Location:Q105

Phone Ext.#51069

Voice Mail Ext. #51069

1. Respect for all individuals. Student must show respect for teacher and every student.
2. Cooperative & Positive Environment. Student must cooperate with teacher, respect rights of others, not disrupt the class, and raise hand for questions.
3. Clean Environment. Students must keep all food and drink outside of classroom.
4. Preparation for Learning. Student must enter class ready to learn, visit restrooms before class, be prepared to work, & bring all materials for class and completed homework assignments.
5. Attentive Listening. Student must respect the right of each student to learn.

8 Objectives:

1. To read and appreciate quality literature by classic authors.
2. To relate to life lesson learned from reading.
3. To appreciate William Shakespeare and his work.
4. To improve vocabulary.
5. To improve grammar and writing skills.
6. To improve reading comprehension.
7. To keep a class journal, write reflections, and organize semester work.
8. To pass all 8 required competencies.

Grading Policy

This English course is a graduation requirement- a must pass course. You need 40 credits of English in order to meet the requirement for high school graduation (10 credits of English per year).

You must pass all competencies designated for your grade level, including successful completion of 70% of required course work. You may retake competencies after school as long as you make a weekly effort to pass the competency. You can pass these competencies and I will assist you. Your competency sheet must be kept in your journal and record passing grade as they occur. Your sheet must match the master sheet kept by your teacher.

Classwork/ Homework- All assigned work , written and oral , competencies, essays, tests, notes, etc. vary in points and are possible for each activity. You will be informed of the points possible. Active participation and listening during class time result in varied bonus points depending upon the the activity.

Journal- a 3 ring binder is required to keep all work (competencies are kept in your folder in the classroom). This journal will contain all assigned essays and work, including reflections and homework. The journal will be graded both semesters for 10% of your grade depending upon the completeness of its contents, and a table of contents for required sections. Competency sheets must be kept in the front of the journal.

Grades- Approximate percentages: Tests and projects, 35%; Homework and classwork, 25%; Journal, 10%; Final Exam 10%; Miscellaneous (Minutes, Quotes) 5%, and SSR, 5%.

Alma Maters:

• BA- Psychology from St. Andrews College, Lanrinburg, N.C.
• MA- Education from Chapman University at San Francisco

Besides an English teacher, she is also, the CSF advisor and the tennis coach of JBHS.

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

Student involvement is a critical factor to increase the students interest and success rate, for both independent study and cooperative group learning. Tasks need to be structured and include basic knowledge to prepare for measurements like basic competencies, which are now required by the state and necessary for scholastic achievement and competitive test scores. I incorporate behaviour, discipline, and respect into the learning process in order to develop responsibility, accountability, and self-esteem for each student. My goal is to create learning habits to empower students to develop their potential and grow as they become ethical and productive members of society.