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Ms. Conrad Is a graduate of ELHS (class of 2007) She went to GCSU in Milledgeville for both her undergrad degree in literature and her Master’s degree in teaching. (Yes, it means she is a nerd) This will be her 5th year teaching at ELHS She has vocal nodes. (Yes, like in Pitch Perfect) She does not respond to e-mails after 4:00 pm. She will respond to them super early the next morning, though. You can send questions through RemindChat and she might answer them.

Mr. Keane Graduated from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Georgia (Class of 2000) Spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Attended North Georgia University (formerly Gainesville College) for undergraduate degree in Business Administration Attended Georgia State University for Bachelor’s in English Attended GSU for Master’s in Religious Studies and Teaching Plays guitar and sings in an underground Atlanta “Prog-Rock” band Does not usually answer emails after school Prefers that work is sent to Gmail address

Mr. Elliott Graduated from Rockdale County High School, Dual-Enrolled at Clayton State University Obtained Bachelor’s Degree in English from CSU in 2015 Currently halfway through CSU’s Master of Arts in Teaching program Will be helping out in class on Tuesdays and Thursdays after the first week of school Currently working as a writing consultant (tutor) at CSU’s Writers’ Studio Avid reader and writer

Course description Writing Information literacy and thinking skills Critical thinking Expansion of vocabulary Enhanced reading and analytical skills Improved critical thinking skills Polished presentation skills Exposure to significant British Lit.

Texts Elements of Literature (purple book with castle) 1984 Beowulf Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Macbeth 1984 Frankenstein Selections of British Literature poetry Utopia Non-fiction Articles You can check out books, 1 day at a time. You lose it, you pay for it.

Grading Policy Cumulative grade= 80% Tests/Essays/Projects= 55% Classwork/Homework/Quizzes= 45% Final= 20%

Attendance Policy In a nutshell you have to come to school. It is the law.

Makeup work It is your responsibility to retrieve make-up work. You can find work in multiple places. Ask a friend before you ask me. You have 2 days to complete makeup work. A test must be made up within a week for credit (this can be done before or after school, not during class, lunch, etc.) Any assignment received prior to your absence is due when you get back

Latework All work turned in late will be graded and entered when all other work has been graded. All of the work for a unit must be completed in the unit. If you have not turned something in for the unit at the end of the unit it remains a zero. To qualify for unit recovery all of the work for that unit must be completed. If you have a 504 plan or IEP that allows extended time you need to ask for the accommodation ahead of time and talk to me.

Homework All homework is assigned for practice not for busy work. You are expected to spend time reviewing on your own. All assignments should be neat and legible. If a homework assignment will be taken for a test grade you will be notified when it is assigned.

Suggested Materials Notebook or binder Paper Pens and Pencils Highlighters Sticky notes Earbuds Crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue, etc. for projects

Classroom Expectations Students are expected to adhere to all rules and guidelines dictated by the Student Handbook for the Henry County School System Be respectful and courteous to your teacher and peers. Bring all of your English materials to class each day. Keep your desk and the surrounding area clean. Assume responsibility for your actions and your assignments. No food or drinks will be allowed in the classroom.

Classroom Participation and Behavior Yes, you are expected to participate. When you participate do so positively. When you do something wrong, typically after the first infraction is a warning, second infraction is a detention, and third is a write up. If you do something extreme, expect extreme consequences.

Technology You are allowed and even expected to use technology in this class. You will have Gmail accounts through the school you will submit work with. Don’t steal or break Ms. Conrad’s technology. Use it at appropriate times for educational purposes. There is no reason to be on Snapchat, Pokemon Go, Insta, etc. at school. If you are found with your technology out when it’s not appropriate there will be consequences.

Conrad’s website Any assignment handed out in class will be on my website. Therefore there is no excuse for not completing your work. http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Domain/6270 It will also be on Google Classroom, codes are below 1st period- c4oybyc 4th period- ztdbe4 2nd period- dl2ggav 5th period- 2q217x 3rd period- swhswx9 7th period - b6uy8o

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