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As I transition from teaching English, I have moved skills like grammar, writing, and world literature to the resources tab.
While the district has provided laptops for students to use to further their education, families are ultimately responsible for establishing and enforcing good technology habits. CommonSenseMedia.org is an excellent resource.
If you are interested in helping the classroom, donations of tissues and gently-used copies of YA, memoir, and historical fiction are greatly appreciated. You may also send books to the Seaforth free library to add more options for student engagement in the One Chatham Reads Initiative.
Thank you for supporting the Seaforth PTSA. Please also consider donating to the Chatham Education Foundation working to increase access to high-interest books for local students. United Way of Chatham County helps fight poverty "by fighting for the success of every child and the stability of every family in our region." Most importantly, please communicate your support of public education to North Carolina legislators to recruit and retain qualified educators.
HELPFUL HINTS
HELPFUL HINTS
Students with the best grades have acquired the following skills:
work smarter not harder (quality over quantity)
check calendar, emails, & grades regularly
follow directions carefully & reflect on purpose of assignments
take pride in work & demonstrate learning of objectives
keep papers and files organized
stay engaged and think critically to make real-world connections
use flashcards, recitation, quizlet, and other tools to transfer knowledge into long-term memory
schedule 20-40 minutes every day to read, revise writing, study concepts, prepare research, and complete assignments
seek assistance early and often (peers, SURGE, after school)
EXPECTATIONS
EXPECTATIONS
Please consult the Chatham County Student Handbook regarding policies on attendance and tardies as well as consequences for behavior. Seaforth High School will utilize Yondr Pouches and GoGuardian software to support the district's goal of distraction-free environment for student engagement.
In addition to the rules of Seaforth High School, it is my expectation that every member of the class will
BE KIND to everyone, for you never know the challenges others endure and the world will reflect any positivity that you emanate.
BE RESPONSIBLE for your choices and the mark you make on those around you; the most important person to influence your success is you, and we should strive to leave a place better than we found it.
BE PROFESSIONAL by using appropriate language and attire, avoiding distractions, bringing necessary materials, and preparing quality assignments.
BE ENGAGED and take an active role in our learning community by participating genuinely: ask questions, listen for understanding, find solutions, share ideas, support others, and make the most of the time you are given.
CONSEQUENCES may include a warning, hallway conference, guardian contact, detention, or an administrative referral.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Merriam-Webster defines the verb “cheat: to deprive of something valuable by the use of deceit or fraud.” By cheating in class, students deprive both themselves and their peers of the purpose of school: learning. The internet makes cheating so easy that students can fool themselves into believing they aren’t doing anything wrong. Students may also have difficulty understanding that providing information to someone else is just as wrong as taking it. I encourage students to learn from each other and resources available on the internet; however, it is important to remember that help should not take away from learning.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The rapid rise of AI technology is changing the way we work. The class will discuss the risks of misinformation as well as potential benefits and strategies for ethically utilizing AI tools to help support learning; however, any use of technology that prevents a student from demonstrating the specified learning objective will be considered cheating. Google document history must show evidence of planning, drafts, and revisions that demonstrate original thought. To avoid plagiarism, students are always expected to cite any source used in the creation process, and failure to disclose any tools used will be considered cheating.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I CHEAT? Respect, money, degrees, and careers are lost in the real world when people cheat. In this classroom, consequences will include guardian contact, severe loss of respect, a grade of “0” on the assignment for all students involved, and a discipline referral. See an excerpt from the Chatham County Schools Code of Civility for more details.
WHAT DOES CHEATING LOOK LIKE?
copying someone’s answers on an assignment or exam
making answers to an assignment or exam available for others to see
giving or receiving reading summaries from students or the internet
using notes or electronic devices during a quiz or exam
using artificial intelligence to generate work that is not your own
reusing your own work to meet more than one learning objective
plagiarism: using information without giving proper citation to its source (parenthetical and works cited)
Practice Empathy, Read Critically, Write Consciously, Speak Clearly, Listen Compassionately, Think Carefully, Communicate Effectively
If you are struggling with anything, you can text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. You may use the SaySomething app or website to anonymously report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies. You can also call 988 for "free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States."
If you are struggling with anything, you can text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. You may use the SaySomething app or website to anonymously report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies. You can also call 988 for "free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States."
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