1. English 9 Mrs. Butler (801)
"The future of the world is in my classroom today" -Ivan Welton Fitzwater
"Creativity is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status."-Ken Robinson
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Ghandi
This is my 7th year teaching English and I absolutely love it!
I am married and have 3 incredible kids!
This year will be amazing!
NOTE:
Insert a photo of yourself or a picture that illustrates/represents your content area or one of your hobbies. To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.
Give parents/students a little information about who you are. Keep this short to the point in no more than 3 bulleted statements that tell something unique/interesting/personal about you. For example, you may list a few of your favorite things, something you are passionate about, family, hobbies, education, accomplishments, etc.
Provide your contact information.

2. Our Focus on Learning (English 9)
Improve Informative Writing Skills
Develop Presentation Skills
Actively Engage in Discussions
NOTE:
Add the title of your course. For example: Our Focus on Learning Earth Science
In as few words as possible, list what students will know and/or be able to do at the end of the year (or semester).
This could be a bulleted list or a sentence.

3. Classroom Policies and Procedures (English 9)
Everyone Deserves Respect
Learning is Beautiful and Learning is Hard Work
Personal Responsibility is the Key to Success
NOTE:
List rules/policies/procedures specific to your classroom (as opposed to school-wide policies/procedures).
Consider policies for tardies/absences, late/missing work, homework/testing.
Consider procedures for turning in work, picking up handouts and assignments when returning from an absence, etc.
Also conside

4. Classroom Policies and Procedures (English 9)
Late Work and Citizenship Policies will be handed out with more details, but here is the gist:
All work, except projects and work turned in after the midterm/term ends, can receive full credit
Citizenship will be affected by late work and other behavior issues (turning in an assignment late is a behavior problem and not a student's lack of academic proficiency)

5. Supply List (English 9) 3 Ring Binder filled with paper
5 Tabs: Reading, Writing, Bell Work, Language, Notes 
Reading book every single day
Pen/Pencil every single day
If you are unable to purchase these supplies, please let me know and we will make sure your student is prepared with the materials for a successful year
NOTE:
List what parents need to provide and what students need to bring to class everyday, like pens/paper, calculator, colored pencils, highlighters, reading book, pocket folders, 3-ring binders, dividers, instruments, clothing/shoes, etc.
Also, list any materials that will be required for projects/presentations that parents may need to plan for, like tri-fold display board, pop bottles for rockets, fabric, paints, popsicle sticks, string, straws, etc.

6. Donations/Volunteers
There is a Donation Sign-up for our Reward Program 
(These will be prizes for completing enrichment activities: Swig/Fiiz cards, free bowling or other activities, Dollar Store prizes, candy bars, etc)
There is a Volunteer Sign-up for our Ted Talk Unit
(Please sign the list if  you or someone you know might be interested in speaking to our students)

7. How to Get an A in this Course (English 9)
Show up for class physically and mentally
Organize your assignments, know due dates, and turn in all classwork
If you do not understand something, you need to ask me for help
I am willing to help you learn if you are willing to grow your knowledge
NOTE: This slide may be optional
This slide is where you set your expectations for the course and let parents know how to help their students be successful.

8. How to Get an A in this Course (English 9)
Use Canvas: If you are absent or going to be absent, this is where to look 
Assignment links, what we did in class, and due dates will all be on Canvas
Download Remind App
Text Reminders will be sent out through the Remind App for upcoming due dates

9. Honors English 9 Mrs. Butler ebutler@dsdmail
Honors English 9 Mrs. Butler (801) Remind App
"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." -Aristotle
"Play is the highest form of research." -Einstein
"Education is the not the preparation for life; education is life itself." -John Dewey
This is my 7th year teaching English and I absolutely love it!
I am married and have 3 incredible kids!
This year will be amazing!
NOTE:
Insert a photo of yourself or a picture that illustrates/represents your content area or one of your hobbies. To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.
Give parents/students a little information about who you are. Keep this short to the point in no more than 3 bulleted statements that tell something unique/interesting/personal about you. For example, you may list a few of your favorite things, something you are passionate about, family, hobbies, education, accomplishments, etc.
Provide your contact information.

10. Our Focus on Learning (Honors)
Increased Rigor & Relevance:
 Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, & Language
Develop Stronger Language/Vocabulary for ACT Prep
Create Self-motivated Presentations & Projects
NOTE:
Add the title of your course. For example: Our Focus on Learning Earth Science
In as few words as possible, list what students will know and/or be able to do at the end of the year (or semester).
This could be a bulleted list or a sentence.

11. Classroom Policies and Procedures (Honors)
Everyone deserves respect
Learning is beautiful and learning is hard work
Honors English is a place for students who are not only self-motivated, willing to go the extra mile, and show honorable behavior inside and outside the classroom; but Honors English is an environment where I expect students to learn for the sake of learning and becoming better than they were the day before.
NOTE:
List rules/policies/procedures specific to your classroom (as opposed to school-wide policies/procedures).
Consider policies for tardies/absences, late/missing work, homework/testing.
Consider procedures for turning in work, picking up handouts and assignments when returning from an absence, etc.
Also conside

12. Classroom Policies and Procedures (Honors)
Late Work and Citizenship Policies will be handed out more details, but here is the gist:
All work, except projects and work turned in after the term ends, can receive full credit
Citizenship will be affected by late work and other behavior issues (turning in an assignment late is a behavior problem and not a student's lack of academic proficiency)

13. Supply List (Honors) 3 Ring Binder filled with paper
5 Tabs: Reading, Writing, Bell Work, Language, Notes 
Reading book every single day
Pen/Pencil every single day
Highlighters
Pink, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange
If you are unable to purchase these supplies, please let me know and we will make sure your student is prepared with the materials for a successful year
NOTE:
List what parents need to provide and what students need to bring to class everyday, like pens/paper, calculator, colored pencils, highlighters, reading book, pocket folders, 3-ring binders, dividers, instruments, clothing/shoes, etc.
Also, list any materials that will be required for projects/presentations that parents may need to plan for, like tri-fold display board, pop bottles for rockets, fabric, paints, popsicle sticks, string, straws, etc.

14. Donations/Volunteers
There is a Donation Sign-up for our Reward Program
(These will be prizes for completing enrichment activities: Swig/Fiiz cards, free bowling or other activities, Dollar Store prizes, candy bars, etc)
There is a Volunteer Sign-up for our Ted Talk Unit
(Please sign the list if  you or someone you know might be interested in speaking to our students)

15. How to Get an A in this Course
Show up for class physically and mentally
Organize your assignments, know due dates, and turn in all classwork
If you do not understand something, you need to ask me for help
I am willing to help you learn if you are willing to grow your knowledge
Use Canvas: If you are absent or going to be absent, this is where to look 
Links, what we did in class, and due dates will all be on Canvas
Download Remind
NOTE: This slide may be optional
This slide is where you set your expectations for the course and let parents know how to help their students be successful.