Ms. Belaire 9th Rules contact me: CLASS MATERIALS English 9th Ms. Belaire 2017-2018 contact me: CLASS MATERIALS amb8155@slp.k12.la.us (337) 662-5815 http://beauchenehigh.slp.edlioschool.com/ I am available during my planning period (2nd) or after school by appointment via email or otherwise. Required: Recommended: ☐ 3-Subject notebook or ☐ USB drive Binder with 3 sections ☐ Index cards (for studying) ☐ Blue/ black ink pens ☐ Multiple pencils ☐ Highlighter(s) ☐ Colored pencils ☐ Manila folder ☐ $5.00 Class fee Room 209 Class Procedures Grades 1) Be on-time, on-task, and prepared to learn every day. 2) Keep all personal electronics put away. 3) Be responsible for your own learning. 4) Respect the teacher, the classroom, and other students 1. Be in seat and quietly working on the bell work when the tardy bell rings. 2. Put proper heading on all work (MLA). 3. Be attentive and participate. 4. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. 5. Bring all of your supplies to class daily. 6. Complete all of your work and turn it in on time. 7. Take accountability and pride in your work. Expectations 15% 60% 20% 20% 5% Writing tests Projects Homework Students are assessed throughout a nine weeks on their writing progression, comprehension and analysis of literature, participation in group assignments, completion and accuracy of class and homework, and research skills. Students’ progress can be checked by logging onto JCampus Parent Portal on the Beau Chene or SLP website. Consequences Rules 1) Counsel and Warning: Teacher- Student meeting 2) Parent Contact: Email, letter, or phone call to parent 3) Conference with Parent: Teacher-Parent meeting 4) Behavior Referral: Student sent to administration

Ms. Belaire Late Work Absent? Essay Policy Technology Plagiarism English 9th Ms. Belaire 2017-2018 Late Work Absent? 2016-2017 * Students have ONE day to turn in late assignments where they can earn up to 50% of the earned grade. Any assignments turned in after one day will be a zero. *Any assignment over 100 points will not be accepted after the due date. (NO EXCEPTIONS) * Printer and Internet issues are not an excuse for late work. * YES, WE DID SOMETHING IMPORTANT WHILE YOU WERE ABSENT. * It is the student’s responsibility to check the class website, the unit calendar, or speak with another classmate to find out about any assignments missed. * A student has two extra days to turn in any work assigned on a day a student was absent. If a quiz was administered on a day a student was absent, the quiz must be made up on the first day the student returns. If previously assigned work was due on the day of the absence, the work is due on the first day the student returns. Students WITHOUT an excused absence will lose 50% of the original grade. Essay Policy * If a student is absent on the due date, the student is responsible for emailing me their essay on or before the due date AND turning in a hard copy the day (s)he returns to school. Technology -Remind is a messaging app that allows students, parents, and teachers all to communicate in a safe and private manner. I strongly encourage all of my students and parents to download the app and join my Remind class. This allows me to send out reminders for upcoming tests and assignments, and provides a way for students or parents to contact me with questions. To join, text @msb1718 to 81010. -Unit calendars, class assignments, PowerPoints, and other helpful tools can all be accessed on my website. Plagiarism BATHROOM Plagiarism is the taking ideas and writings of another and passing them off as one’s own. In this class, plagiarism includes… 1. turning in another’s work as one’s own 2. copying work from a friend before class (or while in another class) 3. including a source but failing to cite it 4. copying an author’s exact words and passing them off as one’s own Students caught plagiarizing will be given a ZERO for the assignment. (Please see the school’s policy in your student handbook) Each student will be given four tickets per nine weeks for bathroom/locker use. At the end of the nine weeks the student will have an opportunity to redeem the tickets for three extra points per ticket. Extra points cap off at 30 points per nine weeks.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Dear Parents/Guardians: It is very important to me to have open lines of communication with you and also your support in your child’s education. I will have very high expectations for your child in order to have him/her reach his/her full potential. A few things I am asking of you; or as I like to call it, Parent Homework: -If something is not completed in class (because students often work at a different pace), please see to it that your child finishes their assignment at home. -Encourage your son/daughter to read. Not just what we are reading in class, but for pleasure as well. I have a classroom library open to all of my students. -Communicate with me. It is best when teachers and parents are on the same page and I think it is imperative that we support each other. My e-mail is amb8155@slp.k12.la.us, you can sign up for Remind (your student will earn extra points if you do!), or you can schedule a conference with me. I look forward to a productive and fun school year with you all! Sincerely, Ms. Ami Belaire ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I, ________________________________________, have read and understand the rules and expectations for class. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to contact my teacher if I have any questions or concerns. I know that this syllabus, assignments, calendars, and resources are available to me on the Google Classroom at any time. I know that assignments can be submitted digitally at any time and that printer/computer/flash drive issues are not an excuse for late work. Student ________________________________ Parent ____________________________________