Ms. Swift Room A225

Honors EnglishWelcome Class of 2013!

Objective

• Students will note take in order to identify classroom expectations.

Warm-up ** Please fill out all

information completely, accurately, and thoughtfully.

10 minutes

AgendaAugust 24, 2009

Important Information

&

Ice-Breakers

Information Card **1. FULL NAME:2. WHAT YOU PREFER TO BE CALLED:3. Birthday (Month and Day)4. E-MAIL ADDRESS:5. HOME ADDRESS:6. HOME PHONE #:7. PARENT/GUARDIAN’S CELL PHONE #:8. PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME:9. PARENT/GUARDIAN’S WORK #:

Handouts

• Welcome Letter for Parents

• Grading Policy

Manuscript Form

Course Outline

1st quarter-Narrative w/ culminating project 2nd quarter-Novel w/ culminating project To Be Announced To Be Announced

Required Materials Obtained by

08-31-09- 3 ring binder- Blue or Black Pen

(ballpoint)- Highlighter- Dividers

Do The Math

Homework: 5 points per assignment

Grades **

Class work 25%

Homework 25%

Assessments 50%

Forbidden Zone Plagiarism and

copying are forbidden.

http://www.turnitin.com/static/index.html

Absences

Excused absences are the only absences valid in order to receive make up. Notes will be verified to confirm their legitimacy.

How can I hurt my grade?

Excessive absences Excessive tardiness Excessive uniform violations Failure to complete work

Classroom Expectations

We will create them next class.

Partnership Parent

Student Teacher

Organization **

Keep up with class by using the blog or emailing:

Shayne.swift@pgcps.org

http://ela9hwithmsswift.blogspot.com/

An agenda book is highly recommended.

Manuscript Form

•How do I submit assignments for this class?

Hall Passes/ID badges Unless there is a valid and confirmed

medical excuse from a doctor (not a parent), please use the restroom in between class unless there is an emergency.

ID badges are to be worn around the neck at all times.

Questions and Concerns **

Let’s Have a Great Year!