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English 9

How To Win At Life 9

How to reach me: Class Materials:

1 www.mrsthomsonenglish.weebly.com a personal book A Composition Notebook!


to read We will do EVERYTHING in
2 nthomson@alpinedistrict.org this one notebook. Please
pencils & have it by the 3rd day of
3 (801) 610 – 8770 ext. 409 highlighters class.

4 Remind101 app chat

Extra To better their grade, students are


always allowed to redo/retake
Grades
Credit assignments and tests for a better score.
90-100%
a

Extra credit maybe available depending on teacher
discretion. It may include reading articles, writing
50% 25% 20% 5% 80-89%
b
70-79% c
Tests, essays,

In-class work
and quizzes

Homework

something cool, or completing something amazing. Participation



60-69% d

0-59% F
Citizenship
O Positive role model. Always respectful. Participates
regularly. No missing or incomplete assignments. Never Late Work
outstanding tardy. Comes to class prepared. Completes all work to
the best of ability. Demonstrates integrity. ü If a student is absent, it is up to him/her to check
Always respectful. Participates when called on. Comes the absent bin & binder and complete their missing
S prepared and completes most work. Less than 5
missing assignments a term. Rarely tardy. Rarely needs
assignments w ithin ONE w eek of their return to
avoid late penalties.
satisfactory
reminders to stay on task. Demonstrates integrity.

Not always respectful to teacher/classmates. Needs


Late penalties are as follow s:
frequent reminders to stay on task. Unprepared. Doesn’t
N complete work. More than 5 missing assignments a term.
1 day late:
Over 1 week late:
10% off
20% off
needs work Has copied work/cheated at least once. Often tardy.
last 2 weeks of term: 30% off
Negative/disruptive influence on class. Shows lack of
respect to teacher/classmates. Unprepared, puts in little
U effort. More than 8 missing assignments. Very often
unsatisfactory tardy or truant. Lack of personal/academic integrity.
Students will be prepared to learn by bringing their
“ pencils, binder, reading materials, and other
essentials to class each day.
“ Students will take responsibility for their
own learning and behav ior.
Students will be on time, on task, and
IPods, Kindles, etc. can be used for in charge of their ow n learning/grades.
academic purposes, but should be Students will keep all graded w ork
used w ith permission first. The
device will be confiscated if you are Rules And
until after the term has ended.

caught abusing the privilege.
” Expectations

“ Students’ behaviors will demonstrate
Vista’s Values at all times.
Students will maintain respectful and
positive attitudes/behaviors towards
the teacher, classmates, and classroom.
Nuisance items should be put aw ay
Students will show respect to their
at ALL times unless otherwise stated, or they
teacher’s time by arriving on-time to class.
will be confiscated & sent to the office
” Excessive tardies will result in parent conference.

Email newsletters

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warning
For parents or students:
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conference I will send out a weekly newsletter explaining upcoming


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assignments, due dates, and more.


parent conference 3rd
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th If you would like to receive these emails please enter


administrative intervention 4
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your email address(es) w hen you electronically sign


the class disclosure document (see below).

*These are just a few


H2WAL 9 Standards examples Text Message Alerts
By the end of 9th grade, students should be able to… Text Honors Text
@How2win @How2winH
ü Write rigorous argumentative & informative essays to 81010 to 81010
ü Analyze high-level, real world texts For parents or students:
ü Conduct short and more sustained research projects Sign up for class text alerts about homework,
ü Effectively participate in collegiate discussions tests, quizzes, and other important due dates.
ü Engage in exciting literature Dow nload the Remind App to chat
ü Present to an audience on a variety of topics with Mrs. Thomson for help.

Electronic signature
Parents, please visit the class website to electronically sign this disclosure document.
www.mrsthomsonenglish.weebly.com
On the HOME page, scroll down and click on the appropriate link to sign the disclosure document.

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