Welcome to English I and English II. Let us come together for a great
year! You may contact me at
664-8190 or you may email me at ldiggs@fsd1.org
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English I CP and English II CP
English I and English II
GRADING POLICY
English I CP
and English II CP
L. Diggs
2009-2010
Learning
new skills and knowledge takes work on the part of the learner. As a teacher, I will be assigning
in-class assignments and homework assignments, as well as other tasks. I am encouraging personal study time to
enhance the material studied in class.
Grades reflect both the quantity and quality of assignments completed,
which will indicate student learning. In English I CP a
student’s grade will be determined the following way:
- Major Assignments (X2)
- Minor Writing Assignment (X1)
- Homework (X1)
- Class work (X1)
- Quizzes (X1)
- Tests (X2)
- Projects (X2)
Please remember
that when students are absent or do not pay attention in class that it is easy
to get behind. Students are
encouraged to watch attendance and to remain on task during class. I realize that there are many absences
that cannot be avoided. Please know
that students are advised to visit the before and after school tutoring center
on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in room 202. Before school times are 7:30-8:30 am and
after school times are 3:40- 4:30 pm.
Students will report to room 202 at 3:40, sign in, take out materials
and let us know their level of need. Students must stay on task the entire
time.
EXAMINATIONS
Students enrolled in Algebra 1, Math for Technologies 2,
English I, Physical Science, and US
History will take a mid-course exam that will count 10% of first term
grade. At the end of the course, they will take a state administered exam
that counts 20% of their OVERALL grade. Students will not be eligible to
exempt the state exam.
English II CP classes will take final exam (20%)at the
end of the first semester.
English
II CP
First quarter grades are worth 40%.
Second Quarter grades are worth 40%
Final Exam is worth 20%
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English II
*We
have just finished reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The test in Tuesday, November 24,
2009. We are also working on
PowerPoint presentations for short stories and their authors. All PowerPoints are due December 3,
2009.
Mrs. Diggs’
Guidelines
- You are expected to have the
necessary materials with you in class everyday. These materials include the
textbook, notebook (3-5 subject notebook or a 3-ring binder, paper,
pens-blue and black only), paper without rough edges and, correction
fluid.
- Have materials prepared for class
before the tardy bell rings.
Sharpen pencils before class starts. Do not wait until class begins to
take care of this matter. Keep
all trash at your seat and throw away as you leave at the end of the period. This will eliminate any wandering
around during the class period.
- Please remain in your seat at all
times, unless you are otherwise given permission. Do not get out of your seat and
congregate at the door waiting for the bell to ring, especially for those
classes before lunch and at the end of the day.
- It is the responsibility of the
student to make up any work missed during an absence. This work should be
made up as quickly as possible (5 days). If you are present on the day
that an assignment is made, you are responsible for having the work when
you return to school.
Make
an appointment with me to make up assignments.
- Please do not scratch out mistakes
on graded assignments. All
graded
assignments
should be in black or blue ink, or you may type them.
- Spelling counts for all
assignments.
- Neatness counts.
- Length requirement counts.
- Check for errors through
proofreading before turning work into the teacher.
- Do not use abbreviations or slang
expressions when writing Standard English.
- Use the restroom before class
starts.
*Many
assignments are oral assignments (Standard Indicator- E-1-6.5).
*Attention
Parents of In-Touch: Grades are updated weekly/bi-weekly. Students have 5 days to make up work
after an absence
ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE-Notes, etc.
Welcome
to the second nine weeks.
English I will begin with
reading, THE MIRACLE WORKER./Wiiliam Gibson. Project sheets for English I
students will go home after the Thanksgiving break.
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