Mrs. McFarland

 FAQ

What is Mrs. McFarland's schedule?
How can Mrs. McFarland be reached at school?
When is Mrs. McFarland available for extra help?
What is the attendance policy?
What is the homework policy?
What are the guidelines for make-up work?
How will I be graded?
How can this website best be utilized?
What books will we be reading this year?

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 What is Mrs. McFarland's schedule?
Per. 1 Eng. 10 College Prep
Per. 2 Prep
Per. 3 Senior Lounge Duty
Per. 4 Eng. 9 Advanced College Prep
Per. 5 Eng. 9 Advanced College Prep
Per. 6 Lunch
Per. 7 Women's Literature
Per. 8 Eng. 9 Advanced College Prep

All classes meet in room B-18, unless otherwise specified.
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 How can Mrs. McFarland be reached at school?
Via phone: 452-4513 (B-House office)
Via e-mail: mcfarlan@trumbullps.org
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 When is Mrs. McFarland available for extra help?
Mondays and Wednesdays after school and by appointment

You are encouraged to be proactive in seeking extra help as needed. Do not 
wait until you are frustrated.
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 What is the attendance policy?
You are expected to be in class regularly. Refer to the school attendance 
policy. Your parents and house principal will be notified if you cut class 
and/or if tardiness becomes chronic. Refer to the handout given to you on 
the first day of school for more information.
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 What is the homework policy?
All homework is due as assigned. Homework assignments will not be accepted 
late, except under special circumstances. Homework assignments will be 
posted on the board in the room, on this website and/or communicated to you 
verbally. This website will be updated on a weekly basis. IT IS ALWAYS YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW WHAT THE HOMEWORK IS. Being absent is NOT an excuse 
for not knowing what the HW is.
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 What are the guidelines for make-up work?
All make-up work should be completed within FIVE school days, except under 
special circumstances. Work that is not made up in a timely fashion may 
become a '0'. Make-up work is YOUR responsibility.
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 How will I be graded?
Your course grade will include (but is not limited to): homework, class 
participation, quizzes, assessments, essays, in-class writing/activities, 
oral assessments. In short, everything you do for class will count.
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 How can this website best be utilized?
Refer to this website for weekly assignments,reading assignments, and long 
term assignments. Do not expect this site to be updated daily, although I 
will try my best to do so! ALWAYS check the board in the classroom for the 
most up-to-date homework assignmnents.
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 What books will we be reading this year?
In grade 9: To Kill a Mockingbird; Of Mice and Men; Romeo and Juliet; Animal 
Farm; House on Mango Street; Fahrenheit 451. 

In grade 10: Catcher in the Rye; Macbeth; Local Girls; Black Boy; Raisin in 
the Sun; Streetcar Named Desire; Lord of the Flies. 

        **PLEASE NOTE THAT WE MAY OR MAY NOT READ ALL OF THESE TITLES
          AND THERE ARE ADDITIONAL TITLES WE WILL READ THAT ARE NOT
          LISTED HERE**
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