1. Nansemond River English Department
Welcome
Nansemond River
English Department

2. Welcome Parents and Students!
Most pressing concern—
Supply List
1 or 1 ½ inch binder with paper
Dividers
Black ink pens and pencils
Highlighters
*Composition notebook for journaling
*Dry erase marker
Honors English students will need access to novel selections (can be purchased, viewed on-line, or borrowed from teacher).

3. English Department Offerings
9th Grade: English 9 and Honors English 9
10th Grade: English 10 and Honors English 10
11th Grade: English 11, Honors English 11, and A. P. Language
12th Grade: English 12, Honors English 12, A. P. Literature, Dual Credit English (Paul D. Camp Community College)
Electives- Yearbook (Photojournalism) & Public Speaking
SOL Tests in Reading & Writing are given only in the 11th Grade. (Yay!)

4. Differences between English 9 and Honors
3 Keys
Pacing
Rigor
Expected Independence
Honors requires more writing, particularly literary analysis and argumentation.
All students will an A or B average may enroll in Honors English10.

5. How to be Successful Do your homework– FOR EVERY CLASS!
Don’t copy your friend’s homework; do your own.
Homework includes the assigned reading!
Be organized– keep up with your papers and turn work in on time.
Check YOUR grades online EVERY DAY!
Come to class as much as possible.
Make up your work promptly.
Ask for help when you need it.
****Choose your friends wisely.****

6. Help Wanted-- Parents Check homework Sign up for Remind texts
Check attendance & tardies (HAC)
Check grades (HAC)
Let us know your expectations
or call, particularly before conferences

7. Final Issues
Cheating
Plagiarism
Devices
Attitude

8. National Honor Society
10th-12th Graders with a 3.6 GPA are eligible to apply.
Applications are evaluated based on evidence of
Scholarship
Leadership
Service
Character
Twice monthly meetings
15 service hours annually with NHS