English 9

Lesson Plans

Focus: 

To provide every student with the knowledge and guidance to improve reading, writing, and communication skills.

Grading Policy:

Grading will occur on a variety of assignments including writing, discussion and public speaking, group work, outside reading, test, quizzes, presentations, and participation.

It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of his/her grades. Scores will be recorded in my computer, and then most papers will be returned.  The grading scale can be found the student handbook

Attendance:

If a student misses a day of school it is his/her responsibility to ask for the work that was missed. If a test or quiz was missed then an appointment will be made with the teacher to take the test or quiz.

If the student does not ask for what was missed he/she will earn a zero on that assignment. Once a zero is issued the student may no longer make up that assignment. 

Assignments:

It is the responsibility of the student to complete the homework when it is assigned. All assignments are due at the beginning of the period.

No credit will be given for work done in anything but pencil, blue, or black ink.

I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK.

 If the homework is illegible, plagiarized, or copied from another student it will not be accepted

Independent Reading:

Students are expected to read a grade level appropriate books throughout the year. There will be a graded assignment for each book. Students may read multiple books and then choose which book they will use for the assignment.

The teachers reserve the right to place regulations on book selections and warrant books inappropriate.

Class Rules:

Students are expected to be in their assigned seat before the bells rings. If a student is not seated she/he will be marked tardy for that period.

Respect your classmates: Rude remarks and violation of personal belongings will not be accepted.

Respect the classroom: Writing on the desks, opening cupboards or closets and using teachers’ belongings is not permitted.