Welcome, Parents!!JJ Pearce HS

Mrs. McKinney, English I/English I PAP

Education & Experience

• Class of 1999• BA in English• Teacher Certification, 2001• ELAR, 4-8• ELAR, 8-12

• 10th year of teaching• 6th year with RISD• 4 years as a mentor teacher at

FMJH• 1 year as Instructional specialist

and department chairperson (FMJH)

Behavior Expectations

• In order to survive and thrive, students are expected to:• Arrive on time• Be prepared• Work diligently for the class period (47

mins)• Be respectful• Be responsible

Grading Policy• Pre-AP:• Daily work: 20%• Quizzes: 30%• Tests/Projects: 50%

• Regular:• Daily Work: 50%• Major Grades (tests, projects, quizzes): 50%

Individual progress can be accessed through Rportal at www.risd.org.

2014-2015 Syllabus

Journeys• We will study multi-genre forms of literature and incorporate various modes of writing into our studies. Most works are in the textbook, but in addition to our textbook, we will read independent novels as part of our literature study. Students will also be required to read four other novels outside of class (designated by genre) throughout the year. We will study vocabulary and grammar to help in effective writing and communication and work on various aspects of expository, narrative, and informational writing as well as research throughout the year.

Outside Reading

• Students must complete 4 Outside Reading assignments for the year.

• Students are required to submit a parent permission card for each book.

Absences will not excuse late work. Long term projects are due on the due date, no exceptions.

First Outside Reading assignment: Due Oct. 24

English I EOC (End of Course)

Schedule

Tutorials

Mrs. McKinney (C201)• Monday and Wednesday 4:20-4:50 pm• Tuesday and Thursday 8:20 - 8:50 am

• I will schedule additional tutoring times by appointment.• Students are required to sign in to verify attendance to

tutorials.

Tutorials

Additional Tutoring Opportunities:

Mrs. Crosbie (C202)

Monday 4:15-4:45

Wednesday and Thursday 8:15-8:55

Mrs. Desai (C216)

Monday and Tuesday 4:15-4:45pm

Wednesday and Thursday 8:20-8:55am

Mrs. McClendon (B212)

Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-5:00

Mrs. Rosenbaum (C212)Monday and Wednesday 8:25-8:55Wednesday and Thursday 4:15-4:45 Ms. Stanley (C204)Wednesday and Thursday 4:15-5:00 Mrs. Svadlenak (B212)Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:20-8:50Monday and Thursday 4:15-4:50

Contact Information

• Katharine McKinney• kate.mckinney@risd.org

• 469.593.5111 (work)

Thank you for coming!!