1. Dana McMillan danamcmillan@tomballisd.net
English III
Dana McMillan

2. 15th year teaching in Texas
(Cy-Fair, and now Tomball!)
3rd year in Tomball
Certifications:
BS in Education
English specialization
Gifted and Talented

3. Supplies for Class 1 3-ring binder (1-inch) or folder
pack of dividers with tabs
pack of college-ruled notebook paper 2
pens (blue or black ink only) and pencils
eraser 3
multi-colored highlighters

4. Receive text message reminders without giving me your phone number!
to 81010
Occasional reminders of quizzes, homework, announcements, etc.
This is not a guarantee and is therefore not a substitute for personal responsibility and time management.

5. Vocabulary Knowsys Level 11/SAT Make flashcards Use a flashcard app
The program is cumulative – so it builds and reviews throughout the year.
One new word group every 8 days.
Words introduced the day after quiz.

6. Home Access Center (online grade book)
You can check this site for updates on your child’s grades in all classes.
The tomballisd.net web page has instructions for creating your login.

7. Tutoring: Student-directed By appointment
(Student must have something in particular he/she wants to request help on.)
By appointment
(I am available most days – except Wednesdays – before or after school as long as the student schedules it with me ahead of time.)

8. Major Works – English III
The Crucible, Arthur Miller – 2nd six weeks
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck
The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien
Black indicates that student is suggested to acquire a personal copy.

9. Grading Policy Major Grades 70% Tests, Essays, Projects Late Work –
1 day late – 15 pt. deduction
2 days late – 30 pt. deduction
3 days late – Up to a 50

10. Grading Policy Daily Grades 30%
Homework, Vocabulary, Quizzes, Warm-ups
Late Work –
No late work is accepted. Turn in what is completed and assignment will be graded accordingly.

11. PSAT PSAT on October 19th Each student received this booklet on Monday
“Lunch ‘n’ Learn
with representative from Princeton Review on
Sept. 25th. Students should sign up to attend on
Naviance.
Mrs. Phelan in the College and Career Center is an excellent resource for our students. If they (or you) have any questions, they should visit her office.