WELCOME!

Mrs. MayFFHS – English I

HEART Philosophy

H – Honesty E – Empathy A – Action R – Respect T - Trust

HONESTY Zero tolerance for cheating and dishonesty

You will lose exam exemption status in ALL classes the first time you cheat. See handbook for additional consequences.

Dishonesty/cheating will earn you zero credit on the assignment. You will be allowed to complete another assignment for half-credit after school or during Empower Time!

NO NHS! Referral

Empathy I will spend a great deal of time

getting to know everyone in the class. Much of our learning will be

collaborative. Everyone is expected to relate to

others.

Action Active learner Active within school Active within the community

RESPECT I will always respect you and

appreciate you as an individual. I expect respect in return and respect for your peers.

TRUST We must trust each other in order to

learn in this class. You must learn to believe in and trust

yourself, your peers and teacher. Without trust, people will fear

contributing and sharing and we all lose.

HEART REWARDS

Exceptional work ethic and behavior will be rewarded with a heart certificate. This certificate will allow you to earn five additional points on any assignment, quiz or test. You will need to submit certificate with the indicating the assignment for which you would like to receive additional credit.

TARDINESS See student handbook/planners. 3 tardies = 1 absence for exam

exemption Sign-in, parent(s) called AFTER 2ND

TARDY – referrals FOR EACH after Life Skill!

ABSENCES See student handbook Consequences for 5 absences in semester class

and 10 for yearlong – all work must be made up!

Excused – work made up within 3 days; Unexcused = 2 days

Quizzes/tests made up after school – scheduled with teacher

Travel Form Check Haiku/Canvas Exam Exemption

OFFICE/COUNSELING REFERRALS

See student handbook/planners/syllabus.

Immediate referrals for: Inappropriate language/behavior. Disrespect of teachers, adults and peers. Insubordination.

Excessive tardies/absences. Habitual missing/late work.

Grading Practices & Missing/Late Work Policy

All work will be completed.Early work – REWARDEDLATE work – PENALIZED – (AT

LEAST10 points a day!)*** Note: All tests are expected to be

made within 3 days of any excused absence and must be completed after school unless otherwise arranged with me.

Grading Practices Missing/Late/Absent Work folders Parents will be notified of incomplete

work via progress reports & Parent Portal. You will be expected to have a parent sign your report. All reports are due the following day unless approved by teacher.

Progress reports are scored – MUST RETURN!

Grading Practices

Do your assignment correctly the first time. If you write a great paper and/or do a project well the first time, you will receive full credit (and have time to do other things!)

If you leave school early for a school sponsored event you must make up all work within 3 days.

Grading Scale – ENGLISH I Counts one (1) time: Class Participation,

Knowledge Checks

Counts three (3) times: Announced Quizzes, Vocabulary Tests

Counts five (5) times: Projects; ePortfolio evidence; Interactive notebook; Unit/Novel Tests

NEW State Grading Scale 100-90 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69-60 = D 59 and below = F

Accountability

You are responsible for your learning - I will give you the tools to reach your goals

Utilize the classroom information posted on the Internet

Find a study buddy Use all the technology available to

you

Empower Time! Required if missing work Required if GPA is below a C Optional all other times for more help,

computer access, etc. Write in planner if assigned Skip intervention = phone call home

for 1st & 2nd infraction; 3rd + skip = office referral

Everyday except Friday

Email Accounts/Haiku Each student will have an account. Emails must be appropriate. Check email daily! Check website frequently – we use it

a lot in this class!

Materials Needed Pens/Pencils/Highlighters (multiple colors) 5-subject notebook WITH pockets 3-4 large glue sticks (will remain at school) 2-3 packs of index cards (keep at home) *Planner

OTHER ITEMS: Tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, scissors (packaged)

Get ready for a great ride!

With your help, we can make this the most memorable learning experience of your life!