1. Welcome to Back to School Night! ! Ms. Bulquerin English 9

2. Credentials California State University, Long Beach Bachelor of Arts > Communication Studies ’05 Single Subject Teaching Credential > English ’07 RIAP-trained for Expository Reading & Writing Course Master of Arts, Educational Technology ‘10

3. A little bit about In my spare time, I enjoy READING and Writing. I also like to play sports (Volleyball, Football, Running) Travel learn new things I ran two marathons last school year!

4. English 9: Course Expectations The course involves a balanced program of Reading, Writing, Listening, & Speaking. 3 Strikes Rule for Prohibited Items It is the student’s responsibility to go to the Absent Box and check in with me for missing assignments. Students are expected to be ACTIVE, SUPPORTIVE, and PROTECTIVE members of the learning environment!

5. Homework Policy Expect for students to be assigned at least 30 minutes of homework each night. It is the English department policy that we DO NOT accept any late work except for excused absences. Homework will be posted everyday on my teacher webpage

6. Grading Lawndale has a NO “D” Policy. A90-100% B80-89% C70-79% F0-69% Grades will be posted regularly in the classroom and online www.edline.net.www.edline.net It is the student’s responsibility to ensure their scores are correct.

7. Important Dates October 13 End of 1 st Grading Period September Independent Reading Project Due October 17 Progress Reports Mailed Home November 14 End of 1 st Quarter

8. Contact Information bulquerins@centinela.k12.ca.us Email link is available on my teacher webpage www.lawndalehs.orgwww.lawndalehs.org 310.263.3100 x. 7224 Conference: Period 6 2:00-3:00

9. THANK YOU for attending and being involved in your child’s academic success!