Coach Yates
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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 1:15 or so, I may not see it until 6:30 the following
morning.
School e-mail:
byates@scsk12.org
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My Schedule
Room 138
Monday – Thursday
First Period 7:00 – 7:56 (English 151)
Second Period 8:01 – 8:48 (English 151)
Third Period 8:53 – 9:49 (English 151)
Fourth Period 9:54 – 10:41 (English 151)
Fifth Period 10:46 – 12:06 (Cafeteria Duty)
Sixth Period 12:11 – 1:03 (English 151)
Seventh Period 1:08 – 2:00 (Planning Period)
Friday
First Period 7:00 – 7:54 (English 151)
Second Period 7:59 – 8:43 (English 151)
Third Period 8:48 – 9:32 (English 151)
Fourth Period 9:37 – 10:21 (English 151)
Fifth Period 10:26 – 12:15 (Cafeteria Duty)
Sixth Period 12:20 – 1:05 (English 151)
Seventh Period 1:10 – 2:00 (Planning Period)
PEP RALLY SCHEDULE – FRIDAY ONLY
Regular Morning Schedule
Sixth Period 12:20 – 12:54
Seventh Period 12:59 – 1:32
Pep Rally 1:37 – 2:00
CLUB DAY SCHEDULE
First Period 7:00 – 7:49
Second Period 7:54 – 8:33
Club 8:38 – 9:04
Third Period 9:09 – 9:58
Fourth Period 10:03 – 10:41
Resume Afternoon Schedule
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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 1:09-2:00. 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 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm basketball conditioning (weights
and running)
October 29th - February 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm basketball
practice
2:30 pm - 10:00 pm game days (usually, Tues. and Fri.)
9:00 am - 12:30 am J.V. games some Saturdays
Track conditioning usually begins in January with Coach Simmons
and Coach 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
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Syllabus
for English 151 (FRESHMEN)
**There have been a few state mandated changes to our syllabus. More will be added. The order may change slightly. I'll update this as soon as possible.
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
--creative writing
--persuasive writing
--poetry writing
--peer editing
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
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
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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
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**Parents, this was sent home the first day of school.
Rules and Proceedures
Coach Yates English 151 Room 138 2010-2011 Collierville High
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 Tuesday, August 10. 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
loose-leaf notebook. Thanks, and welcome back to school.
1. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings.
You will be marked tardy 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
bellwork. Under no circumstances are you admitted to class when you have been
absent from school without an office-issued, admit slip. 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 my desk when the bell rings. The second
tardy will result in a parent call. The third will go on a referral to Mr. Field,
freshman administrator, and result in Saturday School.
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 should bring your textbook, notebook, and a pen
to class each day. You will use blue or black ink pen and white, standard-lined,
loose-leaf, notebook paper. Paper torn from a spiral notebook must not have a
ragged edge and must be standard size. Points will be deducted per infraction.
Homework is due at the beginning of class. Work turned in late will cost you
a 33% deduction.
3. Do not get out of your seat without permission.
Always raise your hand for approval before standing.
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 tolerated.
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. Take care of business between classes and if you are going to be tardy,
bring a note.
6. Do not bring food, drink, or gum to class.
This includes water. Screw top bottles are not allowed in Tennessee State Schools.
7. Complete all assignments.
It is your responsibility to make up any work you’ve missed when you have
an excused absence from school. You have one day for every day you missed to
make up the work. If your absence is unexcused, you will receive a zero. For
all other zeros, you will be given Academic Support. Failure to go to Academic
Support and make up the work will result in a referral. For exams, you and I
will have to work around my practice and game schedule since I coach basketball
and track. Occasionally, I can remain after school, but usually you will need
to come in before school to make-up exams. Work turned in late is 33% off per
day .
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
the school year will result in a phone call to your parent and/or disciplinary
action complying with school policy. Further violations will lead to more severe
penalties. This list is not all inclusive. There are many things you need to
be familiar with, such as cell phone use, dress code, etc. Please familiarize
yourself with your Parent-Student Handbooks of Shelby County Schools and Collierville
High School.
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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
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FRESHMEN:
Coach Yates English 151 2010 - 2011
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 may cost you a little less, and the department
will receive a percentage of the revenue 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.
We appreciate your participation.
Can’t order To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee Acquired one by 8/24/2010
!
Mark an “X” next to the book(s) you want to purchase, add up the
sum, and make checks payable to Collierville High School.
______ Animal Farm George Orwell ( $14.25)
______ Night Elie Wiesel ( $11.00)
______ The Outsiders S.E. Hinton ( $11.00)
______ The Contender Robert Lipsyte ( $ 7.75)
______ Ender’s Game Orson Scott Card ( $ 6.75)
______ Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of Greek Myth
Bernard Evslin ( $ 7.75)
$______ Total
Provide the following information to complete this order:
Student’s name: ________________________________________
Teacher: Coach Yates Class Period: _______
The deadline to place an order with the English Department: 8/18/2010
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We haven't actually hosted this race in several years, so don't sign up.
I haven't deleted it from my web page because we hope to bring it back soon, perhaps this year.
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.