1. Welcome to English 10CP!
Ms. Jones
Room 43 S

2. 1) What’s to come… Short Stories Poetry Non-fiction Outside reading
Essay writing
Grammar
Research Paper

3. 2) Ms. Jones

4. 3) Daily Supplies Textbook and/or novel under study
Blue or black pens and highlighter
No. 2 pencils
College-ruled paper (loose leaf)
English binder with SIX labeled dividers:
1) Homework 2) Vocabulary 3) Warm-ups
4) Handouts 5) Class Notes 6) Returned Work
***Binder with tabs is due on Wednesday 9/5

5. 4) Attendance/Tardy Policy
Students will lose participation points for unexcused tardies
On the 4th tardy, a detention will be given
See the student handbook for consequences after 4th tardy
In the event of a truancy, the student will receive zero credit for work due or completed that day (including tests and essays)

6. 5) Absent??? Check my website: Contact a friend
ish/Jones.aspx
Contact a friend
Check the Daily Log Notebook the day you return
All work must be made up within 3 days (including the day of your return)
Long term assignments must be turned in on time, even if you are absent

7. 6) Homework Policy Yes, you will have homework 
Some assignments will be graded, while others will be credit/no credit
Pinkslips
Turn in all work at the beginning of the period for full credit
I do not accept late work
Essays completed outside of class must be submitted to Turnitin.com in order to receive credit

8. 7) Grading Policy Grades earned over course of semester
Homework, quizzes, projects, in-class assignments, tests, essays, and participation
Grades updated on Zangle on a regular basis (every 1-2 weeks)

9. 8) Classroom Guidelines
Be in your assigned seat and working when the tardy bell rings
Bring all books/materials with you to class and take them with you when you leave
Follow directions the first time they are given

10. 9) Guidelines cont. Be respectful
Refrain from talking when others are speaking/participating
No inappropriate behavior or offensive language
Follow all procedures outlined in WHS handbook
No cellphones/electronic devices or food in the classroom

11. 10) Not following the guidelines will result in…
1st: Warning and documentation
2nd: Behavior contract and assigned detention
3rd: Parent/Guardian and Counselor contact
4th: Disciplinary referral
Severe Clause

12. 11) Procedures When you enter the room:
Please enter quietly and take your seat
Review the daily agenda on the screen
Take out materials and start working

13. 12) Procedures Getting your attention:
I will stand at the front of the room
Raise my hand
Wait for everyone to be quiet
Begin speaking
Leaving the room:
2 passes per semester
Sign out and take wood pass

14. 13) MLA Paper Heading Jane Smith Ms. Jones English 9, Per. 1
29 August 2012
Always upper left hand corner of paper!

15. 14) Procedures Class Discussions: Class Dismissal: Please participate!
Keep it relevant 
ALWAYS raise your hand when you’d like to speak
Class Dismissal:
The bell does not dismiss you…I do
Do not start to pack up prior to the bell
Wait until I say, “Have a great day!”

16. 15) My Website
/English/Jones.aspx
WHS homesiteDepartmentsEnglishJones
Come see me before school, after school, or at lunch! I’m here to help you 