Elmont Memorial High School
2014-2015
Grading Criteria Sheet
Ms. Sotirhos
English Department Office: 488-9223
Email: dsotirhos@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Overview: English 10A is designed to develop the reading, writing, listening,
and critical thinking skills of each student. Each student will be responsible for
completing selected reading, homework, writing assignments and a research
paper. The following is an outline detailing your responsibilities as a student.
You will be responsible for understanding and abiding by the information on
this page.
Materials: It is very important that you are prepared for class EVERY DAY! The
following materials are required. Students that bring their materials to class
everyday will receive all of their class preparation points!
 Binder with loose-leaf, pencils, and pens.
 Post-Its
 All of your worksheets must be kept in order in your binder.
 The assigned reading materials including handouts and texts. If it
was assigned the night before, it must be in class the following
day.
Classroom Rules and Requirements:
 Lateness will NOT be tolerated! Students must be on time, seated
and ready to work BEFORE the bell rings.
 Students are required to abide by all of the school wide rules.
 Students much come prepared each day with the necessary
materials for class. You will NOT be permitted to leave the room
to get materials.
 If students are absent on an exam day, they must see Ms. Sotirhos
to arrange a makeup exam.
 You MUST treat your teacher and classmates with respect!
Attitude will not be tolerated
Academics
 You must complete all assignments on time. Assignments include:
 Reading Assignments. You will be prepared to discuss
outside readings in class.
 Homework. Homework will be assigned weekly and, unless
otherwise instructed, due the following day.
 Projects.
 You must keep your notebook in order. All handouts are to be kept in
the notebook, in their assigned section, and in good condition.
 Notebooks and Homework assignments may be checked periodically and
given a grade! This is an easy and worthwhile way to gain points!
 You are expected to participate in class discussions.
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The works of literature to be covered this year include but are not limited
to:
Antigone-Sophocles
Animal Farm-George Orwell
A Separate Peace- John Knowles
Lord of the Flies-William Golding
Death of a Salesman-Arthur Miller
Fast Food Nation-Eric Schlosser
Othello– William Shakespeare
Attendance:
 When you are absent, you are required to call a classmate to find
out the work that you missed because you are responsible for that
work despite your absence. Handouts will be available to you
when you return to class.
Classmate to contact when absent:
Classmate’s phone number:
Grading: Student grades will be determined by the following grading policy.
Test and Essays
Quiz Grades
Class Participation, Punctuality, Preparation and Homework
50% of final grade
30% of final grade
20% of final grade
Extra Help and Review Classes:
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Please come to me to schedule extra help at anytime when you feel
that you are struggling with the work that is being assigned! I am
available by appointment before or after school.
Operation Success if available for all of the major subjects both
before and after school.
Homework # 1 – Have your parent or guardian sign below and bring it back to class
tomorrow!
This sheet must be kept in the front of the English section of your binder.
I have read and understand the requirements for English 10A:
Student’s Signature:
Parent or Guardian’s Signature:
Parent or Guardian’s Email Address
Parent or Guardian’s Phone Number(s)
“Always walk through life as if you have
something new to learn and you will.”