1. Corinth Holders High School Mrs. Shomate, English Department August 22, 2011 *Please Sign In*

2. Pirate Pledge ALWAYS DO WHAT IS RIGHT ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED SHOW PEOPLE YOU CARE

3. AVID Supply List This is a list of AVID materials you will need for your binder. *3-4 inch binder, preferably with zipper and strap *sheet protectors-at least 16-4 per block *3 hole punch-flat-to fit in binder *pencil pouch with 3 holes for binder use *at least three pencils at all times *at least two pens at all times-1 blue-1 black *thin highlighters to fit in pencil pouch *tabbed subject dividers *1 pocket homework folder *small post-it notes *loose leaf paper

4. Bell Schedule Regular Daily Schedule 7:05 Bell to Report to 1st Block 7:101st Block Tardy Bell 7:10-8:351st Block 8:43-10:082nd Block 10:08-11:12SMART Lunch 1st Lunch10:08-10:40 2nd Lunch10:40-11:12 11:17-12:423rd Block 12:50-2:154th Block 2:15Bell to Dismiss All Students

5. Bell Schedule – First Day of School 1st Day of School 7:10-7:40 Advisory 7:45- 9:021st Block 9:102nd Block Tardy Bell 9:10-10:262nd Block 10:26-11:30SMART Lunch 1st Lunch10:26-10:58 2nd Lunch10:58-11:30 11:35-12:513rd Block 12:59-2:154th Block 2:15Bell to Dismiss All Students

6. Essentials of English Essentials of English (overview) An introductory course, A survey of literary genres, Writing practice Vocabulary acquisition; root knowledge and usage, Mastery of parts of speech and sentence structure. As your teacher I will do all I can to help you meet and exceed the standards for this course, but ultimately the responsibility rests on you. Always put forth your best effort. I expect great things from you! Materials Required: 1G Flash/jump drive will be helpful with power points and essays; highlighter; composition notebook; AVID materials (please refer to separate list). Wish List: Paper towels,index cards, color markers, tissues, construction paper, glue, art paper, baby wipes or “Clorox” wipes (great for the white boards, phones, desks, computers, etc.) Please do not feel obligated to go out and buy these items; we can certainly use any of these if you already have extras around the house Due to budget issues and number of copies we’re allowed, you will be required to print or download/handwrite materials from my school center page. Everyone is facing hard times right now in some way or another. Let me know if you’re having trouble and I can help. You will have access to school computers.

7. Enjoy the Adventure! Please let me know if you have any questions at all. If I don’t have the answer, I will find it for you. Please take a moment to walk around the room and see what goes on in a literature class- it’s pretty awesome!! I am looking forward to a great year with you!

8. Welcome to CHHS- You’re a Pirate Now!