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Welcome to English 9CP!
Ms. JonesRoom 43 S
1) What’s to come…
• Short Stories• Poetry• Non-fiction• Outside reading• Essay writing• Grammar
2) Ms. Jones
3) Daily Supplies
• Textbook and/or novel under study
• Blue or black pens and highlighter
• No. 2 pencils
• College-ruled paper (loose leaf)
• English binder with SIX labeled dividers:
• 1) Homework 2) Vocabulary 3) Warm-ups 4) Handouts 5) Class Notes 6)
Returned Work
4) Attendance/Tardy Policy
• Students will lose participation points for unexcused tardies
• On the 4th tardy, a detention will be given
• See the student handbook for consequences after 4th tardy
• In the event of a truancy, the student will receive zero credit for work due or completed that day (including tests and essays)
5) Absent???
• Check my website: • http
://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/Departments/English/Jones.aspx
• Contact a friend
• Check the Daily Log Notebook the day you return
• All work must be made up within 3 days (including the day of your return)
• Long term assignments must be turned in on time, even if you are absent
6) Homework Policy
• Yes, you will have homework
• Some assignments will be graded, while others will be credit/no credit• Pinkslips
• Turn in all work at the beginning of the period for full credit
• I do not accept late work
• Essays completed outside of class must be submitted to Turnitin.com in order to receive credit
7) Grading Policy
• Grades earned over course of semester
• Homework, quizzes, projects, in-class assignments, tests, essays, and participation
• Grades updated on Zangle on a regular basis (every 1-2 weeks)
8) Classroom Guidelines
1. Be in your assigned seat and working when the tardy bell rings
2. Bring all books/materials with you to class and take them with you when you leave
3. Follow directions the first time they are given
9) Guidelines cont.
4. Be respectful • Refrain from talking when others are
speaking/participating• No inappropriate behavior or
offensive language• Follow all procedures outlined in
WHS handbook
• No cellphones/electronic devices or food in the classroom
10) Not following the guidelines will result
in…• 1st: Warning and documentation
• 2nd: Behavior contract and assigned detention
• 3rd: Parent/Guardian and Counselor contact
• 4th: Disciplinary referral
• Severe Clause
11) Procedures
When you enter the room:
• Please enter quietly and take your seat
• Review the daily agenda on the screen
• Take out materials and start working
12) ProceduresGetting your attention:
• I will stand at the front of the room
• Raise my hand
• Wait for everyone to be quiet
• Begin speaking
Leaving the room:
• 2 passes per semester
• Sign out and take wood pass
13) MLA Paper Heading
Jane SmithMs. JonesEnglish 9, Per. 129 August 2012Always upper left hand corner of paper!
14) Procedures
• Class Discussions:• Please participate! • Keep it relevant • ALWAYS raise your hand when you’d
like to speak
• Class Dismissal:• The bell does not dismiss you…I do• Do not start to pack up prior to the bell• Wait until I say, “Have a great day!”
• http://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/Departments/English/Jones.aspx• WHS
homesiteDepartmentsEnglishJones
• E-mail: [email protected]• Come see me before school, after
school, or at lunch! I’m here to help you
15) My Website