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English 9 Rules and Procedures. Mrs. Glover 2014-2015. My Objective. English 9 is a class that should be both challenging and interesting to you. My goals as your teacher are to introduce you to world literature and to help you make wise choices for your future. My Expectations.
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English 9Rules and Procedures Mrs. Glover 2014-2015
My Objective • English 9 is a class that should be both challenging and interesting to you. • My goals as your teacher are to introduce you to world literature and to help you make wise choices for your future.
My Expectations • Be prompt. • Be prepared. • Be persistent. • Be polite.
Required Materials • 1” 3-ring binder with 4 dividers • Loose leaf paper • Pens (blue or black ink) or pencils • Flash drive • Highlighters (blue, green, and yellow only) • Post-it Notes • **Advanced 9 needs a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird
Daily Routine • Beginning of class: Enter quietly. Begin working on the bellringer IMMEDIATELY. Sit quietly when you finish until you are given further instructions. • During class: PARTICIPATE! Do not bring work for other classes. • End of class: Clean up the area around your desk. The bell does not dismiss you; I do. You are not cattle, so there is no need to herd around the door!
Passes • Emergency ONLY • Use this privilege wisely. If your “emergencies” become excessive, you will not be allowed to leave the room.
Grading SystemPoints earned/points possible= your grade Tests/Quizzes: You are allowed one re-take per nine -week period for a test scored below 65%. You have ONE WEEK for a re-take. Name: An MLA heading is required on all assignments. You will receive a five- point deduction without it. Grading Method: 60/30/10 60% Major tests/Projects/Presentations 30% Quizzes/Class work/Small Activities 10% Homework
Make Up Work • You are responsible for make up work without a reminder from me. • Check my web page for assignments or ask a friend. All work must be completed within 3 days of your absence. Exception: extended absences
Late Work • If an assignment is not completed by the assigned due date, you will receive the following credit: • One day: 50% maximum credit • Two days: 0% credit
Extra Credit • Students who complete ALL assignments and activities on time MAY be given an opportunity to do extra credit assignments at my discretion. • If you fail to do required assignments, do not ask for extra credit assignments. You do not get to create your own curriculum.
Extra Help? • Office Hours: Tues or Thurs 3:00-4:00 • Email me: angela.glover@alabastercityschools.org • Check my web page for any assignments missed in class.
Remind 101 • Advanced 9: Text 33603 to (205)351-4725 • English 9: Text 0231a to (205) 351-4725