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Language Arts 3 Ms. Jackson / Room 963

Welcome Juniors!. Language Arts 3 Ms. Jackson / Room 963. Take a seat anywhere today. Tomorrow there will be assigned seating. Whale of a Tale!!!. I use to work for The Simpsons television show. I do yoga 3 times a week. My husband is in a punk rock band. I have been on a reality show.

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Language Arts 3 Ms. Jackson / Room 963

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  1. Welcome Juniors! Language Arts 3Ms. Jackson / Room 963 Take a seat anywhere today. Tomorrow there will be assigned seating.

  2. Whale of a Tale!!! • I use to work for The Simpsons television show. • I do yoga 3 times a week. • My husband is in a punk rock band. • I have been on a reality show.

  3. Proper PAPER HEADING

  4. Bring Friday -20pts • Bring your own address • Bring a forever stamp • Bring an envelope

  5. Course Texts Prentice Hall Literature: The American Experience The Crucible, Arthur Miller Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck or The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald ***Other core novels to be announced

  6. Outside Reading / Silent Reading / Book Reports 300 pages / quarter 1 book report / quarter (see your F.A.Q page for book requirements) Silent Reading in class Tuesdays and Thursdays Bring SSR book daily! First book due Tuesday August 21st!

  7. Language Arts Notebook / Journals • Must bring Language Arts Notebook Everyday! • Obtain a spiral bound notebook with 150 or more pages. • I will check these quarterly for 200 pts. • Journals are Monday / Wednesdays / Fridays! • Assigned Topics • 5 pts/day • Lose points when you do not bring to class or do not write ½ pg or more. • Must make up missed entries!

  8. Weekly Grammar hmwk Write Agenda Daily in your Language arts notebook! Daily Grammar Review

  9. Supply Check Monday 20 pts • Textbook • Language Arts notebook / Journal (150 pgs minimum) • Binder, pen, pencils, erasers, highlighters, and notebook paper. • Highlighter • 1-2 Dry erase markers and eraser • Dictionary, electronic dictionary, or dictionary app.

  10. CLASSROOM RULES Be where you are expected to be. Maintain a safe environment Observe school rules Attendance counts No food, drink, p.d.a No personal grooming Be a responsible gum chewer Be respectful

  11. Be a responsible gum chewer • Throw it in the waste basket-NOT UNDER YOUR DESK OR ON THE FLOOR-Keep Centennial Clean Please  • Refrain from smacking or bubbles

  12. Cell Phone / Electronic Device Policy • 1st offense-Warning and confiscate the item. • The teacher will check in the phone into the front office where you will not be able to pick up the item until after school. • Only use your phones when granted permission by Ms. Jackson!

  13. Plagiarism and Academic Integrity. • Students need to cite all information that is not one’s own idea. Please use MLA format to give other’s ideas credit in your own writing. • Students must complete all work individually, unless noted otherwise by the instructor. • All written work is expected to be one’s own work. Do not copy and paste words and ideas from other students, the Internet, etc. • No electronic devices are allowed during a testing period. • Students who are academically dishonest will not receive credit for the assignment and will be reported to the appropriate administrator. • See Ms. Jackson for further information. “Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.” -Sophocles

  14. Classroom Expectations Allow Ms. Jackson to teach! BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE! TRY to LEARN SOMETHING!

  15. Grading Policy

  16. Grading Policy Papers / Projects: • 1 Day Late= Minus 1 letter grades • 2 Days late=-2 letter grades • 3 Days Late=o% All other work and homework is -2 points a day! "My dog deleted it."

  17. Check Your Grades… Zangle It’s your responsibility to check your missing assignments and grades online!!!

  18. Class website • Go to Centennial’s Website • Click Teacher pages • Click class homepage or Language Arts 3 2012/2013 due dates • Check it often!!!

  19. Positive Consequences • Praise (Verbal, written, or call home) • Letters of Recommendation • You Choose your destiny • Good Grades • A Happy Teacher= A Happy Class!

  20. Negative Consequences • A Verbal Warning • A Write-up / parent note or phone call • Detention • Referral to office • * Serious offenses will result in immediate detention or referral.

  21. Concerns, Questions, comments? I am here to help you!!! The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Course Outline Quiz Friday!!! See this PowerPoint on our class website! • Have your parents sign your course outline, video permission slip, and photo release DUE no later than Friday 20pts each

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