Fall Semester 2017 Mrs. Vessell Rules and Procedures Fall Semester 2017 Mrs. Vessell

Welcome back! I’m SO glad to have you in my class this year! I hope you had a wonderful break. I look forward to working with you all!

Pet Peeve: Cell Phones/Tablets/Laptops/Headphones You may not use any technology unless I expressly give you permission to do so. Otherwise, I will take it up. Let’s try something new… Electronics should be one of two places. Out: In a phone zone Put away: In book bag, purse, or pocket NOT: Inside your desk, in your lap, hiding under books Headphones are to come off before entering the classroom. If you have them on in my classroom, I will take them up. You may charge your cell phones in the back of the classroom. The side plugs and the computer are off limits.

6 steps to an A… Come to School LISTEN Do ALL Homework/Class work—On time Stay Organized Utilize My Teacher Website ASK QUESTIONS!

AP Lang (1st, 5th, and 7th) Stay Connected! @ELHSapLang Send this text 81010 To this number

Honors American Lit (2rd and 4th) Stay Connected! @HAmLit411 Send this text 81010 To this number

American Lit (3rd Period) Stay Connected! Send this text @AmLit411 81010 To this number

Classroom Rules Be respectful and courteous to your teacher and peers. Bring all of your English materials to class each day. Assume responsibility for your actions and your assignments. Keep your desk and the surrounding area clean. NO food will be allowed in the classroom. Only use technology when permitted to do so.

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Three Strikes Policy Anytime the class as a whole is being loud and/or disrespectful, the class will receive a strike. Get three strikes?—You’re silent until the end of class, or until I tell you otherwise. Those who talk during a silent period will receive a detention.

Detention Policy Eating/having food out in class How to get detention: How does this work? Eating/having food out in class Talking during a silent day Excessive tardies Disrespectful behavior Sleeping You will have one week to serve your detention from the date given. If you do not serve the detention, then it will result in an office referral. Detentions are held every day after school. You may also serve detention before school, but by appointment only.

Tardy Policy BE ON TIME to class! This will help you avoid getting “locked out” The door will close when the late bell rings. If you are outside the door, you are late and will be marked as such. If you are late, you must sign the tardy log.

Bathroom Passes You will ONLY get 5 passes out of this classroom this semester.*    Manage your time between classes and use these passes wisely. *Unless otherwise documented through Infinite Campus   Name: Destination: Date: Teacher Signature: I am missing an important educational opportunity in Mrs. Vessell’s class for this frivolous errand. 5

Absent/Make-Up Work Procedures It is YOUR responsibility to obtain your make-up work when you are absent. All quizzes and tests are made up after school. Please consult my teacher website for a list of what you missed. You may find any missed handouts on my teacher website or in the crates in the back of the room. AP Lang – Blue Crate Honors American Lit – Green Crate American Lit (3rd Period) – Purple Crate

Late Work Policy Students must submit assignments on time; however, I realize that accidents do happen. Late assignments must be submitted with the completed missing work log into your designated turn-in box. This includes assignments submitted online (essays, journals, and NoRedInk). The logs are kept in the bin located on the front table. I will not grade late work without a form attached to it. I will grade late assignments AFTER assignments that were submitted on time.

English Binder Your English Binder will be EXTREMELY important this semester. STAY ORGANIZED! Expect random notebook checks/pop quizzes over material learned in class.

A little about myself… My Family Name: Mrs. Vessell Married to Mr. Vessell Clayton State University 0 kids, 2 dogs (Roxy and Stella) Favorites Candy: Hershey’s Cookies n’ Cream bars Book Series: Harry Potter TV Show: Doctor Who /The Big Bang Theory Color: Green Hero: Mom

A little bit more… I love to travel.

Usually, I’d do a rules quiz right now, but you’re in 11th grade now…

However, you do have homework… What: Letter of introduction Due: Tomorrow at the beginning of class