Materials for Success: You will need the following EVERY DAY in my class:
Laptop or approved device
Personal choice book w/ appropriate content for school environment
Composition Book - We will be using a mixture of digital notebooks and paper notebooks this year.
A mindset that reflects on, and pursues, strengths and growth opportunities
English 4 Transition 2023- 2024 Year-at-a-Glance
Assignments, assessments, and activities will be tailored to meet the individual goals and objectives as listed in the student’s IEP. Homework will be minimal and used as an opportunity for students to “catch up” on any incomplete classroom assignments.
Grading Policy
Grades will be comprised of:
“English/Language Arts Skills Assessments” (tests, projects, papers, etc.)
“English/Language Arts Skills Practice” (quizzes, homework, classwork, vocabulary)
“College & Career Readiness Skills” (On-time/On task, completion)
* No one grade will count more than 25% of the student’s six weeks average.
Make-up and Late Work
Students are responsible for checking their Google classroom under the Classwork tab for all work missed. They can sign-up for Ranger or tutorial times for review and/or clarification of missed assignments.
*This policy will be adjusted based on individual student needs.
Cell Phone Policy
Students will be given the option to have their phones at their desks w/ "screen side down" and will ONLY be allowed to check their phones during designated times during class.
They will also be expected to follow the LISD policy as listed below:
No photos, videos, texting or phone calls during class unless deemed appropriate by the teacher for instructional purposes.
No use of personally-owned devices will be permitted during tests unless authorized by the teacher.
No non-educational games are allowed during instructional time.
No use of social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for non-instructional purposes during the school day.
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to arrive on time and prepared to work. Each class has created a social contract specific to their classroom needs. These contracts are essential to productive learning and positive relationships.