FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
2012-2013
GRADE 9A
Student’s Name ______________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name______________________________________________________________________
English Office Best Time to Call Teacher___________________________
*THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT MS. DIRE IS THROUGH EMAIL: gdire@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
*TO LEAVE A VOICE-MAIL MESSAGE FOR YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER, PLEASE DIAL 488 -
9751 AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
Teacher’s Productivity Period -
1 st
Semester ____, 2 nd
Semester ____(English Department Office)
TEXTBOOKS:
NOTEBOOK:
*grammar, literature anthology, supplementary novels
*vocabulary workbook (purchased by each student by the second week of school)
*Each student must have a GREEN loose-leaf binder with subject dividers and loose-leaf paper.
RESPONSIBILITIES: *Each student is responsible for:
-purchasing a vocabulary workbook.
-attending class daily unless excused by the health or attendance office.
-being punctual to class daily.
-being prepared for class with a pen, pencil, notebook and textbook(s) as stipulated by the teacher.
-completing homework which will be assigned in accordance with the District Homework Policy
(homework can be accessed at anytime via the teacher’s web page).
-seeking extra help when the work is difficult.
-completing all assignments and makeup work in a timely manner in accordance with district and teacher policies.
-displaying behaviors in class which are respectful to the teacher and other students.
-accepting the consequences which will ensue if these responsibilities are not met.
It is expected that students at this level will be active participants in class.
Summer Reading: English 9A students may have been given an assignment on Steinbeck’s The Pearl, which they were encouraged to purchase so that they could annotate the text. This is due on the first day of school. In addition, students are required to read another novel of their own choosing and complete one of the assignments explained in the letter which was mailed to each student.
Makeup work: Work missed due to absence must be made up.
It is the responsibility of each student to obtain and complete all missed class work, homework assignments, quizzes and tests and to see that they are made up in a timely manner. Failure to complete makeup work within a prescribed time may result in a lowered or failing grade. Attendance and participation are integral and important components of learning.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY WORK THAT HAS BEEN PLAGIARIZED WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF 0.

REPORT CARD GRADE POLICY GUIDELINES:
-40% Tests/Quizzes
-50% Essays/Projects
-10% Homework
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I have read the above Grade Expectation Policy and understand what I must do to be successful in English.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature