Homework policy
Students should plan on 20-30 minutes of ELA
homework on weeknights (Monday-Thursday).
I try not to give HW on the weekends.
HW is posted each day on the HW page. If there is
a routinely used worksheet, it will be uploaded as a
PDF file or a google doc on the HW page as well.
I actively rely on google docs for just about
everything. You may always type your homework,
but I do need you to hand in hard copies.
IF HW is handed in late, a point will be taken off
each day that it is late. This may not seem like a
big deal, but it does add up after awhile.
I expect HW to be printed before class.
If a student arrives to class and
(habitually) “needs to print,” this is
considered late HW. Please do not assume
you can use class time to print. However, I am
happy to receive emails if you are struggling with
the homework or any part of submission. I like working
with students to develop all the necessary skills
that help get you through school.
Please also email me if you have major life events:
religious ceremonies, family celebrations, funerals,
massively important sporting events, musical
performances that deserve standing ovations, trips
to Mars, circus performances, premature & sudden
bed times, etc. etc.... I like life, maybe even more
than I like words, books and composition. Let’s try
to always make sure life is happening.