1. Tonight
By Wednesday, read the classroom guidelines on my website. (dbhs.org)
Go to “Files” at the bottom of the page and print out the signature page. The signed form is due by Monday, 8/20.
Earlier submission is preferred.

2. Supplies Needed in Class Each Day
Folder or notebook of your choice.
Highlighters
Lined Paper
Pens (Blue or Black ink ONLY)
Pencils (scantron use and SOME class work)
Eraser (One that actually works is needed!)
Independent Reading Begins Wednesday, August 22.
Know the title of your chosen book by this FRIDAY.
See me by 8/17 if you are in need of a novel and/or supplies and I will assist you.

3. Classroom Basics Two (2)hall passes per semester.
Ask first, wait for a response, take pass.
Enter and exit using outside door ONLY.
Follow the school tardy/truancy policy.
Homework needs to be ready for submission before the bell rings.
Staple or paper clip your work BEFORE the bell rings.
Class time is not for stapling or clipping!!!
Work not ready for submission will not be collected.

4. Grades A grade value is NOT assigned to all work!
Do not expect grades to be rounded up. An 89.9 is a B!
70% of grade: Tests, essays, quizzes
30% of grade: Class work and homework
Classwork and homework range points
Tests, quizzes, essays, and paragraphs, range points
Some writing assignments will be part of 30%

5. Stay Informed Class Web Page
Read Guidelines; Print, sign, submit Acknowledgement form.
Form is due by Monday 8/20. (Before Monday is preferred.)
DBHS.org – teacher web pages- Cook, L.
Horizontal Box – Miscellaneous information to be printed by student when assigned. (Let me know if you do not have computer/printer access.)
Individual Class – daily homework/class information. Effort is made to keep these files up to date.
Communication is important!
– ONLY a good tool for absences over one day.

6. Office Hours Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Lunch
After hours will vary – Make an Appointment
Most likely Mondays and Tuesdays until 4:00
Note – Plan ahead.

7. Expectations
Meet the challenges of the class. Do NOT just get through the class!
Neat, well-organized work
Writing that is a struggle to read, showing little effort and/or thought will earn a D
Illegible and/or messy; showing little effort and/or thought = 0 (No credit!)
Thoughtful, well-developed work
Self-disciplined, focused students
Complete all work as assigned.
Study, Study, Study!
Be in class ready to work
Listen, view, discuss, write
Take notes!
Integrity
NO CHEATING
Homework, class work, tests, essays, etc.

8. Review the cartoon on the next slide
Review the cartoon on the next slide. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions as each applies to the cartoon.
What?
What is given?
Why?
Why is the writer giving us this information
What is the purpose?
How?
How does the writer present his purpose?
Consider the words and the visuals.
Understanding the reference in the visual is helpful.