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Film Literature  (2006-07)  

Mrs. Schneider

FILM LITERATURE: Film Literature is a study of the techniques and genres of various films and time periods.

What you will need for this class:
           
Text: None
           
Notebook for notes and writing assignments 

Bring all required materials to class daily or 5 points will be deducted from your total score.

Reasons for point deductions:  (5 points)

  • SLEEPING! Not every film may be to your liking; however, sleeping during films or class presentations WILL NOT be tolerated.
  • If you are doing other homework during a film.
  • Playing games on your calculator or using your cell phone. (I will take it from you)

Absent:

If you are absent, you must see me on the day you return to school so you are prepared for the next class.
I am in the building until 3:30 on most days after school. This is the best time to discuss assignments.
The number of days missed when absent equals the number of days given to make up work.
I will not discuss make up work during class time
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If you are in the building when an assignment is due, regardless if you come to class, your assignment is still due. Do not put assignments in my mailbox.

If you miss part of a film due to an absence and points were given for that film, you must make it up by viewing it in my room. It does not matter whether you have seen it before or that you can rent it.

Late assignments:

Worksheet assignments may be submitted one day late for half credit.
One letter grade will be deducted for each day late on essays. 

Tests:

If you are absent for a test, you must make it up on the next Resource Period or after school unless other arrangements are made.
If you are in the building on test day but do not come to class, you are responsible for seeing me that day to make up the test or to make other arrangements.
For every day late one letter grade will be deducted.

Tardies and leaving the room: 

If you are not in the room when the bell rings, you are considered tardy. On the fifth tardy you will receive a detention.
If you leave the room for any reason (restroom, drink, etc.) your agenda must be signed.  These trips will be kept to a minimum.

Grading:

The course grades will be determined by the number of points earned in the course on exams, quizzes, participation or other assignments. Points will be accumulated throughout the course.
The semester grade will be determined as follows:

First quarter  40%
Second quarter 40%
Final exam 20%
Total      100%