MS. P’s EXPECTATIONS FOR HER 9H Panthers
1. Come to class prepared to work; BRING YOUR ENGLISH BINDER/5 SUBJECT NOTEBOOK and
necessary materials and required texts to class EVERY BLOCK. ASSIGNMENTS POST TO PHOENIX SO
NO REASON NOT TO KNOW WHATS WHAT..
2. Since all assignments are given WAY in advance of the due date - assignments are due when I say
they are – you receive a 10pt on time grade for turning work in during the block it is due.(parents
MAY NOT TURN IN WORK OR BRING IT TO SCHOOL FOR YOU) . On the RARE OCCAISSION THAT YOU
ARE ABSENT - WHEN WORK IS DUE I EXPET YOU TO TURN IT IN TO ME NEXT BLOCK WE MEET. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
3. HOW TO KEEP TRACK OF WHAT”S DUE - USE YOUR SMARTPHONE calendar…and SET THE ALERT 4. Discussion during class is critical – so do all HW reading etc. when it’s assigned (this is an honors
level course and I know your just sweet little ole 9th grade kiddos but I have high expectations and
standards for my students). I take time to provide thoughtful challenging and at times exciting
assignments – so I on your end I expect you to show up prepared to learn.
5. We will work on GROWING your writing so you don’t’ think/sound like a middle schooler; I mean
you’re dressing, acting in the role of a h.s. kid so doesn’t it follow you should think/write like a
mature 9th grade honors level kiddo. YES!
6. I am here to help coach you grow into a more confident, college ready writer…I am available to
help you during FLEX block and before school (I am 87 years old and I get here by 7 am…so I can
meet with students from 8am – to first bell pop by room or ask for me in the English Workroom
#232. You also MUST EMAIL ME FORMATIVE DRAFT IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – NO FORMATIVE EMAIL NO GRADE TILL THIS IS DONE; NO FORMATIVE
DRAFTS WILL BE READ 48 HOURS PRIOR TO AN ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE. email (yes EMAIL ) me
drafts – I actually like this method – and over the years my students found it really help them
keep their A/B averages where they want them. Donna.Pomponio@lcps.org EMAIL early email
often to get the best academic advantage.
7. What to expect in terms of workload – ANNOUNCED VOCAB TESTS and MINI-GRAMMAR TESTS.
Announced major writing assignments. UNANNOUNCED reading spot quizzes at my digression.
8. If you receive a grade below C on any given test or assignment – you may retake (after relearning material in flex with me) a different version of the test for a higher grade. LAST WEEK OF
THE QUARTER – NO RETAKES WILL BE ISSUED…FOR ANY REASON
SEE RELEARN/RETAKE POLICY ON REVERSE SIDE OF THIS PAPER
9. BELILEVE In yourself – I all ready know each of you to be as brave as Odysseus by the mere fact you
are here with me on this journey of 9H English. Cliff, Monarch, Spark Notes etc are for lazy, dull
minds – you are neither lazy nor dull therefore relying on summary of assigned reading thinking will
result in lower scores. TRUST ME ON THIS ONE…
10. ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE EITHER TYPED, OR WRITTEN NEATLY IN BLUE OR BLACK INK .
11. What you will not see SCANTRON TESTS..BLAH HUMBUG!
12. Maintain a sense of humor – it will see you through a successful first year of H.S.
9th Grade Cohort – Relearn/Retake Policy
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It will be mandatory for students earning 75%-or lower on a summative assessment to relearn
the material and retake the assessment per the teacher’s syllabus.
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Formative assessments must be completed before a student completes a summative
assessment.
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All major writing assignments may be rewritten (with teacher coaching) for a higher grade. (For
example, a student earning a 90% may conference with teacher to rework the paper for a 95% 100%.)
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No retakes/rewrites for any summative assessment will be permitted the final week of the
quarter.
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Major Summative Writing Assessments receive an on time grade of 10 pt – SO LONG AS ESSAY IS
TURNED IN DURING BLOCK.