English 9/ ESL

Contacting Mrs. Patterson:

You can contact Ms. Anderson by phone at 416-4540 ext. 85484 or by e-mail at andersons2@scsk12.org

Grading:
A (93% - 100%)
B (85% - 92%)
C (75% - 84%)
D (70% - 74%)
F (0% - 69%)

Semester exams and final exams

Tests are cumulative for the semester and the

school year and cannot be retaken or made-up;
KEEP YOUR RETURNED & GRADED QUIZZES &
TESTS FOR REVIEW FOR FINAL & SEMESTER
EXAMS

9-week (quarter) tests

Tests the knowledge of the curriculum standards

for the current 9-week period (see English
standards); contain EOC practice questions; can
be made-up, if missed; can be retaken for a better
grade only if below 75%. KEEP YOUR RETURNED
& GRADED QUIZZES & TESTS FOR REVIEW
FOR FINAL & SEMESTER EXAMS

weekly quizzes

Contain the weeks class work and homework

topics as well as practice questions for the upcoming 9-week test and the EOC; can be made-up,
if missed; can be retaken for a better grade only if
below 75%. KEEP YOUR RETURNED & GRADED
QUIZZES & TESTS FOR REVIEW FOR FINAL &
SEMESTER EXAMS

special projects

Examples: individual or group posters, projects,

and activities; only some individual assessments
can be made-up

daily class assignments

Can be made-up if missed and absence wasnt

unexcused

homework

Contains practice for weekly quizzes, 9-week tests,

and the EOC; can be made-up

Attendance:

Each student is required to be present in class every school day.

Each student is required to come on time and prepared for class (textbook, paper, & 2 writing instruments).
Each student is required to remain in class for the entire class period (bell-to-bell, or as announced by the
teacher). Students are expected to take care of their restroom, drinking water, locker, or other needs before
class. We practice the 15 minute rule every day.

Participation:

Participation in class discussions and activities is required for all students in order to increase learning.
No points are taken off for: incorrect answers, incorrect grammar, or incorrect pronunciation.

Homework:
Starting with the first week of school, there might be homework given to all of Ms. Andersons students. Homework is
usually not given on Fridays.
Homework covers topics discussed that week in class and questions preparing students for upcoming weekly quizzes,
9-week tests, and the end of year assessment (English 9).

Turn your homework in as soon as you walk in to the correct box.

Late homework may be turned in through Friday of each week with 10 points off. After Friday, 30 points will be taken
off no matter when you turn it in, so the highest grade you can get is a 70.

Makeup Policy:

Students must request and complete make-up for missed work (for excused absences only).
Make-up is available after school at 2:00 p.m. by appointment.
Make-up is available for missed: class work, quizzes, 9-week tests, homework, and some alternative
assessments or projects.
If a student misses class due to own choice (for example: skipping, talking, sleeping), s/he loses the right to
make up that days work.
If the student does not complete make-up work, then the student earns 0 points for all missed work.
Students can retake a weekly quiz or 9-week test for a better grade if below 75%.

Disciplinary Class Rules:

*All students have the right to learn and the right to safety. All students have the responsibility to respect
others and themselves.
Come prepared for class (textbook, paper, 2 ready writing instruments, & restroom/water needs already
taken care of).
Remain on task.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Be respectful of Ms. Anderson and others
Follow school rules (no cell phones & electronic devices; no food & drink; no backpacks; school uniform
policy enforced; school tardy policy enforced).

Disciplinary Class Rules:

Verbal warning
Parental contact- phone call
Conference with Ms. Montero
Teacher held detention
Parent Teacher Conference with student
1

Classroom Procedures:
MOVEMENT
in class
(sharpening
pencils,
getting
supplies)

CONVERSAT
ION
between
students

HELP
from teacher

teacher lecture or
teacher lab
instruction

none

raise hand

none

listen & take

notes only

group project

low-voice only; ingroup only; ontask only

1st in-group; 2nd

raise hand

open (ask teacher

for permission)

in-group only; ontask only

lab

low-voice only; ingroup only; ontask only

1st in-group; 2nd

raise hand

restricted (as
instructed only)

in-group only; ontask only

quiz or
test/exam

none

none

none

testing only

low-voice only;
immediately
neighboring

1st studentneighbors; 2nd

raise hand

open (ask teacher

for permission)

on-task only

ACTIVITY

individual class
work

PARTICIPATI
ON

students only; ontask only

When Entering Classroom:

Are you on time (before the tardy bell)?

Are you in uniform?
Did you put away your electronic devices, food or drink, and backpack?
Do you need to use the restroom or drink water or use your locker before the class starts?
Do you have a sharpened pencil or working pen?
Do you have paper for class work?
Do you have your textbook?
Do you have your homework ready to turn in?
Did you copy your homework assignment and other announcements from the board?
Are you completing Bell Work from the board?
Do you have your agenda out and ready?

Classroom Supplies:

I will provide binders. You may buy your own if you wish.
lined paper (notebook paper)
pencils/pens (bring 2 to class)
colored pencils for special projects (do not need to bring everyday)
school agenda (will be provided by school)
If a student needs to borrow pencil from teacher, it must be returned to the teacher at the end of the class.
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STUDENT NAME: _________________________________________________________________

Please, print full name legibly.

I read the above three pages (3) of the syllabus describing Ms. Andersons class. If I have any questions, I
may contact Ms. Anderson by phone at 416-4540 ext. 85503, or by e-mail at andersons2@scsk12.org.

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Parent Signature

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