English / Language Arts 11
Instructor: Mary Hawkins B110
Email: mhawkins@access.k12.wv.us
Blog address: hawkinsmaryl.wordpress.com (l as in listen; not 1 as in one)
Logan High School
Course Work:
- All students are expected to listen and actively participate in all class work.
- Daily assignments will vary according to the content being studied.
- Each class will begin with a POD. These will be taken up weekly; each POD will be worth 10 points each. Note: It has been my observation that PODs are considered not as important by many students; not doing them has a negative impact on grades.
Grades:
- All grades will be posted on Edline. Each student, parent and/or guardian will have their own password and login information. Make it a habit to check Edline often. If a mistake is found or questions arise, my email address is mhawkins@access.k12.wv.us . I check my messages often and respond accordingly. Leave a message and your email address.
- Students should keep all graded / returned papers until the grading period ends. If a mistake is made, that will expedite necessary corrections.
Late Work:
- It is the student’s responsibility to ask for missed assignments.
- Check the agenda for county policy governing make up work.
- Late work coupons may be used to turn in missing work using the following
guidelines. Use them wisely.
- 1st, 9 weeks=2 coupons Only good for 9 wks. in which issued.
- 2nd, 9 weeks=1 coupon These must be signed by me at the
- 3rd, 9 weeks=1 coupon time you receive them. If you lose
- 4th, 9 weeks=1 coupon a coupon, you lose it. No reissue.
Check my blog for major assignments and due dates.
Not knowing is not an excuse.
Class Behavior:
- Be prompt. Once the tardy bell rings and I close the door, you are tardy for class.
- Be prepared. Pencils (must be sharpened), paper, and other materials must be ready when you enter the classroom.
- You must bring all materials to class every day. You will not be excused from class to go to your locker.
- Be quiet and polite.
- Pay attention to class discussions and the selections being read.
- Participate in all class and group activities.
- No hats are to be brought into the classroom. Leave them in the locker.
- Do not touch anything on my desk without my permission.
- No cell phone use is permitted during class.
Consequences
- First Offence-warning and documentation
- Second Offence—Action Plan, parental contact, and detention in the classroom.
- Third offence—Disciplinary referral.
Severe Clause
- Profanity, fights, possession of alcohol or tobacco will result in removal from the classroom and action by an administrator.
Grading Policy—check your agenda for the grading scale adopted by Logan County Schools.
Mobile Lab Computer Procedures
- Students are assigned a numbered computer and power cord.
- Use only the computer and power cord to which you are assigned.
- Only use the assigned or appropriate websites directed by the teacher.
- Near the end of class, listen to the teacher’s directions for putting the computers away.
- Place computers back into the cabinet in the correct number slots along with the numbered power cord.
- Immediately inform the teacher of any problems/concerns with any computer.
Class Dismissal
- The bell does not dismiss you, the teacher will dismiss you according to the row in which you are sitting.
Agenda:
- Each student will be given one agenda at the beginning of the school year. Please read through it; it contains a wealth of information to help students be successful at Logan High School.
Major / Important Assignments:
1. Junior Research:
- October 17-21, 2011 in the library for research on chosen topic.
- November 7-10, 2011 word processing of research paper, bibliography, and all final materials.
- All materials are due on November 10, 2011.
- There are a lot of students a Logan High School and many assignments must be completed on assigned dates. Please make every effort to be present and ready to work on the assigned computer task(s).
- The junior research paper will be completed using MLA notation and documentation of sources.
- No late coupons will be accepted for research assignments. Those dates are set and cannot be changed.
2. Writing Roadmap dates are TBA
Materials:
- It will be beneficial to you to purchase a flash drive to store all research and typed materials.
- A folder with pockets will enhance organization skills. English assignments only are to be included in the folder.
- If you want hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, or tissues, you may bring them for the class to use.
Keep this document in a safe place for future reference throughout the school year.
Mary Hawkins
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