1. Tutoring Hours: Monday and Fridays 8 – 8:35 or by appointment
Welcome to English II
Mrs. Henry
Tutoring Hours: Monday and Fridays 8 – 8:35 or by appointment

2. A little about your teacher . . .
From Arizona, but did most of my growing up in El Paso
Graduated from JM Hanks 1988
Attended UTEP, graduated in BA in English and American Literature
Currently in graduate school at UTEP
Married 18 years; one son
Inferences about my interests?
What are the clues?

3. Goals for this year: How is English II different than English I?
Strengthen your reading and writing skills (why are these skills important?)
Prepare for success on STAAR EOC, English II
“College readiness”

4. Grading/Late Work/Make Up Work
50% daily work
30% test/major assignments
20% final exam
Late work—things for your teacher to consider . . .
WHY is the work late? (didn’t understand assignment, needs more help/time)
WHAT was the student doing all period? (working or socializing/sneaking phone)
When is the assignment turned in? (if teacher allows late work, what is a reasonable time period
to accept the work late?)

5. REMEMBER: It is your responsibility to stay on top of
Make Up Work
You are aware of upcoming absence, it is important to let your teacher know.
Your attendance is YOUR responsibility. When absent, on the DAY your return, see your teacher
about any missed work. JUST BECAUSE YOU ASK DOES NOT GET YOU “OFF THE HOOK.”
It is important to follow up, get the work/notes completed, and then turn in any assignment within
1 or 2 days. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE GRADING PERIOD.
REMEMBER: It is your responsibility to stay on top of
your assignments, study time, reading,
notebook, supplies, etc.
This is YOUR education…OWN IT!

6. Class Norms Cell Phone Use: This is your warning…right now.
Follow SISD/AHS rules of school/classroom behavior
Respect colleagues
Be on time to class (this can end up effecting your grade!)
Restroom Breaks cannot be taken during the first OR last 10 minutes of class.
(require collateral to go!)
Cell Phone Use: This is your warning…right now.
Keep cell phones on silent and PUT AWAY
BE HERE, BE PRESENT, BE COURTEOUS

7. Pre-AP Only: Our first novel will be 1984 by George Orwell
Supplies
Loose leaf paper
1 inch binder
3 sections (Daily Oral Grammar, Notes/Handouts, Returned work)
Laptop (bring this every day so you are prepared!)
Pre-AP Only: Our first novel will be 1984 by George Orwell
We will begin reading it on Monday, August 14
It is preferable to get your own copy
It is available online (link to download pdf
on Mrs. Henry’s webpage)

8. Exit Ticket:
What did you find most difficult about English class?
Is there ANYTHING you enjoy about English class?