WELCOME TO

MS. LANGHAM’S

ENGLISH 9

CLASS

What is this class about?• This year we will be implementing a new Alabama Common

Core Standards Curriculum. We will focus heavily on reading all types of literature and writing critically. In literature, you will be expected to read selected works from various authors throughout the new textbook as well as outside novels. These works will reinforce literary concepts, which you will be responsible for. In grammar, you will be working on various parts of speech, punctuation, and parts of a sentence, just to name a few. In writing, you will be expected to incorporate your knowledge of grammar in one of three. You will also be writing every day. We will also focus on academic vocabulary skills throughout the semester.

What Will We Do?

Grammar

Literature

Writing

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My Expectations

• Come to class on time and prepared• Come to class ready to work• Pay attention• Do not talk while I am talking• Respect yourself and others• Try your best!

Materials

• Each day, you are expected to bring the following to class:– 3-ring binder– Notebook paper– Blue or black pen– Pencil – Composition Notebook

Notebooks

• You are to come to class each day with your notebook• Your syllabus should be placed in the front of your

notebook• All class notes are to remain in your notebook• There will be announced notebook checks• There may be times when you will be allowed to use

you notebooks on quizzes• All material should be organized in your notebook by

the date

Procedures

• When you come to class, look on the board for assignment/bell ringer

• Begin your assignment when you come in; do not wait for me to tell you to get started

• Sharpen pencils before class starts• All work must be written in pencil or blue/black ink• You will have 5 minutes, after the tardy bell, to have

your assignment turned in• Use the restroom before or after class; no passes will be

given to the restroom

Textbooks

• When you come in the class, make sure you pick up your assigned textbook from the table

• Near the end of class, I will allow opportunity for you to return your book to the table NEATLY– Class will not be dismissed until all books are

placed neatly in the designated spot

Class Dismissal

• The bell lets me know that I have reached to allotted time for instructional period.

• Please remain seated until I properly dismiss you– Announcements – Housekeeping

Uniform

• You are expected to be in the appropriate uniform each day!– White polo/oxford shirt– Khaki pants– Solid black shoes– Purple, black, or gray outerwear– BOYS: PANTS MUST BE AT YOUR WAISTLINE

WITH YOUR SHIRT TUCKED IN– ID Badges must be worn at all times

Electronics

• They do not exist in this classroom!!!• Devices should remain out of sight from the time

you enter until the time you leave– This includes cell phones, games, IPods, MP3 players,

etc.• No headphones or ear buds should be seen either• If your parent/guardian needs to get in contact

with you they should do so through the main office

Attendance Issues

• Come to class on time!!!– If you are late, report to the tardy station! Do not

come to my door without a tardy slip or a pass from another teacher/administrator

• If you are absent, you must bring a clearance slip for me to sign the next time you come to school

• If you skip my class, the best advice I have for you is to not let me see you at all!!!

Tardy Policy• Once my door is closed, you are late!

– You will only be allowed in with a tardy pass– Knock on the door once, and wait for someone to open the

door. DO NOT BANG ON MY DOOR!• If you are in the general area of the class, I will allow to

come into class– Not pass Mr. Chestnut’s room– Not pass the freshmen restrooms

• WORD TO THE WISE: PAY ATTENTION TO THE BELLS! WHEN YOU HEAR THE WARNING BELL, YOU SHOULD BE HURRYING TO CLASS AT THIS POINT!!!

Tardy Station

• The tardy station for F-Hall will be located across from Mr. Lang’s office

• In order to come to class, your pass must be from that station

Make-Up Work

• If you are absent, you are responsible for any assignments missed– After 3 days, you will receive a ZERO if the work is

not made up• Please check with me for missed assignments– All notes will be uploaded to the school website

for those of you that may be absent for an extended period of time

Extra Credit Work

• At the end of the quarter, I may give extra credit work to help boost your grade

• I will make the discretion based on your work ethic in class

• All students will not have the privilege of extra credit

Important!!!

• When you enter this door, you are in Ms. Langham’s class– Whatever you do in another class may not be

allowed in this class– Only do work for this class; don’t get caught doing

work for another class– Respect yourself and others at all times

Classroom Etiquette

• This is an educational environment and it will be treated as such– Walk at all times– Walk to the trashcan to dispose of material– Pay attention while I am going over material– Be mindful of distracting those that are around

you– Talk at appropriate times

Housekeeping

• Food is not allowed in class– Distracting– Messy

• Gum is ok, as long as it stays in your mouth or makes it to the trash can

• Bottled drinks only• Make sure all trash makes it to the trash can• When you finish with the text book, place it in the

designated area

Work Ethic

• You are expected to work hard in order to pass this class

• Everything that I have you to do is a grade, whether I have you to turn it in or not

• Laziness is unacceptable– This includes sleeping

• Do not complain about the amount of work that is given– If you have time to complain, I’m not giving you enough to

do

Grading

• The following scale will be used for grading:– Tests- 60%– Quiz- 15%– Writing- 10%– Class work- 10%– Participation- 5%

Sleepers

• You will be marked present for the day• I will attempt to wake you up once• Anything that is assigned for the day, you are

responsible for having it completed before you leave– Failure to do so will result in a zero

• A good way to fail this class

My Purpose

• I am here to TEACH you the skills that are needed to pass English 9

• I am here to HELP you strengthen your weak areas

• I am here to MOTIVATE you to do the best you can

The object of teaching a child is to enable him/her to get along without a teacher.

― Elbert Hubbard

What I Want YOU to Be…• RESPECTFUL

– Be kind– Watch your words and actions (profanity, unkind words)

• RESPONSIBLE– Be on time– Come prepared– Complete assignments

• RESOURCEFUL– Know what you are supposed to do– Report problems to adults– Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Just know, when you truly want success, you’ll never

give up on it. No matter how bad the situation may get.

– Unknown

HAVE A GREAT

YEAR!!!