Welcome!

Mrs. FulcinitiRoom 415 - English 9

to South Side High School

Topics to Be Covered

• Introductions• Literature• Classroom Rules• Grading• Writing• Summary

Introductions

• Mrs. Fulciniti• Served five years in the US Army.• Graduated from SUNY• Masters degree in Counselor Education from Westminster

College.• Family• Teaching experience

o Three years in VA – English 10 & 12o One year at a Catholic School – K-8 Computer Teachero At South Side since 2002.

Literature

• Unit on Short Story • Unit on The Odyssey • Unit on Nonfiction • Unit on Of Mice & Men • Unit on Romeo and Juliet• Unit on Poetry - Various selections from the text and Out

of the Dust• Unit on Lord of the Flies

Classroom Rules

• All school rules apply in our classroom

• Only water is permitted in class

• Be prepared for class. This includes a writing instrument.

• Respect each other, our classroom and our school.

Classroom Rules

• Students will be required to keep all handouts and notes. Students will use this information on unit tests and the Final Exam.

• Use the restroom and get a drink between blocks

• Only work that is turned in on time will be accepted

Classroom Rules

• You will be required to keep a three-ring binder. It will contain all handouts and notes. You will receive a grade on your notebook and

• When you need a book for reading workshop you must visit the library on your own time. This includes book renewal.

Writing Assignments

• Five paragraph essay with a three-point thesis• Research Paper• A Short Story• Poems• Various other short writing assignments

Grading & Make-up Work

• Your work will be graded on a point system. You must keep track of your own grades. Progress reports will only be provided at the required time.

• If you are absent for any reason you will receive your make-up work when you return. If you are out one day it is due in one day. If you are out two days it is due in two days, etc.

• Unless WE make other arrangements, any test not made up with in two weeks will become a zero.

• Projects and major writing assignments will not be accepted after the due date.

Summary

• This is the beginning of your high school English career.

• You are starting with a clean slate. From here on out your behavior, your grades, and your attitude are up to you.

• Enjoy!

Please remember to . . .

Make the most of your high school

career, academically and socially. Yet, strive to learn the

difference.

Enjoy your time at South Side it will go by quickly!