1. Class Expectations
  2. Completed agenda & organized notebook
  3. Homework
  4. Notes and Class work
  5. Tests & Quizzes
  6. Extra Credit- opportunities throughout each quarter
  7. Late work accepted but will be penalized
  1. Course of Study
  2. Quarter One: Plot, Conflict, Setting Analyzing Character, Point of View
  3. Quarter Two: Mood, Tone and Style, Poetry
  4. Quarter Three: Theme, Myths, Legends and Tales
  5. Quarter Four: Biography, Autobiography, Reading for Information
  1. Strategies for Success
  2. Attend school
  3. Pay attention and participate in class activities
  4. Complete all assignments to the best of abilities
  5. Study – review notes and worksheets on a daily basis
  6. Questions?? Ask me. There is no such thing as a dumb question.
  7. Read your novel daily. (At least 20 minutes outside of school).
  1. Resources
  2. PowerSchool at
  3. Class Zone (online textbook)
  4. Westerville Public Library
  5. Text Messaging Alerts (see next page)
  1. Important Dates
  2. Half Price Book Sale: August 30th-September 3rd. 20% off EVERYTHING!
  3. Student Led Conferences: October 24th and October 25th. More information will be given to you at a later date.
  4. OAA’s: April 23rd and April 25th.
  5. Spring Break: The last week of March, 2013.

Text Messaging Alerts

Dear Parents and Guardians,

For the past five years, I have created a list for a text messaging alert. If you or your student chooses to sign up for this list, I can send school reminders directly to your cell phone. Here are some example reminders:

“Don’t forget interim parent signatures are due tomorrow”

“SAP conferences are tonight from 5-7pm”

“Bring your posters tomorrow for presentations”

All messages would be sent via email from my computer to your phone. In order to do this, I must know the cell phone carrier. For example, if you receive service from Verizon Wireless, this would be your carrier. I will also need the area code. If you are interested, please fill out the following information and have your student return the following sheet to Mrs. McCreary by Friday, August 31st.

Mrs. McCreary

Student Name (please print) ______

Student Cell Phone # ( ) ______

Student’s Cell Phone Carrier______

Parent Name (please print) ______

Parent Cell Phone # ( ) ______

Parent Cell Phone Carrier______

You have my permission to send text messages to my cell phone and/or my student’s cell phone. I am aware that all fees from my carrier would apply.

Parent Signature______

Return to Mrs. McCreary by Friday, August 31st