I look forward to a successful year where we learn a great deal about literature, each other, and ourselves. We will work together to become better readers, listeners, writers, and speakers. It is my goal to give you the tools you will need to help you through this wonderful journey called life, to guide and assist you toward the goal of becoming ready for college and a career.

This year our curriculum is aligned with the common core standards that will focus on college and career readiness in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Description – Marking period 1 will consist of a study skills unit and a short story unit. Marking period 2 unit is dedicated to a novel study. Marking period 3 is a drama study unit, and our final marking period 4 will an epic poem/mythology unit. Each marking period will include a specific writing assignment. There will also be an assessment at the end of each marking period.

Class Rules

● No hats ●No gum ●No Food or Drinks ● No cell phones or electronic devices ●No profanity

Class Expectations –

BE RESPECTFUL towards others, yourself, and all classroom property.

Please always treat everyone and everything in this class with respect. This rule is not negotiable! Respecting yourself and others develops a classroom community where ideas are shared, accepted and appreciated.

Raise your hand and wait to be called on before talking. Everyone should have an opportunity to share his or her opinions. Although, I don’t expect you to agree with all opinions, please respect a person’s right to possess and share opinions.

BE READY - I expect that you will attend class, unless legally excused. Please arrive on time, quietly take your seat, begin bell work, and record any upcoming assignments.

I expect all assignments to be completed by the beginning of class on the assigned due date. Ten (10) points will be taken off for each day an assignment is late. I will not accept work that is more than three (3) days late.

BE READY - Please arrive to class prepared to write, read, listen, and participate.

SUPPLIES – Writing utensil (pencils, black or blue pens), binder with 5 subject tab dividers & loose leaf paper in each section, or a 5 subject notebook.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

4 Quarterly Assessments

Student Learning Objective Benchmark

Narrative, Informative, Argumentative, & Research Writings

Bell Work

Tests and Quizzes

Bell Work Assignments

Homework

Read All Assigned Readings

PROCEDURES

Arrive on time, quietly take your seat, begin bell work and record any upcoming assignments. Be sure your name, date, period, days i.e. 1/3 or 2/4 is on ALL work.

Come to class with all materials for class! You will NOT be allowed to go to your locker to get homework, books, etc.

Homework is due at the beginning of each class and should be on your desk ready for me to check of collect at the beginning of the class.

Take care of bathroom and drink needs before class. If you are to be excused during class, you must have a pre-signed pass. If you must leave the room, you need to have a pass.

All students are to remain in their seats; you will not leave your seat until I dismiss you when the bell rings.

GRADING OUTLINE

Quarterly Assessments & Benchmarks – 20%

Bell Ringers – 25%

Unit Exams, Essays, & Large Projects – 25%

Quizzes & Small Projects – 15%

Homework – 15%

Failure to comply with rules and regulations may result in any of the following: verbal warning, call to parent, detention, and escorted to office. (Not necessarily in this order)

If you would like additional time to meet with me, please see me to arrange an opportunity to meet, perhaps during a study hall or afterschool.

Mrs. Paladino Student Name:______

English 9 Honors Period______Class Day______

Room A105 Today’s Date______

Class Rules & Procedures Contract

Let me welcome you and your child to 9th grade English. Together, we can make this a great school year! I look forward to working with your child and getting to know him or her.

In order to carry out the programs of the district in achieving the goal of having each student college and career ready, it is important to have good classroom discipline and communication. Therefore, I am using this method to inform my students and their parents of the course description, class expectations, rules & procedures.

Please take a few minutes from your busy schedule to review this and discuss the need for good discipline, and a goal-driven work ethic with your child. By working together we can make this school year a productive and positive experience! Your help is greatly appreciated.

Please sign and have your child sign where indicated. Also, please include the best way for me to contact you. I am asking that your child return this signed document at our next class. This will be his or her very first assignment!

I am looking forward to a great year and the opportunity to get to know your child!

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Nancy Paladino

Certified English Teacher

Grades 7 – 12

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Student Signature ______Printed Signature Name______

Parent Signature______Printed Parent Name______

Please indicate the best means of contact.

Email Address______Contact Phone #’s

Cell Number ______Home Number ______Work Number______