MRS. DEDMAN’S POLICIES

CREATIVE WRITINGFRESHMEN ENGLISH

CORE VALUES & BELIEFS

 

Nathan Hale-Ray High School prepares all students to meet 21st century expectations as self-motivated, lifelong learners in a positive environment. The school collaborates with the community to promote the development of college and career ready citizens in a diverse, global society.

ACADEMIC HELP

I am available for extra help, study sessions or to improve skills

Please see me to make an appointment.

ATTENDANCE* PGS. 16-19

Warnings will be sent to student & guardians at 5th absence

Limit 9 absences in a full year course, 10th absence may result in credit withdrawal

In order for an absence to be excused, there must be proper documentation within 2 days of the absence

If a student’s absence is unexcused, s/he is not able to make up the work, and the grades for the assignments will result in a zero.

TARDINESS*PGS. 20-21

Any student who is tardy to school after 7:30am and/or any bell for the class period must have a pass from the Assistant Principal’s office and/or a NHRHS staff member.

An extended tardy (greater than 20 minutes) will count toward a student’s absences.

Cuts and tardies will be referred to the Assistant Principal.

ELIGIBILITY*PGS. 71-72, 75-78

Participation in extra-curricular activities is a privilege. As such, the right to participate in such activities is reserved for students in good standing, and may be denied to students whose conduct or absenteeism indicates a pattern of disregard for school rules.

Students who participate in extra-curricular activities for which eligibility requirements have been set by sponsoring groups such as the CIAC, will honor such eligibility requirements, but in addition may be subject to more stringent requirements according to school policy.

ELIGIBILITY (ATHLETICS)

GRADES WEEKLY REPORTS

ATTENDS PRACTICE

MAY PRACTICE

MAY PLAY GAMES

1 F YES YES YES 70+

2 Fs YES YES 70+ ----

3+ Fs YES YES ---- ----

70+: Once students reach a grade of 70+ in all classes on their weekly report----: Out until next progress report or end of quarter grades

GRADES WEEKLY REPORTS

ATTENDS PRACTICE

MAY PRACTICE

MAY PLAY GAMES

1 F YES YES YES YES

2 Fs YES YES YES 70+

3+ Fs YES YES 70+ ----

REPORT CARDS

PROGRESS REPORTS

GRADING

Performance Assessments/Tests: 40%

Essential Learning Experiences/Quizzes: 30%

Homework: 20%

In Class Work: 10%

Students will know which category the assignment will be recorded under PRIOR to submitting the assignment for grading purposes.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENTHOMEWORK POLICY

The English Department believes that homework is an essential aspect of learning and practice. Homework creates and strengthens the habits of mind: persistence, responsibility and time management.

In essence, homework reinforces college and career readiness; it is an expression of classroom learning and will be assessed accordingly.

Therefore, due dates are firm and homework will be submitted in a timely manner in order to be relevant to student learning. (*All work will be graded).

MRS. DEDMAN’SHOMEWORK POLICY

Please be prepared to have homework every night, usually in the form of reading. Homework will last approximately 30minutes.

I will use PowerSchool and my website (www.dedmanenglish.weebly.com) to communicate assignments. In class, I will write the daily objectives and homework on the board each day. It is your responsibility to be prepared; utilize these resources.

You are in high school and are responsible for your actions. If you are absent the day an assignment is due, you are responsible for getting the assignment to me the next class. A simple email to me can ensure that you are prepared for the following class.

TURNITIN.COM

Certain assignments must be submitted to turnitin.com. If the assignment is not submitted to turnitin.com, it will not be graded. A hard copy of the EXACT submitted work must be turned in to the teacher on the due date. If the assignment is not the assignment submitted to turnitin.com, the grade will be marked as a zero.

All assignments must be submitted before class on the due date via turnitin.com. If the assignment is not turned in by the assigned time, it will be considered late. A hard copy must also be handed in during class. Handwritten essays WILL NOT be accepted regardless of computer issues.

DO NOT COME INTO CLASS THE DAY AN ASSIGNMENT IS DUE AND ASK TO GO TO THE LIBRARY TO PRINT YOUR PAPER- If you do not have a hard copy, you will need to use your own time to print, at needed (the library opens at 7 am and closes at 3 pm).

LATE WORK

All assignments are due on the assigned due date.

All timed, in-class assignments (ELEs, PAs, Tests, Quizzes) are due at the end of the designated time.

If assignments are not turned in on the due date, you may not receive credit.

MAKE-UP WORK: EXCUSED ABSENCES

Students who are absent and excused are required to make-up the work missed in class (*A timeline will be agreed between the student/teacher). It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and complete all make-up work and to be prepared for the next class.

If you are absent the day an assignment is due, it is expected that you will turn in the assignment THE NEXT CLASS and will be prepared to participate in that day’s class as well. It is your responsibility find out what you missed and what you must complete for the next class.

You will be required to make-up any missed work (PAS, ELEs, Tests, Quizzes, in-class assignments) during an afterschool session (*Date will be determined between teacher/student). The student must also keep pace with the required reading assignments.

If the student is absent and unexcused, the student earns a zero for any work/assignments completed that day. The teacher will check with the office BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS in regard to whether or not the absence is excused or unexcused (*Remember to bring in your notes within 2 days of an absence if the absence is excused).

ACADEMIC HONESTY Honesty in schoolwork requires that students do their own work.

Students MUST GIVE credit for any ideas, language, or thoughts which are not their own (*This includes paraphrasing).

To take the ideas, writing, or thoughts of someone else and pass them off as one's own is noted as plagiarism.

It is also dishonest, of course, to cheat on a test or to copy homework.

Plagiarism will result in disciplinary action and a zero for the assignment.

CODE OF CONDUCT As a student you will:

Arrive promptly and fulfill school tasks to the best of your ability

Follow all school rules Help preserve and keep our

school, both inside and out Maintain academic integrity and

honesty Accept responsibility for your

actions, behaviors, and decisions.

Participate actively and cooperatively with activities throughout the day

Respect individual differences Not disrupt the learning

environment

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Each student will play an active role in his/her learning as defined by the ability to know, understand, and do. Your expectations and responsibilities are:

To know how you will be assessed in class: Know what you are learning and how you are learning.

To understand what determines your grade throughout the entire year.

To understand the skills taught in one class are transferable to another.

To understand the importance of student/teacher relationships and to cultivate them accordingly.

To understand the importance of self-awareness in order to become an independent and self-directed learner.

To do your best in all aspects.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS AS PARTNERSEach parent/guardian will play an active role in his/her student’s educational process as defined through a collaborative partnership. Parent/guardian expectations and responsibilities are:

To know that assignments generated by students for the class have meaning and value; however, some work is part of a process and may be completed for practice.To know at times work needs to be completed at home for deliberate purpose.To understand the importance of students learning to advocate for themselves.To understand students will have multiple and varied opportunities to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding.

ACADEMIC BEHAVIORS

PREPARATION: Preparing for class every day with appropriate materials, completing assigned tasks, and focusing when class begins.

ACTIVE LEARNING: Being an active learner and staying on task each day, responding to teacher and student inquiry, working well independently and in groups without prompting, contributing to cooperative learning tasks.

ACADEMIC ENDEAVORS: Volunteering insightful and accurate responses, asking relevant and thought provoking questions, applying self-reflective and constructive perspectives to learning, asking for assistance, and adapting to meet new challenges.

POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY: Respecting others and encouraging their success, acknowledging different viewpoints, appreciating cultural and linguistic diversity, listening well, and being accountable for his/her actions.

Each student will be assessed using East Haddam School Districts Academic Behaviors Descriptors, which are defined as:

TEACHER EXPECTATIONS:As your teacher, I will:

Treat you with respect

Maintain a commitment to your growth as an active learner

Communicate with both you and your parents/guardians.

Expect the best from you; hold you accountable for your behavior

Be supportive, constructive and fair

Maintain my webpage and PowerSchool

WHY I TEACH

Education is the most rewarding pursuit I have ever undertaken.

Every year, I learn countless things from my students – about literature and about life.

Your success is my success….We are embarking upon this journey together, as learners and individuals.

Remember… “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” There are no mistakes, only opportunities for betterment.

Let’s have a phenomenal year!