Important Information English 10 is a course designed to improve reading proficiency, expand vocabulary, and familiarize students with the rules and mechanics of grammar. Students will define poetic and literary terms, conduct extensive research into current events, and write both formal and informal essays. Texts for this Class The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Grammar and Composition The Crucible handbook Creative Writing Novel American Literature textbooks (teacher’s choice) Grammar and Language Workbook The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Class Rules and Classroom Procedures: until the new grading period Appropriate behavior and respect for others begins. is key to student success and learning. Hall passes will not be issued Students are expected to follow all district during lectures, tests, quizzes, and school policies as stated in their student or other times that interfere handbook and posted in the classroom. with learning. Ms. Sutherland will mark these BE POLITE! passes next to the student’s No getting out of your seats and name in her grade book. roaming the room. The bell does not Anyone with medical needs dismiss you; I do. should bring a parent/doctor No violent words or actions against note to Ms. Sutherland. another person/group – even those not in the room. Cell Phone Policy (BYOD!): Daily participation grades are Use of cell phones and text awarded for class discussions. messaging devices are You may have food/drinks in Ms. prohibited during class time if I Sutherland’s room unless it gets find such use disruptive to the messy!! class. Restroom/Hall Pass Policy: I expect there will be times Students will have three (3) when we use devices for restroom passes PER NINE research and assignments. WEEKS. Be smart. That is twelve (12) passes for During an exam, your cell phone the entire year. should be stored securely in Please use these wisely. such a way that it cannot be If they are used up in the first seen or used. week of the grading period, the The visible presence of such a student will not be given more device during an exam may result in a zero for the exam and
Important Information English 10 is a course designed to improve reading proficiency, expand vocabulary, and familiarize students with the rules and mechanics of grammar. Students will define poetic and literary terms, conduct extensive research into current events, and write both formal and informal essays. Texts for this Class Grammar and Composition handbook American Literature textbooks Grammar and Language Workbook The Tragedy of Julius Caesar The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Crucible Creative Writing Novel (teacher’s choice) Class Rules and Classroom Procedures: Appropriate behavior and respect for others is key to student success and learning. Students are expected to follow all district and school policies as stated in their student handbook and posted in the classroom. BE POLITE! No getting out of your seats and roaming the room. The bell does not dismiss you; I do. No violent words or actions against another person/group – even those not in the room. Daily participation grades are awarded for class discussions. You may have food/drinks in Ms. Sutherland’s room unless it gets messy!! Restroom/Hall Pass Policy: Students will have three (3) restroom passes PER NINE WEEKS. That is twelve (12) passes for the entire year. Please use these wisely. If they are used up in the first week of the grading period, the student will not be given more until the new grading period begins. Hall passes will not be issued during lectures, tests, quizzes, or other times that interfere with learning. Ms. Sutherland will mark these passes next to the student’s name in her grade book. Anyone with medical needs should bring a parent/doctor note to Ms. Sutherland. Cell Phone Policy (BYOD!): Use of cell phones and text messaging devices are prohibited during class time if I find such use disruptive to the class. I expect there will be times when we use devices for research and assignments. Be smart. During an exam, your cell phone should be stored securely in such a way that it cannot be seen or used. The visible presence of such a device during an exam may result in a zero for the exam and