1. Hint: read through your syllabus
Things you need to know
Hint: read through your syllabus

2. Ms. Conrad Is a graduate of ELHS (class of 2007)
She went to GCSU in Milledgeville for both her undergrad degree in literature and her Master’s degree in teaching. (Yes, it means she is a nerd)
This will be her 5th year teaching at ELHS
She has vocal nodes. (Yes, like in Pitch Perfect)
She does not respond to s after 4:00 pm. She will respond to them super early the next morning, though.
You can send questions through RemindChat and she might answer them.

3. Mr. Elliott
Graduated from Rockdale County High School, Dual-Enrolled at Clayton State University
Obtained Bachelor’s Degree in English from CSU in 2015
Currently halfway through CSU’s Master of Arts in Teaching program
Will be helping out in class on Tuesdays and Thursdays after the first week of school
Currently working as a writing consultant (tutor) at CSU’s Writers’ Studio
Avid reader and writer

4. Course description Writing Study strategies & notetaking skills
Critical thinking
Increased vocabulary and use of context clues
Confidence in written and oral expression
Research skills

5. Texts Elements of Literature (yellow book with ship)
The Odyssey
Romeo and Juliet
Mythology by Edith Hamilton
Short Stories
Non-fiction
Articles
Poetry
You can check out books, 1 day at a time.
You lose it, you pay for it.

6. Grading Policy Cumulative grade= 80% Tests/Essays/Projects= 55%
Classwork/Homework/Quizzes= 45%
EOC/Milestone= 20%

7. Attendance Policy
In a nutshell you have to come to school. It is the law.

8. Makeup work It is your responsibility to retrieve make up work.
You can find work in multiple places.
Ask a friend before you ask me.
You have 2 days to complete makeup work.
A test must be made up within a week for credit
(this can be done before or after school, not during class, lunch, etc.)
Any assignment received prior to your absence is due when you get back

9. Latework
All work turned in late will be graded and entered when all other work has been graded.
All of the work for a unit must be completed in the unit. If you have not turned something in for the unit at the end of the unit it remains a zero.
To qualify for unit recovery all of the work for that unit must be completed.
If you have a 504 plan or IEP that allows extended time you need to ask for the accommodation ahead of time and talk to me.

10. Homework All homework is assigned for practice not for busy work.
You are expected to spend time reviewing on your own.
All assignments should be neat and legible.
If a homework assignment will be taken for a test grade you will be notified when it is assigned.

11. Notebooks
You need some type of notebook or binder for this class to help you stay organized.
You will have Notebook Quizzes every other Tuesday starting August 15th.

12. Suggested Materials Notebook or binder Paper Pens and Pencils
Highlighters
Sticky notes
Earbuds
Crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue, etc. for projects

13. Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to adhere to all rules and guidelines dictated by the Student Handbook for the Henry County School System
Be respectful and courteous to your teacher and peers.
Bring all of your English materials to class each day.
Keep your desk and the surrounding area clean.
Assume responsibility for your actions and your assignments.
No food or drinks will be allowed in the classroom.

14. Classroom Participation and Behavior
Yes, you are expected to participate.
When you participate, do so positively.
When you do something wrong, typically after the first infraction is a warning, second infraction is a detention, and third is a write up.
If you do something extreme, expect extreme consequences.

15. Technology
You are allowed and even expected to use technology in this class.
You will have Gmail accounts through the school you will submit work with.
Don’t steal or break Ms. Conrad’s technology.
Use it at appropriate times for educational purposes.
There is no reason to be on Snapchat, Pokemon Go, Insta, etc. at school.
If you are found with your technology out when it’s not appropriate there will be consequences.

16. Conrad’s website
Any assignment handed out in class will be on my website. Therefore there is no excuse for not completing your work.
It will also be on Google Classroom, codes are below
1st period- c4oybyc th period- ztdbe4
2nd period- dl2ggav th period- 2q217x
3rd period- swhswx th period - b6uy8o

17. Personalized Learning Cohort
County Initiated
Student focused, 21st Century Skills, Technology enhanced
Playlists
Talk more about it next week

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