Welcome to English 10CP!

Ms. JonesRoom 43 S

1) What’s to come…

• Short Stories• Poetry• Non-fiction• Outside reading• Essay writing• Grammar• Research Paper

2) Ms. Jones

3) Daily Supplies• Textbook and/or novel under

study• Blue or black pens and

highlighter• No. 2 pencils• College-ruled paper (loose leaf)• English binder with SIX labeled

dividers: • 1) Homework 2) Vocabulary 3) Warm-ups

4) Handouts 5) Class Notes 6) Returned Work

***Binder with tabs is due on Wednesday 9/5

4) Attendance/Tardy Policy

• Students will lose participation points for unexcused tardies

• On the 4th tardy, a detention will be given • See the student handbook for consequences

after 4th tardy• In the event of a truancy, the student will

receive zero credit for work due or completed that day (including tests and essays)

5) Absent???• Check my website:

• http://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/Departments/English/Jones.aspx

• Contact a friend• Check the Daily Log Notebook the day you return• All work must be made up within 3 days (including

the day of your return)• Long term assignments must be turned in on time,

even if you are absent

6) Homework Policy• Yes, you will have homework • Some assignments will be graded, while others

will be credit/no credit• Pinkslips

• Turn in all work at the beginning of the period for full credit

• I do not accept late work• Essays completed outside of class must be

submitted to Turnitin.com in order to receive credit

7) Grading Policy• Grades earned over course of

semester• Homework, quizzes, projects, in-class

assignments, tests, essays, and participation

• Grades updated on Zangle on a regular basis (every 1-2 weeks)

8) Classroom Guidelines

1. Be in your assigned seat and working when the tardy bell rings

2. Bring all books/materials with you to class and take them with you when you leave

3. Follow directions the first time they are given

9) Guidelines cont.4. Be respectful

• Refrain from talking when others are speaking/participating

• No inappropriate behavior or offensive language

• Follow all procedures outlined in WHS handbook

• No cellphones/electronic devices or food in the classroom

10) Not following the guidelines will result in…• 1st: Warning and documentation• 2nd: Behavior contract and assigned

detention• 3rd: Parent/Guardian and Counselor

contact• 4th: Disciplinary referral

• Severe Clause

11) ProceduresWhen you enter the room:• Please enter quietly and take

your seat• Review the daily agenda on

the screen• Take out materials and start

working

12) ProceduresGetting your attention:• I will stand at the front of the room• Raise my hand• Wait for everyone to be quiet• Begin speakingLeaving the room:• 2 passes per semester• Sign out and take wood pass

13) MLA Paper Heading

Jane SmithMs. JonesEnglish 9, Per. 129 August 2012Always upper left hand corner of paper!

14) Procedures• Class Discussions:

• Please participate! • Keep it relevant • ALWAYS raise your hand when you’d like

to speak

• Class Dismissal:• The bell does not dismiss you…I do• Do not start to pack up prior to the bell• Wait until I say, “Have a great day!”

• http://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/Departments/English/Jones.aspx• WHS

homesiteDepartmentsEnglishJones

• E-mail: LJones@conejousd.org• Come see me before school, after

school, or at lunch! I’m here to help you

15) My Website