1. Choose a seat of YOUR choice...
Welcome Back Eagles!
Choose a seat of YOUR choice...

2. But....

3. choose wisely...

4. The Syllabus...

5. What is a Syllabus It is your course guide- KEEP IT
Your syllabus will be kept in a notebook to refer back to when you have questions

6. Mother of three, wife, writer, dreamer, world traveler, educator
Your Instructor
Mrs. Lawler
Mother of three, wife, writer, dreamer, world traveler, educator

7. Contacting Me: this is coke Schedule a meeting
Send me an or text
Please remember I have a family- and only contact during reasonable hours
this is coke

8. Down to Business...

9. Class Description
Content includes appropriate experiences in written composition and the historical, cultural, and aesthetic significance of English and/or world literature. Continuing to write for a variety of purposes and audiences, students attain confidence in handling the stages of the writing process. Special attention to writing about literature, to oral communication, and to research skills and technology is given. Language and mechanics concerns are primarily dealt with in the context of student writing.

10. Materials 2 Inch Binder (No you may not just use a spiral notebook)
One set of 5 tab dividers (white)
Blue or Black Ink pens or pencils (No Color)
Loose Leaf Paper- College Ruled (no exceptions)
Composition Notebook

11. You may also want... A jump drive A dictionary
MLA Handbook (7th Edition)

12. Please shop “smart”

13. Attendance & Tardies Be in class and on time daily!
On Time = In your seat, READY when the bell rings
Unexcused absences = Zero (0) on tests, quizzes, and homework assignments for the day
Excused absences must be approved by the office

14. In the event of an Excused absence...
You will have one day per excused day to complete missed work/tests/quizzes
It is the STUDENT’S Responsibility to get the notes from class, ask for missing worksheets/assignments and to schedule make-up times for missed tests.
Do not ask for work during class, but come before or after school.
You can pick up missed worksheets from the file by the door.

15. Grades A = 90-100 Homework/Participati on = 40% B= 80-89
Assessments= 40%
C= 70-79
Writing= 10%
D= 60-69
Learning Check=10%
F = Below 60

16. Class Expectations Prompt Prepared Polite Participating Produce
Positive Mental Attitude

17. Late Work Policy All work is expected to be turned in on time.
Homework maybe be submitted late, up to ONE WEEK following the deadline, unless noted otherwise
HOWEVER...you may only submit 3 assignments late each semester (Aug-Dec & Jan-May)

18. Plagiarism

19. The Standards... New Standards for state requirements/assessments
Daily goals & learning targets
Keeping track (composition notebook)
Revisiting grammar, terms, vocabulary

20. Other items of business...
First 10 & Last 10- Don’t ask
First tardy = Warning
The New Writing Policy
Tutoring/Extra Help (See Dry Erase Board)
Parent Portal/Communication
Website

21. Who’s got a ticket? New Bathroom/Hall pass policy
Use them wisely (we know what happens when you choose poorly)
Extra Credit
Tangible Reward
Your Responsibility

22. No Ticket?

23. This is only an overview...
Other items could be added at any time
We are all in this together
50/50- Reward
All “A” challenge

24. Following These Rules will Help avoid....