ENGLISH 2 & ENGL 2 AP: PROCEDURES & EXPECTATIONS
Coach Jordan
Welcome to the English adventure! This class will demand much from
you, and will give you much in return. Our class will be a constant
pursuit to learn more about life and literature.
“Don’t just teach your children to read. Teach them to question what
they read. Teach them to question everything.”
- George Carlin
Writing and reading remind you… “you are helpful, and you are loved,
and you are forgiven, and you are not alone.” – John Green
What do I need to bring to class every day?
Any novel or book we are currently reading (very important!)
*Kindles, Nooks, ipads welcome (for designated class use ONLY)
3-Ring Binder (2 inch) – or a section in a larger composite binder
*Spiral Notebook to leave in class (Journal all year…so at least 3 subject)
Notebook Paper, Pen (blue or black)/ #2 pencil / highlighter
Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level E (must purchase on TWHS webstore)
* Do not come to class – EVER – without your materials. I will not loan paper, pens, or anything
of that nature. As a high school student, you are responsible for coming to class prepared
every day.
How will I be graded on all the great things I do?
Your grade each six weeks will be a combination of daily and major grades. English 2 Level
will be 60% major, 25% quizzes, and 15% daily. Pre- AP will be 60% major, 30% quizzes, 10%
daily.
Major  4-5 major grades per 9 weeks, including tests, writing assignments, research,
projects
Quizzes  7-9 per 9 weeks over vocabulary, independent reading, various assessment (NO
surprise celebrations)
Daily  5-6 per 9 weeks includes homework assignments, short daily work, etc
What happens that ONE time that I don’t turn something in the exact day it’s due?
Late work or failure to turn in work will quite possibly be the only way to fail my
class. Stay on top of your work at all times via my website or communicating with me via
email when you are absent. In PreAP, the pace is very fast, and it is imperative that you do
not fall behind.
Daily work – NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON. If you don’t have it when
it is called for, it will become a zero.
Major grades – You will lose 20% of your grade per 24 hours it is late. Even if you
are absent on the day a major grade is due (a paper, project, etc that you have known the
due date of beforehand) IT IS STILL DUE regardless of whether you are physically present in
class. You may send it with a friend or have it dropped off at the front office and put in my
box. Please know that essays cannot be emailed to me as I am unable to print them out to
grade them. You MUST turn in a hard copy of your paper the day it is due.
Late work is not the same as make-up work. When you are absent, if you miss an
assignment that was assigned when you were present, it is due the day you come back. (This means
if you knew a quiz was coming on Monday, and you are absent on Monday, you will take the quiz as
soon as you return) If there is an assignment made the day you are absent, you have the same
number of class days that you were absent to make it up. BE READY to do all assignments that
you knew were due as soon as you return. Come in the morning, if possible, as soon as you return
so I can update you. If you are absent and would like a class update of things to work on, email me
and I will send you anything crucial.
It is critical to stay on top of ALL assignments .
What do you, the teacher, want from me, the student?
My expectations for our classroom are simple: Nothing interferes with your
learning, and nothing interferes with my teaching. Understand what that
statement means, and you will understand everything that is necessary for success in
this class.
For matters such as student dress code, food and drink in the classroom, and consequences
for misbehaviors and tardies, school policy as exists in the student handbook will be followed.
Know what is in your handbook and what is expected of you!
Class begins as soon as the tardy bell rings. One foot in the door does not count as being
present and ready to work. Students are to be seated, with materials ready to begin work
when the bell rings.
Cell phones….I know you have it, but don’t let me hear it or see it. Period.
Not working independently will not be tolerated for any reason. Please refer to
your handbook for the severe consequences of cheating and plagiarism. ALL
parties involved with face dire consequences.
Plagiarism Rationale: Plagiarism and cheating demonstrate a lack of integrity and character that are inconsistent
with the goals and values of our class.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
• Taking someone else’s assignments or portion of an assignment and submitting it as your own
• Submitting material written by someone else or rephrasing the ideas of another without giving the
author’s
name or source
• Presenting the work of tutors, parents, siblings, or friends as your own
Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
• Copying, text messaging, faxing, e-mailing, or in any way duplicating assignments that are turned
in wholly
or in part, as original work
• Giving or receiving answers during tests or quizzes
• Taking credit for group work when you have not contributed an equal or appropriate share toward
the final
result
• Accessing a test or quiz for the purpose of determining the questions in advance of its administration
Respect for one self, other students, and the teacher is necessary to ensure a positive
learning environment – something every one of you deserves and will have.
Inappropriate behavior by any student in our classroom will result in consequences
that could include, but are not limited to, immediate one-on-one conversations with
me, parent phone calls, student/teacher/parent conferences, detentions, and referrals
to administrators.
What can I, the student, expect from you, the teacher?
As I have high expectations of you, you may have high expectations of me. I am
committed to you as my student, and to doing everything I can to help you succeed.
I will, however, strive always to instill in you the importance of personal responsibility,
scholastic honesty, integrity, and kindness. I will teach you everything I can about
literature, writing, and life, and I will have a great time doing it. That’s a
promise!
And if you need help, ask! That is why I’m here.
Alicia K. Jordan
English 2 PreAP & English 2 Level
Conference: 1st on Red, 3rd on Green
Email: akjordan@conroeisd.net
Phone: 936.709.1200