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.
