Ms. Swift Room A225 Honors English Welcome Class of 2013!

Objective Students will note take in order to identify classroom expectations.

Warm-up **  Please fill out all information completely, accurately, and thoughtfully.  10 minutes

Agenda August 24, 2009 Important Information & Ice-Breakers

Information Card ** 1.FULL NAME: 2.WHAT YOU PREFER TO BE CALLED: 3.Birthday (Month and Day) 4. ADDRESS: 5.HOME ADDRESS: 6.HOME PHONE #: 7.PARENT/GUARDIAN’S CELL PHONE #: 8.PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME: 9.PARENT/GUARDIAN’S WORK #:

Handouts Welcome Letter for Parents Grading Policy MM anuscript Form

Course Outline  1 st quarter-Narrative w/ culminating project  2 nd quarter-Novel w/ culminating project  To Be Announced

Required Materials  Obtained by ring binder -Blue or Black Pen (ballpoint) -Highlighter -Dividers

Do The Math  Homework: 5 points per assignment

Grades ** Class work 25% Homework 25% Assessments 50%

Forbidden Zone  Plagiarism and copying are forbidden.

Absences Excused absences are the only absences valid in order to receive make up. Notes will be verified to confirm their legitimacy.

How can I hurt my grade?  Excessive absences  Excessive tardiness  Excessive uniform violations  Failure to complete work

Classroom Expectations We will create them next class.

Partnership Parent StudentTeacher

Organization **  Keep up with class by using the blog or ing:    An agenda book is highly recommended.

Manuscript Form How do I submit assignments for this class?

Hall Passes/ID badges  Unless there is a valid and confirmed medical excuse from a doctor (not a parent), please use the restroom in between class unless there is an emergency.  ID badges are to be worn around the neck at all times.

Questions and Concerns **

Let’s Have a Great Year!