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1. Class of 2012! Welcome! CONTACT INFORMATION: Sherri Byrd-Newberry Email: newberrys.lshs@robeson.k12.nc.us Website: www.robeson.k12.nc.us/lshs Lumberton High School Sherri Byrd-Newberry (Mrs. Newberry) English IV and English IV Honors Room C-134

2. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered Mission Statement/Goals Who’s Who Classroom Policies/Rules Special Projects Grading Assignment #1

3. Mission Statement/Goals Our Mission:  Lumberton High School will focus on the academic, social, emotional, and career development needs of all students, thus preparing them to meet life's challenges. Goal and Objectives of English IV in NC: Students in English IV will integrate all the language arts skills gained throughout their education. The curriculum both affirms these skills and equips the students to be life-long learners. Students continue to explore expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary contexts with a focus on British Literature. The emphasis in English IV is on argumentation by developing a position of advocacy through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and using media. Students will: Express reflections and reactions to texts. Explain principles inspired by the curriculum. Interpret and qualify texts. Research and address issues of public or personal concern. Create products and presentations which maintain standard conventions of the written and spoken language

4. Who’s Who Steve Gaskins, Principal HawannahRising , Asst. Principal (11th Contact) Mavis Livingston, Asst. Principal (12th Contact) David Rich, Social Worker Angela Kinlaw and Constance Campbell, Media Specialists Elaine Davis and Beth Brill, Graduation Coordinators Guidance Counselors Guidance Office Technicians: Belinda Bourgeouisand Katie Butler

5. School/Classroom Policies Classroom Procedures: You are expected to do the following everyday. 1. Come into class quietly and begin on your starter assignment. 2. When turning in assignments, always label your papers, with the a heading, name, date, class period, and place it in the appropriate tray.(Without this info. I may not be able to grade your work correctly.)‏ 3. Take care of personal business prior to coming to class.(going to guidance, seeing other teachers, going to the library, getting drinks, going to the restroom, etc.) By trying to do this during class, you are cheating yourself of your own education. I will allow two visits during each 9 weeks. After the two visits, you will make up missed class time after school.

6. School/Classroom Policies Classroom Procedures: 4. If you need to leave your seat, ask permission or explain what you need to do before getting up.It may be an inappropriate time or distracting to others. 5. If you must borrow from the student supplies, please return them promptly as others may need to use something as well.(Once all of the student supplies are gone, I will not replace any of it unless supplies are brought in.)‏ 6. You may have snack size food or drinks, if you bring them with you to class.You must eat and drink discreetly without distraction or begging. You may not leave to go get drinks or food.

7. School/Classroom Policies Classroom Rules/Expectations: Come to class daily, on time and prepared. Bring materials to class. (If you do not bring anything, you do not plan to do anything, which can lead to problems.) Be alert, attentive and involved. Respond when you are called on and ask questions when you do not understand. You must give respect to get respect. Do not blurt out, be loud OR disrespect others or yourself. Wait to be called on; do not talk while others are talking. This includes other students, the teacher, the intercom, or the TV. NO primping, spraying fragrances or personal grooming. If you must do any of the above, do it prior to coming to class. Clean around your area/desk daily. Throw away all trash and do not leave books, papers, bottles or trash in the desk. Follow all school rules at all times. If I see electronic devices such as cell phones, mp3 players, etc. I will take them and they will be turned into the office. Failure to turn over these items will be an automatic referral and/or removal from class by an administrator or SRO.

8. School/Classroom Policies RULES/EXPECTATIONS: Come to class daily, on time and prepared. Be alert, attentive and involved. You must give respect to get respect. NO primping, spraying fragrances or personal grooming. Clean around your area/desk daily. Follow all school rules at all times. CONSEQUENCES: CONFERENCE WITH TEACHER CONTACT PARENT/GUARDIAN DETENTION: AFTER CLASS OR AFTER SCHOOL CLEANING ROOM CONFERENCE IN GUIDANCE OR WITH PRINCIPAL WRITTEN REFERRAL/REMOVAL BY ADMIN. OR SRO **CONSEQUENCE WILL SUIT THE OFFENSE ACCORDING TO THE TEACHER.

9. School/Classroom Policies TELEPHONES/COMMUNICATION DEVISES Pay telephones are located in the gym lobby. These phones should be used before and after school, not during class time. Office phones are for business use only and not for student use. CELL PHONES, CD PLAYERS, AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVISES ARE NOT PERMITTED on campus during the instructional day (including Tutorial, Credit Recover and Saturday Academy). Possession of these items will be result as follows: 1st Time Taken during the school year: Items will be collected and turned over to the administration &/or main office for parents to pick-up in the main office. 2nd Time Taken during the school year: Collected items will be released to the parent at the end of the current semester and 3rd Time Taken during the school year: Collected items will be held and released to the parents at the end of the school year. LHS Student Handbook, accessed Jan. 23, 2009

10. School/Classroom Policy As Seniors, Take advantage of one privilege: COLLEGE DAY (Seniors Only)‏ This counts as an excused absence and does not count for exam exemptions. VISITATION PROCEDURES: 1. Get form from counselor 2. Have parents sign the request 3. Principal approves form 4. Counselor returns form to student 5. Student visits college 6. Student brings in documentation 7. Guidance lets teachers know of absence Please allow a week’s notice. Students are limited to 2 visitations their senior year.

11. School/Classroom Policy HOMEWORK Lumberton High School has high expectations for students and believes that the school day includes homework. Homework is an integral part of student learning. It provides students with the opportunity to independently practice new learning or to apply previous learning to new situations. Homework helps develop the necessary skills for independent study, learning outside of school and sound work habits. MAKE-UP WORK It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for make-up work after an absence. The student should contact the teacher to arrange for make-up work. It is expected that students will make up all work due to absences. In addition, a student may choose to make up the time of any absence. Make-up should usually occur within five (5) days after the return. Extenuating circumstances should be discussed between the teacher and student. LHS Student Handbook, 2008-2009

12. School/Classroom Policies EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY* 1. The exam grade will count as one-fourth of the semester grade. An exempted student may be excused from exams based both on absences for the semester and a minimum grade average in the course. Exemptions from exams will be based on the following: a. Student enrolled the full semester - Absences Allowed: SEMESTER ABSENCES SEMESTER AVERAGES 3 A = > 3.690-4.000 GPA 2 B = > 3.000-3.332 GPA b. Special consideration will be given to students who enroll during the last nine weeks of the semester as to whether they will be required to take exams. c. Seniors with less than a B average (3.332) will be required to take all exams.

13. School/Classroom Policies: d. Required end-of-course testing may not be exempted. e. College days do not count as absences for exam exemptions. f. Absences due to school sponsored activities will not be recorded as absences from a school or class. g. At any time during the year, suspension, skipping class, or leaving school without permission from the principal’s office will result in automatic loss of exemption privileges. h. A student is counted absent if he missed more than one-half a class period. 2. The student and the subject teacher will share the responsibility of determining when the exam exemption requirements have been met. 3. Five days prior to the last day of regular class preceding the exam schedule, the subject teacher will inform students who are eligible for exemption. *Please note that at Lumberton High School, the Learning Center and Saturday Academy may not be used for the purpose of earning exam exemptions. PSRC Policy, accessed 1/23/09

14. Bell Schedule: Lumberton High School Regular Bell Schedule7:50 8:00 - 9:30 1st Period 9:30 - 9: 55 Mandatory Tutoring, (Mon., Wed., Fri.)‏ Reading Period (Tues., Thurs.)‏ 9:55 - 10:02 Class Change 10:02 - 11:32 2nd Period 11:32 - 11:39 Class Change 11:39 - 1:37 3rd Period 1:37 - 1:44 Class Change 1:44 - 3:14 4th Period 3: 20 Buses depart campus

15. Special Projects You will prepare a formal research paper based on a personal interest or career plan. Choose a topic about a personal interest or career; narrow down to a thesis statement. 4-6 pages; double-spaced Title page and works cited pages included. Formal process of a research paper (including research of the topic, index cards, outline, rough drafts and practice writing.)‏ Begin in 3 weeks. This will take about 4-5 weeks to complete. Research paper will count as two test grades. Required to pass the class.

16. Special Projects • You will maintain a neat and organized 3 ring binder notebook to be checked every four weeks. • I have noticed that organized students are more comfortable and successful. • If you are prepared, you can face any challenge. • You will prepare a portfolio of assignments from each time period to be submitted for a major grade. Assignments and due dates will be determined at a later date.

17. Special Projects • You will access Castle Learning to complete Grammar assignments and take tests. These assignments will have due dates and will count as homework or test grades. • You may not complete these during class time. If you do not have internet access at home, you need to schedule time to visit the library or come after school. • Visit castlelearning.com • Login information will be included with your syllabus.

18. Grading Grades are determined by the following: Major Grades: tests, papers, projects = 50% Minor Grades: class/homework, quizzes, participation = 50% You may earn extra credit by completing all required assignments first; then by donating to the student supply items such as: Tissue, pencils, pens, tape, white out, staples, crayons, coloring pencils. You will earn one point per item up to three items. These points will be added to your lowest test score. If you are absent, you have five days to turn in missed assignments. If you were present when assignments are given and you wait until progress reports come out to turn in work, you will receive a “60” for any work you that you submit late. Assignments not submitted or not completed will receive an “0.” These items must be completed before the end of each nine-weeks reporting period.

19. Grading, Discipline and Responsibility NO EXCUSES NO EXCUSES NO EXCUSES Consider the role you play in your life and the decisions you make. Stop looking for ways to blame other people or situations. When explaining your situation, the best way to begin your explanation is with “I” and not “You, he, she or that.”

20. Time Periods and Curriculum NOTESBOOKS WILL BE DIVIDED AS THE FOLLOWING: Anglo-Saxon Period Middle Ages The Renaissance The Romantic Research Project Vocabulary Grammar/ Writing, literary elements, discussion, analysis, synthesis, application of literary reasoning. Your Notebook will be checked every four weeks.

21. Supply List • Three Ring Binder/Notebook (at least 1”)‏ • Loose leaf paper (college rule)‏ • Blue/Black ink pens, #2 pencils, and assorted highlighters • Dividers/tabs • Post Its or sticky notes • Index Cards (any size)‏ • USB memory sticks/drives • Access to internet at least once weekly • Project/Presentation Materials (markers, poster board, glue, etc.) as needed • Other Materials as needed

22. Q&A Questions, comments and concerns...

23. Assignment #1 We all want to know why we have to do some things. It helps rationalize our actions. Today, your first writing assignment is in an three paragraphs on the following? Why is it important for me to graduate? What skills will I use when I finish? Describing your future career goals. Work/Military School: two yr. or four yr.

24. BRAINSTORM IDEAS

25. Plan your writing here…

26. Explain your plan for a career:

27. Write a formal essay: • Expectations: • Audience : Mrs. Newberry and possibly classmates • This means to use Standard American English (no slang, no contractions (I’m), no texting language, and keep it educational and professional.) • You may have to do some research on your career if you have not already done so. If you do not have a plan, GET ONE. (You graduate in eight months…) • Keep any information you find or have. You can use this for your research paper. • Handwritten or typed • You should form your ideas and thoughts into well-written paragraphs of five to seven sentences. Use a four or five paragraph format • Grammar, spelling, punctuation and effort count. Use spell check, dictionaries, and/or a grammar book or website. • “Put your best foot forward.” First impressions can take you far or hold you back. • WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK QUESTIONS! • ESSAY IS DUE: