1.   Welcome to homeroom!  Your student has homeroom with me once a week.  Our homeroom motto: Congratulations! ​ Today is your day. ​ You're off to Great Places! ​ You're off and away! ​ ​ You have brains in your head. ​ You have feet in your shoes ​ You can steer yourself ​ any direction you choose. ​ You're on your own. And you know what you know. ​ And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go. Curriculum Night 9 th Grade Mrs. Clouse

2. Welcome to 9 th Grade Literature & Composition!

3.   To be sure you know what your students are doing in 9 th Lit/Comp and address any questions or concerns. Objectives

4.   We are currently studying biographies and reading Walt Disney – An American Original. We have been reading aloud as a class as well as independent reading! The students also chose a famous person to research and wrote a 2-page biography on that person.  Next, we will be reading Ender’s Game as well as watching the movie. The students will be comparing the book to the film. We will be discussing moral decision making.  The plan for the rest of the year is in my syllabus.  Speeches/presentations are also being done throughout the year to help get them ready for their senior projects and public speaking in general (confidence builder too!)  Also, the best way to reach me is via email: Rachel.clouse@Cherokee.k12.ga.us Quick Information

5.   It my syllabus, it states that I DO NOT accept late work. However, it is important to me that my students succeed.  Starting this week, a new policy will be in place. If the assignment is turned in 1 school day late – the highest grade they can receive is an 85. If it is 2 school days late – the highest grade is a 70. If it is 3 days late or more, it is an automatic 50.  Issuing weekly newsletters via email.  Please check ASPEN often to see what your student is missing in their classes. NHI = not handed in.  Utilize school resources and communication. Late Work

6. Exit Ticket : Please write a quick note of encouragement to your student ! Please put their first and last name and period. Place it in their period bin (located on the bookshelf) when leaving. Thank you!