1. Welcome to English I WHRHS Room 113

2. ENGLISH I CURRICULUM
Learning Goal: To develop and refine reading, writing, speaking, and thinking skills every day.
Engage in intense discussions about literature and writing
Collaborate to solve problems
Learn to write and speak clearly and argumentatively
Write creatively (free writes) and read non-fiction material outside of pressures of high-stakes testing preparation
Intensify knowledge of literary terms and vocabulary words

3. Classroom Guidelines

4. Guideline #1
Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

5. Materials
3-Ring Binder
Pens
Lined Paper
Flash Drive

6. Follow directions the time they are given.
Guideline #2
Follow directions
the time they are given.

7. Treat each person in this room with and
Guideline #3
Treat each person in this room with and

8. Guideline #4
Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the WHRHS Student Handbook.

9. Following Guidelines will result in:
Verbal acknowledgement
A stress-free learning environment
A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

10. Not Following Guidelines will result in:
First offense
Warning and documentation
Second offense
Action Plan, parental contact, and possible 30-minute after-school or lunch detention
Third offense
Disciplinary referral to the Main Office

11. Entering the room Read the class objectives
and related steps posted at
the front of the room.
Please be seated in your
assigned seat as the teacher
begins talking (within 5
seconds after the tardy bell).
Take out the materials you will
need for the day.

12. Finish Classwork Early
“What do I do next?”

13. What Do I Do Next? Activities
Work on unfinished English assignments
Read a “choice” novel
Review vocabulary words
Start working on tonight's
homework or other long-term assignments
Receive a punctuation/grammar worksheet

14. Classroom Discussions
PLEASE participate
I want to hear what you have to say
Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion
If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later

15. Class Dismissal Never gather by the door to wait for
the end-of-period bell to ring.
Do not start packing
up prior to the bell –
it’s disruptive.
If desks are in the right
places and materials
have been returned, you may leave
when the bell rings.

16. Procedures Library/Media Center Working Cooperatively Fire Drill
Lockdown/Shelter in Place
Intercom Announcements
Assemblies
Substitute Teacher

17. The 9TH GRADE ACADEMY encourages students to…
…set goals!
…work hard!
…do their best!
…exceed expectations!
Expectations for 9th graders