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Mrs. Douglas’s English Class- 10th Pre-IB/10th Honors

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CLASS RULES

1) No electronic devices unless approved by the teacher.

2) Wait until you’re called upon to respond during discussions.

3) Show respect to everyone!

4) Come with supplies and agenda book every day.

5) No sleeping or eating in class.

6) No talking when someone is in front of the class.

7) Follow all rules in student handbook.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Violation 1- Warning (verbal/nonverbal

Violation 2 and 3- Student/Teacher discussion; conduct grade lowered to S

Violation 4 and 5- Parent contacted; conduct grade lowered to N

Violation 6 or more- discipline referral; conduct grade lowered to U

*Excessive violations will result in administrative action and/or discipline referral.

*Some violations (extreme disrespect, vulgar language, dress code, cell phones etc.) will result in immediate actions.

GRADING/HOMEWORK POLICY

Grades are calculated on a total point basis with the following points usually assigned:

Tests/Assessments, Projects, Essays, Presentations- 100-300 points

Quizzes, Rough drafts- 50-100 points

class work, homework, pop quizzes, etc.- 50 points or less

**Some point totals may vary due to length of time spent on an assignment**

Late policy

NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED IN THIS CLASS! All longer assignments are provided well in advance; please make sure that you check due dates on the board ALWAYS!!!

Also, any assignment that contains plagiarism or completed with collusion will be given a zero.

ATTENDANCE/MAKE-UP WORK

Attendance is important in any class, especially mine. I understand sometimes you may be ill, but excessive absences can cause problems and will make your grade suffer. We use every minute of every class day to avoid too much homework; therefore, your attendance is vital to staying on top of assignments. I can always be reached via email so that I may email you assignments.

In case you have an excused absence, you will follow the Shelby County Schools policy: I day for each day absent (3 days absent- 3 days to make up work). IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET YOUR ASSIGNMENTS WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT. ANY ASSIGNMENT DUE ON DATE OF ABSENCE MUST BE PRESENTED UPON RETURN. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A MAKE-UP WORK POLICY AGREEMENT TO AVOID THIS PROBLEM!

Missed tests must be taken within 5 days of the last absence. THEY WILL NOT BE TAKEN DURING CLASS!!! STUDENTS CAN MAKE IT UP DURING A STUDY HALL, ADVISORY PERIOD, OR AFTER SCHOOL. NO PREVIOUS ABSENCE AUTOMATICALLY EXEMPTS A STUDENT FROM COMPLETING A TEST OR LONG TERM ASSIGNMENT (PROJECT/ESSAY)!!! AT LEAST 1-WEEK NOTICE IS GIVEN ON ALL LONG TERM ASSIGNMENTS; THEREFORE, ONE ABSENCE SHOULD NOT HINDER THE STUDENT FROM BEING PREPARED!

GRADE UPDATES

Progress reports will be sent out to every student at the midterm of each nine-week period. This report will let you know where you stand and what you need to do to improve your grade. Powerschool is also updated regularly. If you have a question regarding your child, you can send me an email; I should respond back quickly.

Notebook/ Agenda book

Every student will receive an agenda book this year. In order to teach students responsibility, students will have to keep these with them at all times (it also serves as a hall pass if a student ever needs to leave class). This book should be used to mark due dates and homework.

In addition to this agenda book, students will need

- BINDER/ACCORDION FOLDER WITH NOTEBOOK PAPER

- 2 COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS/SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS

- 10 pack MARKERS/HIGLIGHTERS/COLORED PENCILS (will be used ALL the time!)

- RED PEN/BLUE OR BLACK PEN

* WHILE NOT REQUIRED, I WOULD APPRECIATE A BOX OF TISSUE AND/OR A REAM OF PRINTER PAPER

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I have read all the rules/policies for Mrs. Douglas’s English class and understand the late and absentee policies for my child. I am aware of the supplies needed for this class.

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Student name

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Parent name (printed)

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Parent email address (THIS IS IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE UPDATES!)

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Parent phone # (easiest to reach during the school day)

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Parent address with zip code

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I have read all the rules/policies for Mrs. Douglas’s English class and understand the late and absentee policies for my child. I am aware of the supplies needed for this class.

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Student name

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Parent name (printed)

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Parent email address (THIS IS IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE UPDATES!)

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Parent phone # (easiest to reach during the school day)

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Parent address with zip code

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