answering
- Class lectures with note taking
- Informal writing assignments
- Participation in all class discussions; if you do not complete the reading, your grade will suffer
- Quizzes/tests
- ENC1101 only: Writing Lab modules via online
Dates and types of assignments will be announced as the course progresses. Check the board in class, this website, and listen carefully every day. Sometimes assignments are announced in class; sometimes they are on the website. It is your responsibility to keep informed. The time to ask me questions about assignments or grades is before or after school (not between classes or during classes). Be sure to let me know if you need to talk after school, as I am often in meetings.