1. Mrs. Behrens’ English Class Welcome!!

2. Class Goals & Purpose Standards based Reading, writing, listening, speaking Technology Prepare for college and career Prepare for CAHSEE and other tests

3. Grades Minor Assignments (daily classwork/ homework)- 55% Major assignments (essays, projects, multiple- day assignments)- 40% Finals (one per semester)- 5% Late work- loses 10% each day it’s late Absent work must be made up ASAP Progress reports go out next week

4. Notebook 3 subject notebook/ binder required Must be kept updated and organized – Everything goes in the notebook! Table of Contents 1 st notebook check is coming soon!!

5. Website Everything is online – Daily agenda and homework – Download worksheets/ PowerPoints – View class notes – Helpful links Behrensenglish.weebly.com

6. Contact Me BEST: Email- nbehrens@psusd.us Call the school and leave a message- (760) 202-6455 Grades are updated on Synergy (ParentVue) at least once a week.