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Important Information for all English 9 Classes
Materials:
 | - a notebook for class lecture/discussion notes. This
must be a 3-ring binder with dividers. |
| - a journal for weekly writing assignments. This may be a
spiral notebook. |
| - blue and/or black ink pen. No assignments will be accepted in pencil.
All work to be handed in must be written in blue or black ink. |
| - highlighter |
| - looseleaf paper |
| -#2 pencils for scantron |
| - 3x5 index cards |
| - assignment book (provided by Summit) |
| - book covers. All textbooks must be covered. (covers are provided by
Summit) |
| - a three hole punch (optional) |
| - dictionary and thesaurus (optional) |
| - small post-it notes for marking pages (optional) |
Requirements:
| complete all vocabulary units |
| study for tests and quizzes |
| be prepared for daily discussion and pop quizzes |
| read all assigned materials |
| adhere to specific guidelines for themes and other written work |
| arrive for class prepared with pens, pencils, text, notebook, and
aiignments completed |
| cooperate with group members on various projects |
| take notes |
| participate in class discussions |
| meet deadlines |
Policies: Students are expected to practice these virtues:
| Respect: We are a community of learners who must treat each other
as important parts of a whole. We need each other to learn. |
| Responsibility: As learners we must come prepared, take notes, meet
deadlines. No learning takes place if the teacher alone is working. You must
discuss, question, and turn in work on time. |
| Courtesy: Civility is essential in polite society. I expect that
you address me and others politely in civil tones. I expect to hear the
words please and thank you. I expect questions to be
asked and answered politely. You can expect the same from me. |
| Perseverance: Never give up! I expect your best effort. Each of you
is capable and worthy of commendable work. |
Grading Policy:
| All work will receive some type of evaluation. This may be in the form of
points, letter grades, number grades, or comments. |
| Quarter grades will be determined from vocabulary, reading quizzes,
notebooks, class participation and discussion, journal assignments, writing
assignments, and tests. |
Make Up Work:
| See the handbook about absences for any reason. I will follow the
guidelines in the handbook |
| If you are absent, it is your responsibility to see me immediately upon
your return. |
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