Responding to Literature Assignment Notebook

Lord of the Flies Notebook

To Kill a Mockingbird Writing Utensils

Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece

Vocabulary Workbook (Green)

Grammar Book (Bright Orange)

Welcome to Freshman English! I hope that you are looking forward to an enriching and exciting new year. I hope that you not only learn a lot and heighten your interest in English and literature, but also that you enjoy yourself in the class while doing so.

Homework:

Homework is due the day after it has been assigned or on the date previously specified. There will be a variety of different kinds of homework assignments throughout the year, and each student’s best effort is expected on each assignment. No late homework will be accepted. If you are absent on the day an assignment is due, you are responsible for turning it in the next day that you are in class. The responsibility for this falls upon you; I will not chase after students begging them for homework. (Hint: Handing in quality homework is a major step toward achieving a desirable grade in this class.)

Participation:

Active participation in all class activities is required for all students. Participation, or lack thereof, can affect a student’s grade. Not only will participating in class discussions and activities aid in your learning, but it will also contribute to a livelier and more interesting classroom environment.

Absences:

If a student is absent on a particular day, it is his/her responsibility to acquire the notes, handouts and assignments from that day. Homework or essays due on the day a student was absent must be submitted upon the return of the student. Homework assigned on the day you were absent will be due the day after your return to school. In cases of extended absences, see the teacher about a makeup plan. Students will not be able to make up an entire quarter’s work in the final week.

Truancy:

While I understand that students do get sick and family emergencies arise, it is important to be in my class on a daily basis. If a student does “cut” my class, I am personally offended. If such an occurrence were to happen, the swiftest and strongest consequences will result.

Inappropriate Behavior:

Behavior deemed inappropriate by the teacher will not be tolerated. Any action that disrupts the cohesiveness and/or integrity of the classroom will be dealt with immediately. Depending upon the level of the offense, a warning, detention, parent phone call, or dean’s report may be issued.

Grading:

A point system is used. The grading scale is listed below:

100-90%=A 89-80%=B 79-70%=C 69-60%=D 59.9% and below=F

***Any student should feel free to come and talk to me about English or anything else that I could assist you with. Before school and during my free periods are the best times to meet with me.