Coach Yates
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Run With The Dragons 10k or 5k Application
Run
With The Dragons Race Route:
Collierville, Tennessee
November
8:00 am
10k route:
Start: On Byhalia Rd. just south of Frank Rd. (in front of CHS)
Run south on Byhalia Rd.
Turn left on W. Powell Rd.(1 mile mark between Barbara Lynn Dr. and Greencliff
Rd.)
Turn left into the driveway of the Collierville Community Center
Take the 1st possible left and go through the parking lot to pick up the Greenbelt
Circle Cox Park (2 mile mark is beside the last soccer field)
Turn left on the connecting Greenbelt
Exit the Greenbelt onto Peterson Lake Rd. beside Firehouse #3 (the 3-mile mark
is
directly in front of the fire station)
Turn left on Shelton Rd., then immediately cross the road to pick up the Greenbelt
again
Follow this trail know as The Old Wagon Trail until you get to Johnson Park
Cross the park road and continue on the Greenbelt around the lake (the 4-mile
mark is
just before the wooden bridge)
There will be a water station in Johnson Park.
Exit the path around the lake to the right; run west on the new Johnson Park
Access Rd. (The 5-mile mark will be near the end of the Access Rd.)
Run south on Byhalia Rd.
Turn right on Dean’s Creek Dr.
Cross the bridge at the end of Dean’s Creek Dr.
Turn left on the Green belt back to CHS
Turn left at the pole by the softball/soccer fields.
Run up the hill, between the band practice field and the football practice field,
to the finish line.
5k route:
Start: On Byhalia Rd. just south of Frank Rd. (in front of CHS)
Run south on Byhalia Rd.
Turn right on W. Powell Rd.
Turn right on Surrey Oaks Dr.
Pick up the Greenbelt at the playground and small lake.
Turn right and follow the Greenbelt to Frank Rd.
Cross Frank Rd. to the entrance to the CHS lower parking lot.
Immediately turn right on the Greenbelt entrance and follow it to Crosswinds
Elem.
Turn right over the footbridge over the creek and run straight up Dean’s
Creek Dr.
Turn right on Byhalia Rd. back to CHS.
Take the 4th entrance onto the campus of CHS and follow the parking lot to the
back of the school where you will finish.
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This is my attempt to join the new millennium.
I realize that I am at least a decade behind all the technological wonder,
but I’ll catch up. I have always been a bit slow out of the blocks,
but then, I am a long distance runner and understand the art of pacing.
I have included a few documents that may or may not mean anything to you.
My yearly syllabus is a rough guide that follows the Shelby County and Collierville
High School Curriculum Guide. I have included my class rules and procedures.
You will also find the outside reading list for this year. A hard copy will
be sent home on the first day of school.
As soon as I complete the refresher session during teacher's in-service and
remember how to amend this web site, I will update it. As it
becomes old
hat,
like
using
e-mail,
etc,
I
will
update
the
site weekly
or perhaps even daily to include assignments, test dates, homework, and such.
In the meantime I am very proud to have put this much together, so be patient.
Laugh at me or with me, but
be patient nevertheless.
I am not a complete cave dweller!
I know how to use e-mail, and unlike SOME
friends of mine, I check it often.
However, I only check my email
during the school day. I don't take my computer to basketball or track
practice. If you
send an email after 2:00, I will not see it until 7:00 the following morning.
School e-mail:
byates@scsk12.org
My Schedule
1st period English 451 SENIORS (Room 158) 7:00-8:04
2nd period English 151 FRESHMEN (Room 158) 8:10-9:04
3rd period English 151 FRESHMEN (Room 158) 9:10-10:04
4th period English 451 SENIORS (Room 158) 10:10-11:02
5th period Lunch / Homeroom 11th (Room 158) 11:08-12:00
{Lunch 5-A (Cafeteria) 11:08 - 11:31 / Homeroom activities or Channel One 11:37-12:00}
6th period English 451 SENIORS (Room 158) 12:06-12:58
7th period PLANNING 1:04-2:00
I coach two sports, varsity girls’ basketball and girls’ track
and field. This keeps me pretty busy. If you need to contact
me, call the CHS main office: (901) 853-3310. I will return your call as
soon as I
possibly can. The logical time to expect a returned call during the
school day
is
during
my planning period from 1:05-2:00. Otherwise, I will contact
you sometime after school. The best way to contact me is through email
at byates@scsk12.org.
My general athletic schedule:
August 20th - October 26st 2:30 pm- 4:00 pm basketball conditioning (weights
and running)
October 29th - February 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm basketball
practice
3:30 pm - 10:00 pm game days (usually, Tues. and Fri.)
9:00 am - 12:30 am J.V. games every Saturday
Track conditioning usually begins in January with Coach Simmons,
Jefferson, and Grissom. I'll join track the day after basketball season ends.
February 11th - June 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm track and field practice
1:30 pm - 9:00 pm meet days (usually Tues.) or all day for
Saturday meets
Syllabus for English 151 (FRESHMEN)
Coach Yates
First nine-weeks
--class rules and procedures, textbooks, lockers, handbooks, reading lists,
book orders, interest inventories, syllabus -To Kill A Mockingbird by
Harper Lee
--elements of the short story
--reading short stories
--writing process
--writing assessment
--journal writing
--personal essay
--expository writing
--comparing and contrasting
--generalizations and inferences
--mechanics and usage
--parts of speech
--parts of the sentence
--phrases
--clauses
--vocabulary study
--reading short stories
--creative writing
--expository writing
--persuasive writing
--poetry writing
--peer editing
--writing process
Second nine-weeks
--The Contender by Robert Lipsyte
--correct verb agreement
--pronouns and modifiers
--vocabulary within context of literature
--vocabulary study (flash cards)
--journal writing
--satire
--allegory
--Night by Elie Wiesel
--writing the research paper
--writing about themes in literature
--short stories
--creative writing
--peer editing
--writing process
--capital letters, end marks, commas, semicolons, colons
--synonyms and antonyms
--use of media and technology
--library skills
--italics, quotation marks, apostrophes, hyphens, dashes, parentheses
--poetry -imagery and techniques -analysis
--vocabulary study
--semester exam
Third nine-weeks’
--Animal Farm by George Orwell
--writing the research paper
--descriptive writing
--poetry reading
--metaphor -simile -personification
--letter writing
--oral and listening skills
--peer editing
--The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
--collaborative work on a novel
--creative writing
--persuasive writing
--short stories
--journal writing
--media project
--vocabulary
--Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
--grammar reviews
--writing poetry
--poetry analysis
--portfolio process
--peer editing
--compare and contrasting
--journal writing
Fourth nine-weeks'
--Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
--parallel structure
--five paragraph essay
--writing reflections
--compare and contrast film versions of a work of literature
--desktop publishing
--vocabulary
--Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths by
Bernard Evslin
--The Odyssey by Homer
--research writing
--compare and contrast
--creative writing
--portfolio process
--journal writing
--speaking / debate
--determining personal ethics
--frames of reference
--solving ethical dilemmas
--vocabulary
--End of Course Exit Exam
--semester exam
Syllabus for English 451 (SENIORS)
1st Quarter
Geography and general facts about British Isles
College Admissions Essay
Resume, application letter, memo
The Anglo-Saxons 449-1066
Outside reading:Grendel
Compare/contrast essay
The Middle Ages 1066-1485
Begin Reseach Paper
Intro to The Renaissance 1485-1660
Outside reading: The Lion in Winter
Vocabulary
2nd Quarter
Chaucer Chart
Canterbury Tales essay
The Renaissance 1485-1660
Macbeth
Outside reading: Hamlet
Literary Essay
Research Paper
Vocabulary
Semester Exam
3rd Quarter
The Restoration and the Eighteenth Century 1660-1800
Outside reading: Brave New World
Creative Writing
Outside reading: Angela's Ashes
Power Point presentations
Literary essay
The Romantic Period 1798-1832
Vocabulary
4th Quarter
Outside reading: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Victorian Period 1832-1901
Novel study
The Twentieth Century 1901--
Outside reading: Pygmalion
Senior Media Project
Final Exam
Coach Yates
Class Rules and Procedures
English 151 (Freshmen) and English 451 (Seniors)
Collierville High
Room 158
Dear students, parents, and guardians:
I look forward to a successful year. Below you will find a list of rules you need to be aware of. Please read them, sign, and return the bottom portion of this form to me by Friday of the first week or school. This will be the first posted grade in my class. Keep the rest of the form, and use it as the first page in your looseleaf notebook. Thanks, and welcome back to school.
1. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings.
You will be given a detention slip for not being in your assigned seat when the bell rings unless you have a note from a teacher or an administrator. Sit down and begin work. Under no circumstances are you admitted to class when you have been absent from school without an office issued admit. If you have to leave the room to get your admit, you will be marked tardy. Don’t be hanging around the door, pencil sharpener, or the teacher’s desk when the bell rings. Missing class time will affect your grade.
2. Be prepared to participate and earn a grade daily.
Upon entering the classroom, sit in your seat, get out your homework, and begin
the bell work on the board. You do not need to wait until the tardy bell to
begin. You should bring both of your textbooks, your notebook, and a
pen to class each day. You will use a black ink pen and white, standard-lined,
loose leaf, notebook paper. (no college-ruled or ragged edged paper)
3. Do not get out of your seat without permission.
Always raise your hand for approval before standing. Also, the teacher dismisses, not the bell.
4. Be courteous and respectful.
This includes speaking while someone else is speaking. Always raise your hand for approval before speaking. Keep your hands and feet to yourself at all times. The room is to be kept free of litter. Defacing property and using others’ possessions without permission will not be allowed.
5. Do not ask to leave the room.
You will not be allowed to go to the restroom, office, library, another teacher’s room, etc. Missing class will affect your grades.
6. Do not bring food, drink, or gum to class.
7. Complete all assignments.
It is your responsibility to make up any work you miss when you have an excused absence from school. You have one day for every day you missed to make up work. If your absences is unexcused, don’t ask the teacher what you missed. Since I coach basketball and track, I will have to work around my practice and game schedule on an individual basis. See me after class to schedule a make-up exam. Late homework is a zero. Work turned in late is 50% off per day late.
8. Understand that all actions have consequences.
A single violation of one of the rules listed above will result in your name being noted by the teacher. Consider it a warning. A second violation during a six-weeks will result in disciplinary action complying with school policy. Further violations will lead to more severe penalties, and will always result in a parent call. This list is not all inclusive. Please familiarize yourself with your Parent-Student Handbooks, both Shelby County Schools’ and Collierville High’s.
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I understand and agree to follow Coach Yates’ classroom rules and procedures stated above. I also understand that failure to follow these rules will affect my grades and may result in further disciplinary action.
Name (Print)_____________________ Period______ Date__________
_________________________ __________________________
Student’s signature Parent’s signature
**Parents, this was sent home the first day of school. I hope you remember it; you signed it.
FRESHMEN:
Coach Yates English 151 2007 - 2008
Dear Parents and Students:
You may avoid the hunt for books during the year and contribute to English Department
funds by ordering one or all of the following books required for outside reading
in English this year. New books will cost you a little less, and the department
will receive a percentage of the cost through an arrangement with Hooked on Books
in Collierville. Money will be used to purchase supplies, equipment, and curriculum
to enhance the instructional program. This is the only time this year we will
offer this opportunity. Remember, purchasing books is only an option. You may
find these books at the library or borrow them from a friend, as long as you
have a copy at the appropriate time. The list below is in chronological order
per nine-weeks.
We appreciate your participation.Can’t order To Kill a Mockingbird Harper
Lee (Acquired one by 8/28/2007)
$______ Animal Farm George Orwell ( $ 8.00)
$______ Night Elie Wiesel ( $ 9.00)
$______ The Outsiders S.E. Hinton ( $ 8.00)
$______ The Contender Robert Lipsyte ( $ 7.00)
$______ Ender’s Game Orson Scott Card ( $ 6.00)
$______ Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of Greek Myth Bernard Evslin ( $ 6.50)
$______ Total amount due
Provide the following information to complete this order:
Student’s name ________________________________________
Teacher Yates Period_____ Number of books ordered? ____ Amount of check or cash
enclosed? $_______
Make checks payable to C.H.S. or enclose cash in the exact amount. (Deadline:
8/22/2007)
SENIORS:
Coach Yates English 451 2007 - 2008
Dear Parents and Students:
You may avoid the hunt for books during the year and contribute to English Department
funds by ordering one or all of the following books required for outside reading
in English this year. New books will cost you a little less, and the department
will receive a percentage of the cost through an arrangement with Hooked on Books
in Collierville. Money will be used to purchase supplies, equipment, and curriculum
to enhance the instructional program. This is the only time this year we will
offer this opportunity. Remember, purchasing books is only an option. You may
find these books at the library or borrow them from a friend, as long as you
have a copy at the appropriate time. I have tried to keep the cost down for seniors.
I have class sets of Pygmalion and The Importance of Being Earnest, 1984,
and Macbeth is in our literature book. We appreciate your participation.
$______ Grendel John Gardner ( $ 12.00)
$______ Hamlet William Shakespeare Barron's ($
7.00)
$______ Angela’s Ashes Frank McCourt ( $ 15.00)
$______ The Lion In Winter Goldman ( $ 10.00)
$______ Brave New World Huxley ($ 14.00)
$______ Total amount due
Provide the following information to complete this order:
Student’s name ________________________________________
Teacher Yates Period_____ Number of books ordered? ____ Amount of check or
cash
enclosed? $_______
Make checks payable to C.H.S. or enclose cash in the exact amount.(Deadline:
8/22/2007)