1. Dana McMillan danamcmillan@tomballisd.net
English II
Dana McMillan

2. 16th year teaching in Texas
(Cy-Fair, and now Tomball!)
2nd year in Tomball
Certifications:
BS in Education
English specialization
Gifted and Talented

3. Supplies 1 3-ring binder (1-inch) pack of dividers with tabs
pack of college-ruled notebook paper 2
pens (blue or black ink only)
eraser 3
multi-colored highlighters

4. Vocabulary Knowsys Level 10
We quiz every two weeks. Students receive daily practice through warm ups. In addition, they have a homework assignment for practice a day or two before the quiz.
iPhone app through iTunes

5. Daily Warm Ups
Skills focus: vocabulary, sentence fluency, and literary elements
Several students are called on each day to share so that we can discuss and, thus, expand the opportunity for practice and learning.
Turned in and checked every Friday

6. Home Access Center (online grade book)
You can check this site for updates on your child’s grades in all classes.
The tomballisd.net web page has instructions for creating your login.

7. Grading Policy Major Grades 70% (Tests, Essays, Projects)
Daily Grades 30%
(Homework, Vocabulary, Quizzes, Warm-ups)

8. Tutoring: Student-directed By appointment
(Student must have something in particular he/she wants to request help on.)
By appointment
(I am available most days before or after school as long as the student schedules it with me ahead of time.)

9. STAAR - EOC March 31, 2016 English II EOC
March 31, 2016

10. Holt McDougal Literature
The Writing Coach
Holt McDougal Literature
Textbook (classroom and optional student check out through the library)
Interactive Reader (consumable workbook)
ONLINE:
Username: wildcat 101
Password: wildcats

11. PSAT on October 14th
Each student received this booklet this week…