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Welcome Back to CGHS!

Welcome Back to CGHS!. Mrs. Palmer. I graduated from Columbus State University in 1983, and the University of Virginia in 2003. I am currently attending Georgia State University to complete my Masters in Literacy. This is my seventh year teaching Language Arts at Central Gwinnett.

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Welcome Back to CGHS!

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  1. Welcome Back to CGHS!

  2. Mrs. Palmer • I graduated from Columbus State University in 1983, and the University of Virginia in 2003. • I am currently attending Georgia State University to complete my Masters in Literacy. • This is my seventh year teaching Language Arts at Central Gwinnett. • I am married with two children and a granddaughter; my family and friends mean the world to me. • My favorite hobbies are walking, cooking, and reading. I love flowers and the outdoors.

  3. “Blended” Language Arts and Social Studies • 1.5 class periods (longer 5th period) • 2 graduation credits (LA and SS) • Content will “compliment” each other for deeper understanding of both the historical period and the literature. • Curriculum is driven by the Social Studies calendar due to testing requirements.

  4. Materials Needed • Textbook- Timeless Voices Timeless Themes Literature • Black and white composition notebook • Three Ring Binder with divider tabs • Paper, pencils, blue or black pens • Highlighters, notecards, sticky notes • Kleenex, hand sanitizer, copy paper • Flash drive

  5. Evaluation Procedures: • Literature Quizzes • Vocabulary/Grammar Quizzes • Unit Tests • Essays • Projects • Extra Credit will be given at our discretion. • Homework will be given and you are expected to complete it!

  6. Make-Up Work/Late Work • It is YOUR responsibility to check the website for make-up work. • You must have an excused absence to make up missed work. • You have five days to make arrangements to complete your missed work. • Any paper or project turned in late will be deducted by one letter grade for each day turned in late.

  7. Classroom Procedures: • You must be in the classroom when the bell rings. • Daily work must be turned in to the tray on the work table. • Bathroom passes should only be used in emergencies. • Pencils should be sharpened BEFORE class begins. • Cell phone use is prohibited. • Respect is to be used at all times.

  8. Discipline • Warning and Documentation • Action Plan • Parent Contact and Friday detention • Discipline Referral to Administrator

  9. Tardy Policy Be on time, and working on your bell ringer assignment when the tardy bell rings! • 1st Tardy: Warning • 2nd Tardy: Warning • 3rd Tardy: Parent Phone Call • Detention/Referral by administrator • *Over 5 minutes late=AWOL • *Cumulative for 9 weeks

  10. Here’s to a Great Year! Reasons to be excited about Language Arts: • You get to read about topics that relate to your life! • You get to “visit” fun places and time periods! • You get to learn how writing can truly affect your life! • We are so excited about teaching you!

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