Download the 2011-12 English 9 Syllabus.
Please note that the policy on late work has changed since these syllabi were produced. See below for the current policy.
- Classroom Rules
- Discipline Procedure
- Required Materials
- Other Materials
- Assignment Guidelines
- Late Work
- Make-up Work
- Extra Credit
Classroom Rules
- Be respectful. Mutual respect is crucial in creating a positive learning environment. I will not tolerate rudeness, name-calling, bullying, or excessive playfulness. If someone is treating you in a disrespectful manner, please let me know immediately.
- Be present. Emergencies sometimes arise; otherwise, you should be in class every day. I will allow you to leave class only in emergency situations, so take advantage of the time between classes to go to the bathroom and water fountain. If there is a medical issue, please have your parent contact the nurse, who in turn will speak with me so that arrangements may be made.
- Be prepared. It’s hard to be successful at anything without the proper materials. English class is no exception. Make sure you have what you need for class each day, and keep your materials organized. I will not allow you to go to your locker or elsewhere to retrieve materials during class.
- Be scholarly. A scholar is a self-motivated person of integrity, someone with an inquisitive, positive, and open mind who is ready and willing to question, think, and learn. Scholars aim to soak up information and apply it to what they have already experienced in order to retain and use the information. This is you if you want it to be.
Consequences
The following may be consequences for impeding the education process.
- Warning
- Student conference
- Detention
- Parent contact / conference
- Referral to guidance counselor
- Behavior contract
- Referral to principal
Required Materials
These should be brought to class every day:
- Large binder
- Looseleaf paper
- Composition book (wireless with hard cover)
- Blue/black pen
- Red pen/pencil
- No. 2 pencil
- White-out
- Highlighter
- USB flash drive
To keep in class:
- 200 index cards (any size or color)
Other Materials
Wish List: These are items we could use in the classroom. 
- Tissues
- Air freshener
- Clorox wipes
- Construction paper
- Glue sticks
- Markers
- Crayons
- Colored pencils
- Poster board
These would be very helpful for your child in the classroom and/or at home:
- Dictionary and thesaurus (for writing)
- Newspapers and/or magazines (for projects)
- Calculator (to keep up with grades)
Assignment Guidelines
- Use looseleaf paper.
- Write your name, the date, and the title on every assignment.
- Work independently (unless otherwise instructed).
Not following these guidelines will result in a loss of points per assignment.
Late Work
Assignments are due when class begins. Late work will not be accepted.
If you are in school at all on an assignment due date, your work is still due on that day — even if you check in after or check out before class.
Make-Up Work
- I record daily activities in a make-up binder. The day you return from an absence, you should check the make-up binder to see what you missed. It is not my responsibility to approach you concerning make-up work.
- You generally have the same number of days to make up work that you missed from school.
- If you miss a test or quiz or assignment due date, you should be prepared to take the test or quiz or turn in the assignment at the beginning of the class period on the day you return.
- If you miss class before a test or assignment due date, you will not be given extra time.
Extra Credit
Only students who have turned in every assignment should expect extra credit work.
Updated 3/2/12
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