1. AHS Open House
September 15, 2016

2. About Ms. Hamman…
Undergraduate degree: BA in Secondary Ed, Western Michigan University
From Kalamazoo, MI
Started teaching in Houston in 2012
1st year at AHS, 5th year in the classroom
Live in Humble

3. About English II…
Preparing students for EOC and rigor of English III and IV
Focus on college/career readiness and critical thinking
More responsibility placed on students as they approach graduation
Turnitin.com for all written assignments
Major works: Lord of the Flies, Julius Cesar, Anthem, selected poems, short stories, and non- fiction texts

4. About My Class… Strict no cell-phone policy
Procedures—maximize time; shorter class periods
Students are reminded of homework and tests multiple times, syllabus posted on website, Remind 101 messages
I follow AHS reassessment and late work policies
Love to hear from parents!
Students rewarded and recognized for great citizenship and academic performance (I focus on EFFORT and IMPROVEMENT, not perfection)

5. A few more things… I try to grade and enter work within 1 week
My tutorial times are Wednesdays 3:00-4:00
Other days by appointment
Walk-ins welcome on announced days
Website updated frequently with handouts, vocab, notes, etc.

6. Ms. Hamman’s Contact Info
Phone:
Website:
Remind 101: to 81010
Conference: 10:10-10:50 MTF, 11:10-11:50 R and after school by appointment only