Welcome to English 10CP!

1. Welcome to English 10CP! Ms. Jones Room 43 S

2. 1) What’s to come… • Short Stories • Poetry • Non-fiction • Outside reading • Essay writing • Grammar • Research Paper

3. 2) Ms. Jones

4. 3) Daily Supplies • Textbook and/or novel under study • Blue or black pens and highlighter • No. 2 pencils • College-ruled paper (loose leaf) • English binder with SIX labeled dividers: • 1) Homework 2) Vocabulary 3) Warm-ups 4) Handouts 5) Class Notes 6) Returned Work ***Binder with tabs is due on Wednesday 9/5

5. 4) Attendance/Tardy Policy • Students will lose participation points for unexcused tardies • On the 4th tardy, a detention will be given • See the student handbook for consequences after 4th tardy • In the event of a truancy, the student will receive zero credit for work due or completed that day (including tests and essays)

6. 5) Absent??? • Check my website: • http://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/Departments/English/Jones.aspx • Contact a friend • Check the Daily Log Notebook the day you return • All work must be made up within 3 days (including the day of your return) • Long term assignments must be turned in on time, even if you are absent

7. 6) Homework Policy • Yes, you will have homework  • Some assignments will be graded, while others will be credit/no credit • Pinkslips • Turn in all work at the beginning of the period for full credit • I do not accept late work • Essays completed outside of class must be submitted to Turnitin.com in order to receive credit

8. 7) Grading Policy • Grades earned over course of semester • Homework, quizzes, projects, in-class assignments, tests, essays, and participation • Grades updated on Zangle on a regular basis (every 1-2 weeks)

9. 8) Classroom Guidelines • Be in your assigned seat and working when the tardy bell rings • Bring all books/materials with you to class and take them with you when you leave • Follow directions the first time they are given

10. 9) Guidelines cont. • Be respectful • Refrain from talking when others are speaking/participating • No inappropriate behavior or offensive language • Follow all procedures outlined in WHS handbook • No cellphones/electronic devices or food in the classroom

11. 10) Not following the guidelines will result in… • 1st: Warning and documentation • 2nd: Behavior contract and assigned detention • 3rd: Parent/Guardian and Counselor contact • 4th: Disciplinary referral • Severe Clause

12. 11) Procedures When you enter the room: • Please enter quietly and take your seat • Review the daily agenda on the screen • Take out materials and start working

13. 12) Procedures Getting your attention: • I will stand at the front of the room • Raise my hand • Wait for everyone to be quiet • Begin speaking Leaving the room: • 2 passes per semester • Sign out and take wood pass

14. 13) MLA Paper Heading Jane Smith Ms. Jones English 9, Per. 1 29 August 2012 Always upper left hand corner of paper!

15. 14) Procedures • Class Discussions: • Please participate! • Keep it relevant  • ALWAYS raise your hand when you’d like to speak • Class Dismissal: • The bell does not dismiss you…I do • Do not start to pack up prior to the bell • Wait until I say, “Have a great day!”

16. 15) My Website • http://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/Departments/English/Jones.aspx • WHS homesiteDepartmentsEnglishJones • E-mail: LJones@conejousd.org • Come see me before school, after school, or at lunch! I’m here to help you 