1. Welcome Parents! English 9 C.P.

2. I’m Mr. John Sharkus Graduated from King’s College, B.A. in English and Secondary Education. Continuing education through Wilkes University, Masters of Science in Education focus on Development and Strategies. Teaching experience is four years, two with Wyoming Valley West school district and two with the Tunkhannock Area School District.

3. Class Rules 1. Do the right thing! 2. Always try your best! 3. Treat others as you wish to be treated. 4. All of these rules apply to reinforcement of the student handbook.

4. Course English 9 C.P. is designed to lay the foundation, for students interested in attending college, for the REST of your child’s high school career. Does the 9 th grade year really count? –You bet it does! All concepts dealt with in this course will be continually expanded upon throughout high school. Slacking now will put your child at a disadvantage down the road!

5. How can my child be successful! 1. Follow the rules. 2. Show up prepared for class everyday! i.Writing utensil ii.Notebook iii.Textbook iv.Passwords for laptop/computer lab usage v.Assignments 3. No late assignments will be accepted! Get it in ON TIME! If you’re late with a deadline in the real world, you’re fired. Just ask Trump.

6. Notable Course Content Steps of the Writing Process Short Stories –“The Most Dangerous Game” –“The Scarlet Ibis” –“The Interlopers” Animal Farm Drama –The Miracle Worker –The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Poetry unit with a variety of poems from various poets and cultures.

7. Contact information Cell Phone – 570-406-0338 Email – jsharkus@wvwsd.org jsharkus@wvwsd.org Thank you for coming –Here’s to a great year!