Class+Procedures

English 11 Class Policies and Procedures Erin Szymczak - erin.szymczak@vbschools.com Mrs. Tucei - lauren.tucei@vbschools.com


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 * Clear, effective, and grammatically clear paragraphs and sentences
 * Focus on the principles of research and documentation
 * American literature focus
 * __//Materials://__**
 * Books/novels
 * Three-ring binder with lots of paper!
 * Blue/black ink pens


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 * Will be confiscated as per school policy


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 * Actively engaged participants will receive 5 points/day; aprox. 115 points/quarter GIVEN TO YOU!

//**__Tardy/Truancy:__**//
 * School policies will be enforced
 * For every minute late, student will lose one point from daily participation points.
 * Five minutes or more tardy is an automatic detention or referral.


 * __//Assigned and Collected Work//__**
 * Due on the due date - NO exceptions unless otherwise marked
 * YOUR responsibility- don't call Mom to bring in your project
 * Must include a heading (name, date, block, assignment)
 * All formal writings must be written in blue/black ink ONLY


 * __//Make-up Work//__**
 * Consistently check wikispace for daily assignments and homework
 * Check the absentee folder upon your return to class for handouts you missed
 * Schedule test and quiz make-ups the day you return to class
 * Homework due the day you were absent is due the day you return to class


 * __//Portfolios://__**
 * Required and will be completed entirely on your Wikispace


 * __//Miscellaneous Policies//__**
 * NO food in class; water and juice is fine
 * NO purses on desks or hands in pockets
 * Clean up after yourself daily
 * Keep your hands to yourself
 * Respect EVERYONE - if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!
 * I don't //give// grades, you //earn// them!
 * NO locker passes
 * To go anywhere, you MUST have YOUR agenda


 * __//Grading Policy//__**
 * Tests and Projects: 30%
 * Writing: 35%
 * Classwork/Participation: 15%
 * Homework: 10%
 * Quizzes: 10%