Welcome to English 9CP!

Ms. JonesRoom 43 S

1) What’s to come…

• Short Stories• Poetry• Non-fiction• Outside reading• Essay writing• Grammar

2) Ms. Jones

3) Daily Supplies

• Textbook and/or novel under study

• Blue or black pens and highlighter

• No. 2 pencils

• College-ruled paper (loose leaf)

• English binder with SIX labeled dividers:

• 1) Homework 2) Vocabulary 3) Warm-ups 4) Handouts 5) Class Notes 6)

Returned Work

4) Attendance/Tardy Policy

• Students will lose participation points for unexcused tardies

• On the 4th tardy, a detention will be given

• See the student handbook for consequences after 4th tardy

• In the event of a truancy, the student will receive zero credit for work due or completed that day (including tests and essays)

5) Absent???

• Check my website: • http

://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/Departments/English/Jones.aspx

• Contact a friend

• Check the Daily Log Notebook the day you return

• All work must be made up within 3 days (including the day of your return)

• Long term assignments must be turned in on time, even if you are absent

6) Homework Policy

• Yes, you will have homework

• Some assignments will be graded, while others will be credit/no credit• Pinkslips

• Turn in all work at the beginning of the period for full credit

• I do not accept late work

• Essays completed outside of class must be submitted to Turnitin.com in order to receive credit

7) Grading Policy

• Grades earned over course of semester

• Homework, quizzes, projects, in-class assignments, tests, essays, and participation

• Grades updated on Zangle on a regular basis (every 1-2 weeks)

8) Classroom Guidelines

1. Be in your assigned seat and working when the tardy bell rings

2. Bring all books/materials with you to class and take them with you when you leave

3. Follow directions the first time they are given

9) Guidelines cont.

4. Be respectful • Refrain from talking when others are

speaking/participating• No inappropriate behavior or

offensive language• Follow all procedures outlined in

WHS handbook

• No cellphones/electronic devices or food in the classroom

10) Not following the guidelines will result

in…• 1st: Warning and documentation

• 2nd: Behavior contract and assigned detention

• 3rd: Parent/Guardian and Counselor contact

• 4th: Disciplinary referral

• Severe Clause

11) Procedures

When you enter the room:

• Please enter quietly and take your seat

• Review the daily agenda on the screen

• Take out materials and start working

12) ProceduresGetting your attention:

• I will stand at the front of the room

• Raise my hand

• Wait for everyone to be quiet

• Begin speaking

Leaving the room:

• 2 passes per semester

• Sign out and take wood pass

13) MLA Paper Heading

Jane SmithMs. JonesEnglish 9, Per. 129 August 2012Always upper left hand corner of paper!

14) Procedures

• Class Discussions:• Please participate! • Keep it relevant • ALWAYS raise your hand when you’d

like to speak

• Class Dismissal:• The bell does not dismiss you…I do• Do not start to pack up prior to the bell• Wait until I say, “Have a great day!”

• http://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/Departments/English/Jones.aspx• WHS

homesiteDepartmentsEnglishJones

• E-mail: LJones@conejousd.org• Come see me before school, after

school, or at lunch! I’m here to help you

15) My Website