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Ms. Dardn Thomsen

Dardn Thomsen

Dardn Thomsen grew up on a sailboat with her family traveling through the Intercoastal Waterways, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, US and British Virgin Islands, and Bermuda. Before coming to Lincoln, she worked in publishing; was an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University, the College of San Mateo, and Portland Community College; and taught English for 13 years at Hillsboro High School.

This year Ms. Thomsen will be teaching IB English Literature SL 5-6 and IB MYP English 1-2. Lincoln students use CANVAS. Parents who would like to be observers of their students on CANVAS can find out how at this link. Policies and expectations are in the syllabus posted under Resources in CANVAS. Here are some highlights:

Grades

Grades are based on practice activities and assignments (formative assessments) as well as cumulative assessments such as essays and presentations (summative assessments). The majority percentage (80%) of the class grade is based upon performance on summative assessments. Most assignments are graded using a rubric. A score of 49% indicates “missing” and is the lowest earnable score.

Late Work

  • Each unit’s assignments have a “grading deadline.” The deadline will be posted well in advance, and reminders will be given at the top of each class. 

  • Summative work is accompanied by an OES score (see learning targets above). Students will know this score by its colloquial name, “On Time Points.” 

  • No student will fail the course because a summative assignment is submitted past its grading deadline; late-late work is “eyeballed” for partial credit in order that the student can still pass the semester.

Extensions

In the world beyond high school, professionals and academics may occasionally negotiate an extension on a project, essay, or report, but to earn such an extension without negatively impacting their relationships or reputation, they use excellent communication skills. They alert their supervisor early to the issue, they are honest, they are courteous, and they are humble. If students employ such excellent communication skills, they are quite likely to secure an extension on an assignment. Beware, however, of seeking an extension more than once per semester. Also, no extension is granted on the same day that the assignment is due. The reason is that advocating for oneself responsibly is a life skill worth nurturing; panicky Hail Marys are not.

Make-up Work

Students are expected to make up work during the unit’s grading period. If an extended illness or awkward timing prevents this, Ms. Thomsen will make an exception.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is passing off the work of someone or something else as your own and is considered cheating. Collusion is letting others copy your work. It is the responsibility of the school to strongly promote academic honesty and integrity. Neither cheating nor collusion will be tolerated. Any student caught cheating or colluding will receive an F on the assessment.

AI and Transparency
Here is LINK to Ms. Thomsen’s policy and guidelines, also found under Resources in CANVAS. 

Schedule

Period                                                           Class
1                                                                   Personal Project Coordinator RM 240AA
2                                                                   Planning RM 240AA
3                                                                   IB MYP English 1-2 RM 229
4                                                                   IB MYP English 1-2 RM 229

Period                                                          Class
5                                                                  IB English Literature SL 7-8 RM 229
6                                                                  IB MYP English 1-2 RM 229
7                                                                  9SST
8                                                                  Planning RM 240AA