AHS Open House September 15, 2016

About Ms. Hamman… Undergraduate degree: BA in Secondary Ed, Western Michigan University From Kalamazoo, MI Started teaching in Houston in 2012 1st year at AHS, 5th year in the classroom Live in Humble

About English II… Preparing students for EOC and rigor of English III and IV Focus on college/career readiness and critical thinking More responsibility placed on students as they approach graduation Turnitin.com for all written assignments Major works: Lord of the Flies, Julius Cesar, Anthem, selected poems, short stories, and non- fiction texts

About My Class… Strict no cell-phone policy Procedures—maximize time; shorter class periods Students are reminded of homework and tests multiple times, syllabus posted on website, Remind 101 messages I follow AHS reassessment and late work policies Love to hear from parents! Students rewarded and recognized for great citizenship and academic performance (I focus on EFFORT and IMPROVEMENT, not perfection)

A few more things… I try to grade and enter work within 1 week My tutorial times are Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 Other days by appointment Walk-ins welcome on announced days Website updated frequently with handouts, vocab, notes, etc.

Ms. Hamman’s Contact Info Email: christine.hamman@humble.k12.tx.us Phone: 281-641-7676 Website: http://humbleisd.net/Domain/9253 Remind 101: Text @chamman to 81010 Conference: 10:10-10:50 MTF, 11:10-11:50 R and after school by appointment only