K. Williams Laney H.S. Room 118 English Dept. Phone 350-2089 ext. 355 Policies and Procedures Classroom Rules: 1.Follow school rules as listed in the student handbook. 2.Be prepared. Bring all necessary materials to class everyday. This includes your textbook, notebook, homework assignments, paper, writing utensils, class novel, etc. 3.Stay awake and alert with your eyes open and your head off of your desk at all times. 4.Eating is not permitted in class. 5.Observe the school dress code policy. Remove all headgear upon entering the building. See the Laney High School Student Handbook for details on the dress code. 6.Conduct all personal business on your own time. (getting a drink, using the restroom, calling home, running errands, making appointments, etc.) 7.Respect everyone. (If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.) 8.ANY serious offense will be immediately referred to the Dean of students. 9.Be on time. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Detention Failure to follow these rules will result in a teacher assigned detention. Teacher detention is generally 30 minutes. Detention can be served after school on Tuesdays. If you fail to show up at your arranged time, a phone call home will be made and referral to the Dean will be the next step necessary. Substitute Teachers In the event that I am unable to be here, the expectations for your behavior a completion of assignments are not lessened. You have the chance to show an adult that teenagers at Laney are excellent members of society. ANY misbehavior with a substitute will result in three days of detention (30 minutes per day). Required Materials Paper Three-ring binder (1’ minimum) 5 subject dividers Pens (black, blue, red) Pencils 3x5 index cards (a container is also required) Notebook Organization 1-Grammar 2-Vocabulary 3-Literature/Novels 4-Essays 5-Tests/Quizzes Textbooks Each student will be issued a Literature book and/or the following: grammar handbook, workbooks, and novels. These materials will be used daily in class. All books will be returned to class the day of the final exam. You will be responsible for paying for lost or damaged books. Novels will be issued and must be returned or paid for if lost or damaged. Approximate cost of books if you lose or destroy them: Literature-$64.09 each Handbook-$20.00 each Novels-$15.00 each Grading Policies: Assignments You will have a great deal of work in this class. You will have short and long term assignments. Writing assignments must be typed or written in black ink. All assignments must include the proper heading in MLA format. Tutoring I will be available after school for tutoring, test make-up, and detention on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 PM. Other times may be available by appointment. The academic bus is available for anyone in need of a ride home from tutoring. Grades will be calculated as follows: 1st nine weeks 15% Midterm 15% Quizzes 30% CW/HW 40% Test 2nd nine weeks 20% Quizzes 35% CW/HW 45% Test If you have questions or concerns feel free to ask. Contact information is available from the Laney H.S. website.