Here’s a few things you need to know about
this class.
1. a portfolio or heavy-duty folder with dividers for the
following 5 categories: literature, writing, grammar, vocabulary, research
2. small pocket stapler
3. notebook paper
4. one manilla folder
5. pen with white out and a pencil with an eraser
6.
7. spiral notebook for English only, not the divided kind
8. set of colored markers for group work
Attitude: Keeping a positive and respectful
attitude is the most important thing to remember about English class and life
in general. This means understanding
that the work given in this class is not punitive but purposeful. Grades and
comments given on returned homework are between you and me, and we should
discuss anything you question or wonder about.
Most importantly is the fact that we respect each other’s individual
differences and treat each other with kindness and consideration. This is especially
important in an English class where we constantly reveal ourselves through our
discussions and writing.
Absences: Finding out about what we did in
class and what reading or homework we have is YOUR responsibility when you are
absent; therefore, you will each receive a copy of class telephone numbers so
that you can discuss what went on in class. You are responsible for all
homework given on that day. I will give you any handouts the next day you
return to class. Be sure to review them. You can ask me about any details after
class or through an email. If you are absent the day of a test, expect to make
up the test the next day you return unless you have been ill for an extended
length of time. Then see me to schedule
a day.
Homework: All homework must be done on the computer
unless otherwise specified. All homework must be correctly formatted according
to our writing committee’s guidelines. (See handout.) In addition, please
staple all assignments as needed before you get to class. Keep in mind that
though quality in writing is always expected, so is quantity. When a homework
assignment is specified as “one page” on the computer, this means exactly that
otherwise points are deducted. Be sure to adhere to the standard margins and
font size.
As a freshman
in a high school English class, late work is unacceptable. Please plan
ahead to avoid last minute emergencies. When your printer or computer is down,
please take the time to go to the writing lab or library before school or
before class to print up your work. If
this cannot be done, you must write out your homework assignment so that
you have something to turn in to class. Please do not come to class with just
your disk. Be sure your home computer is compatible with the computers here at
school. Early this week, talk with teachers in the writing lab about any your
computer’s compatibility with our writing lab. If you are having difficulty
meeting a deadline, it is crucial that you communicate with me prior to the due
date.
Let’s work together to make this year a
success! I am in A112 after 9th period each day
until
Policy for Late or Missed
Work
1. Homework:
In order to get used the work load in high school, for the first two months we
will have "Catch Up Day" on every Thursday
after school for those missing one or more simple assignments. In addition,
work not completed to the teacher's satisfaction will be rewritten on Thursday.
If you are
absent on the due date, the homework is due the day you return. Call two
students to make sure you have the correct assignment. If you are absent when
the homework is assigned, check the index card box to see what the assignment
was and check with me about an acceptable due date.
2. Papers/Projects: One day late results
in a markdown of l0% (one full grade). Each successive day late results in 5%
off. This process continues until the paper is handed in or until zero points
are left.
3. Tests/Quizzes: It is your
responsibility to arrange for a time to make up tests or quizzes missed due to
absence. Such arrangements should be made immediately upon return to school.
4. Field Trips: This is not an absence
from school. If you will be on a field trip, you must ask ahead of time what
the homework will be and you must still hand in any work due that day. Work can
be put in my English office mailbox or handed in with another student.
5. Tardies/cuts/reassignment: If you arrive to
school late and miss this class, you are still responsible for the work given
that day and the work due that day. I will always post the day's homework. Any
work that's due must be turned in to me or my mailbox when you arrive.
A class cut
is not an absence. Any work due that day or assigned that day will be an
automatic zero.
INSIDE
Attitude:
Work
Ethic:
Respect
OUTSIDE
Family:
School:
Friends:
Traveled by
airplane
this summer
Plays a sport
Plays a musical
instrument
Reads the
newspaper
regularly
Went to
summer
school
here