Welcome to English IWHRHS Room 113

Learning Goal: To develop and refine reading, writing, speaking, and thinking skills every day.

Engage in intense discussions about literature and writing

Collaborate to solve problems

Learn to write and speak clearly and argumentatively

Write creatively (free writes) and read non-fiction material outside of pressures of high-stakes testing preparation

Intensify knowledge of literary terms and vocabulary words

ENGLISH I CURRICULUM

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1

Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you

when you leave.

Materials

• 3-Ring Binder

• Pens

• Lined Paper

• Flash Drive

Guideline #2

Follow directionsthe time they are given.

Guideline #3

Treat each person in this room with

and

Guideline #4

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the

WHRHS Student Handbook.

Following Guidelines will result in:

• Verbal acknowledgement

• A stress-free learning environment

• A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in:

First offenseWarning and documentation

Second offenseAction Plan, parental contact, and possible 30-minute after-school or lunch detention

Third offenseDisciplinary referral to the Main Office

Entering the room

• Please be seated in yourassigned seat as the teacherbegins talking (within 5seconds after the tardy bell).

• Take out the materials you willneed for the day.

• Begin the Streaks Starterassignment or listen to instructionsfrom the teacher.

Finish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next?Activities

• Work on unfinished English assignments

• Read a “choice” novel

• Review vocabulary words

• Start working on tonight's homework or other long-term assignments• Receive a punctuation/grammar worksheet

Classroom Discussions

• PLEASE participate

• I want to hear what you have to say

• Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion

• If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later

Class Dismissal•Never gather by the door to wait for the end-of-period bell to ring.

•Do not start packing up prior to the bell – it’s disruptive.

• If desks are in the right places and materials have been returned, you may leave when the bell rings.

Procedures

–Library/Media Center–Working Cooperatively–Fire Drill–Lockdown/Shelter in Place– Intercom Announcements–Assemblies–Substitute Teacher

The 9TH GRADE

ACADEMY encourages

students to……set goals!

…work hard!

…do their best!

…exceed expectations!