WELCOME ACP PARENTS!

Mrs. McLureEnglish I CP

Course Overview1. Grammar within the texts2. Short Stories3. Literature/Novels4. Poetry5. Essays (test grades)6. SAT practice (prompt writing)7. Vocabulary within the text8. Projects9. Literary Terms10.Literary Elements11.Comprehension

We will be busy!!!!!

Novels we will be reading this year

OdysseyAnimal Farm

Romeo and JulietThe Hound of the Baskerville

You will be notified when these novels need to be purchasedSometimes we purchase a class set where the students can purchase

the novel at a reduced price.

Parent Challenge:Read the novel along with your child

Procedures1. Testing policy (change from previous years)

Grade level teachers have their own calendar2. Homework policy

Late homework WILL NOT be acceptedFill out formTyped

3. Grading policy 55%-Unit Tests/Essays/Projects35%-Quizzes10%-Homework/In class assignmentNo extra credit-per the handbook

4. Rules particular to my classStudent Performance Grade

SAMPLE DAILY AGENDA

1. Quiz - “Marriage is a Private Affair”2. Read “The Californian’s Tale”3. Lit Element handout-complete & turn in4. Vocab for MIAPA & CT***

HOMEWORKQUIZ tomorrow- “The Californian’s Tale”

Short Story UNIT TEST-Wed 4/9Short Story VOCAB UNIT TEST-Thurs-4/17

StudentPerformance Grades

Ways to lose daily points:1. Not being prepared for class (-10pts)

-no binder, no pen/pencil, no paper, etc.-not having your novel, etc.

2. Tardiness (-10 pts.)-if you are not in your seat when the bell rings

3. Conduct (-20pts & possible detention)-redirection, sleeping, eating, walking around the

classroom unnecessarily-excessive/unnecessary conversations

4. Disrespect (automatic detention/0 for the week) -absolutely NOT tolerated

StudentPerformance Grades

This is a weekly grade that counts as a Homework grade (10%).

If you see any grade less than a 100%, then discuss with your child what went wrong that week.

If in doubt, please contact me-I keep a running log of these grades.

ZERO’sReasons for zero’s:

NO work turned in by the studentCopying from another studentSometimes (but rarely) that’s the actual

grade that was earned by the studentCan zero’s be made up?

No.But, I can offer suggestions so that the

student can try to minimize earning zero’s.

Failing GradesFirst and foremost:

NO extra credit will be offeredNO re-do’s or re-takes on

test/quizzes/homework will be offeredNO grades will be dropped

Since a failing grade was earned through a timely process, expect a period of time to elapse (more than a

week) in order for the grade to be brought up.

Failing GradesSo, what can be done?

The first remedy I will always suggest is-

TUTORINGEither with me, through the counselor or through an NHS member.

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” -John Dewey

jmclure@antonian.org (only 1c)

remind

TEXT: @mrsmclureTO: 210-625-4997

This is a great way for me to send reminders to students and parents.

You will not be able to contact me directly through this app, rather you will still have to e-

mail me