Welcome to Sandy Creek High School

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10th Grade Literature and Composition

Mrs. Errica CooperRoom 118

About me…

• Educator for 10 years

• Certified to teach English, Language Arts, (grades 6-12)

• Married for 25 years, mother of 3 wonderful children, owner of a German Shepherd (Rex)

REQUIRED CLASSROOM TEXTBOOKS

COURSE TEXTBOOKS

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WHAT OUR 10TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE READING THIS

YEAR…

Literary Collections 2016/2017

REQUIRED SUPPLIES…

SUPPLY LIST3-Ring Binder

Paper

Binder Dividers w/Tabs (5)

Pens (blue or black)

Pencils

Highlighters

Post-it Notes

Agenda

STUDENT GRADES…

GRADING POLICIES

Reading (Literary/Informational) - 30%

Writing - 30%

Speaking/Listening/Language – 20%

Final Exam/EOC – 20%

Make-up Work…

• Make up work is the student’s responsibility. FCBOE allows five days from the date of absence to complete and turn in unannounced work.

• Work that was due on the date of absence is due upon return.

• Tutoring is Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 after school.

• Daily Agendas recorded in Google Classroom

Missing & Failed assignments…

• “I did not do it because…”

• Request to Retest Practice homework Attend tutoring Take notes Quiz retakes, etc.

DAILY PROCEDURES & EXPECTATIONS…

Students are expected to treat others as they would like to be treated; therefore, conducting themselves in a manner that shows respect for self, teachers, and classmates.

CLASSROOM RULES

EVERYDAY…Be PREPARED.

Be ORGANIZED.

Be RESPONSIBLE

Be RESPECTFUL.Be ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS.

CONSEQUENCES• (1st offense) warning

• (2nd offense) student/teacher conference, possible detention/ICT, and parental contact

• (3rd offense) after school detention/possible ICT and parent contact

• (4th offense and all subsequent offenses) disciplinary referral.

A day in the life…

Bell Work

Focus

Review

Homework

Tardiness…

1st Tardy: Warning 3rd Tardy – Parent Contact/Detention

2nd Tardy: Parent Contact 4th + Tardy – Office Referral

EARLY is on time;

on time is LATE. LATE

will NOT be tolerated.

Bathroom breaks…

• During passing periods/after lunch

• No bathroom breaks during class instruction (first 15 and last 15 minutes)

Electronic devices…Cell phones, laptops, iPads, iPods, earphones, smart watches, etc., are NOT allowed, unless part of the lesson.

Students who refuse to turn over phone are suspended.

1st Offense •Confiscate•Return to parent

3rd Offense •Confiscate 5 days•1-2 Days ISS

2nd Offense •Confiscate 3 days•1 day ISS

4th Offense•Confiscate 10 days•1-3 Days ISS

My Pledge to Students

• I will do my best to help you become a better student.

• I will prepare myself and be the best teacher you that I can possibly be.

• I will respect you and treat you how I want to be treated.

• I will contact your parents when I see that my best efforts are not working.

• I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

QUESTIONS…