1. JJ Pearce HS Mrs. McKinney, English I/English I PAP
Welcome, Parents!!
JJ Pearce HS
Mrs. McKinney, English I/English I PAP

2. Education & Experience
Class of 1999
BA in English
Teacher Certification, 2001
ELAR, 4-8
ELAR, 8-12
10th year of teaching
6th year with RISD
4 years as a mentor teacher at FMJH
1 year as Instructional specialist and department chairperson (FMJH)

3. Behavior Expectations
In order to survive and thrive, students are expected to:
Arrive on time
Be prepared
Work diligently for the class period (47 mins)
Be respectful
Be responsible
Behavior Expectations

4. Grading Policy Pre-AP: Regular: Daily work: 20% Quizzes: 30%
Tests/Projects: 50%
Regular:
Daily Work: 50%
Major Grades (tests, projects, quizzes): 50%
Individual progress can be accessed through Rportal at

5. Syllabus
Journeys
 We will study multi-genre forms of literature and incorporate various modes of writing into our studies. Most works are in the textbook, but in addition to our textbook, we will read independent novels as part of our literature study. Students will also be required to read four other novels outside of class (designated by genre) throughout the year. We will study vocabulary and grammar to help in effective writing and communication and work on various aspects of expository, narrative, and informational writing as well as research throughout the year.

6. Students must complete 4 Outside Reading assignments for the year.
Students are required to submit a parent permission card for each book.
Absences will not excuse late work. Long term projects are due on the due date, no exceptions.
First Outside Reading assignment: Due Oct. 24
Outside Reading

7. English I EOC (End of Course)

8. Schedule

9. Tutorials Mrs. McKinney (C201) Monday and Wednesday 4:20-4:50 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8:20 - 8:50 am
I will schedule additional tutoring times by appointment.
Students are required to sign in to verify attendance to tutorials.
Tutorials

10. Tutorials Additional Tutoring Opportunities: Mrs. Crosbie (C202)
Monday 4:15-4:45
Wednesday and Thursday 8:15-8:55
Mrs. Desai (C216)
Monday and Tuesday 4:15-4:45pm
Wednesday and Thursday 8:20-8:55am
Mrs. McClendon (B212)
Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-5:00
Mrs. Rosenbaum (C212)
Monday and Wednesday 8:25-8:55
Wednesday and Thursday 4:15-4:45
Ms. Stanley (C204)
Wednesday and Thursday 4:15-5:00
Mrs. Svadlenak (B212)
Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:20-8:50
Monday and Thursday 4:15-4:50
Tutorials

11. Contact Information
Katharine McKinney
(work)

12. Thank you for coming!!