Dana McMillan danamcmillan@tomballisd.net English II Dana McMillan danamcmillan@tomballisd.net

16th year teaching in Texas (Cy-Fair, and now Tomball!) 2nd year in Tomball Certifications: BS in Education English specialization Gifted and Talented

Supplies 1 3-ring binder (1-inch) pack of dividers with tabs pack of college-ruled notebook paper 2 pens (blue or black ink only) eraser 3 multi-colored highlighters

Vocabulary Knowsys Level 10 We quiz every two weeks. Students receive daily practice through warm ups. In addition, they have a homework assignment for practice a day or two before the quiz. iPhone app through iTunes http://www.ktpvocab.com/

Daily Warm Ups Skills focus: vocabulary, sentence fluency, and literary elements Several students are called on each day to share so that we can discuss and, thus, expand the opportunity for practice and learning. Turned in and checked every Friday

Home Access Center (online grade book) You can check this site for updates on your child’s grades in all classes. The tomballisd.net web page has instructions for creating your login.

Grading Policy Major Grades 70% (Tests, Essays, Projects) Daily Grades 30% (Homework, Vocabulary, Quizzes, Warm-ups)

Tutoring: Student-directed By appointment (Student must have something in particular he/she wants to request help on.) By appointment (I am available most days before or after school as long as the student schedules it with me ahead of time.)

STAAR - EOC March 31, 2016 English II EOC http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ March 31, 2016

Holt McDougal Literature The Writing Coach Holt McDougal Literature Textbook (classroom and optional student check out through the library) Interactive Reader (consumable workbook) ONLINE: http:hrw.com Username: wildcat 101 Password: wildcats

PSAT on October 14th Each student received this booklet this week…