Learning Goal: To develop and refine reading, writing, speaking, and thinking skills every day.  Engage in intense discussions about literature and writing  Collaborate to solve problems  Learn to write and speak clearly and persuasively  Write creatively (free writes) and read non-fiction material outside of pressures of high stakes testing preparation  Intensify knowledge of literary terms and vocabulary words ENGLISH I CURRICULUM

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned Streaks Starter when the tardy bell rings.

Guideline #2 Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

Materials 3-Ring Binder Pens Sticky Notes Highlighters Flash Drive

Guideline #3 Follow directions the time they are given.

Guideline #4 Treat each person in this room with and

Guideline #5 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the WHRHS Student Handbook.

Guideline Infraction Notice Read it Sign it Keep it until the end of class

Guideline Infraction Notice

Following Guidelines will result in: Verbal Acknowledgement A Stress free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere 160

Not Following Guidelines will result in: 1 st – Warning and documentation 2 nd – Action Plan, Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school or lunch detention 3 rd – Disciplinary Referral Action Plan - 161

Severe Clause Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

Entering the room Please enter quietly Have a seat Take out your materials Review the agenda Begin Streaks Starter assignment

“Attention, Attention” I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone to be quiet and face me Begin speaking 181

Paper Heading MLA Format – plus unique number Place on all assignments Refer to Formatting of All Documents handout

Student Responsibility Card Student Responsibility Card This is for students who do not have the assigned homework Fill it out Sign and date it

Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?” 170

What Do I Do Next? Activities Work on unfinished English assignments Read your “choice” novel Review vocabulary words Start working on tonight's homework or other long-term assignments

Classroom Discussions PLEASE participate I want to hear what you have to say Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

Class Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the bell Do not start packing up prior to the bell Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with “Have a great day ”

Procedures – Library/Media Center – Special guests – Progress Reports – Working Cooperatively – Fire Drill – Intercom Announcements – Assemblies – Substitute Teacher

The 9 TH GRADE ACADEMY encourages students to… …set goals! …work hard!! …do their best!!! …exceed expectations!!!! Students’ actions will be noticed