English Department
Course Criteria
Teacher
Teacher’s email: msohn@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Mrs. Sohn
Course Read 180 7th Grade
Literature Textbook Title Rbook
Student Expectations: You are expected to attend class daily and on time unless legally excused.
Guidance appointments must be approved by the teacher beforehand. Homework is expected to
be handed in on time and must be neat and complete. If a student is absent, he or she is
responsible for conferencing with the teacher the next day to make up any missing work or tests.
A student is expected to be prepared every day with necessary textbook or novel, a notebook,
pen, pencil and any other required materials.
Grading Criteria:
Tests
20
%
Homework
15
%
Essays
30
%
Projects
15
Participation
20
%
%
100%
In order to be a member of the English Honor Society, a student must maintain a 90 average and
must be a member of an approved English extra-curricular activity such as The Chieftain, The
Totem, The Arrow, The Fall Drama, The Musical, or TAG.
The English Department number is 516-488-9623. If you have to contact the English
Department, it is helpful to have your child’s teacher’s name and the title of his or her course.
We look forward to a successful school year.
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