Mrs. Abney’s 9th Grade English Disclosure Document
: sabney@alpinedistrict.org
801-610-8777 ext. 203
Goal: Through consistent attendance of my English class,
each student will receive an equal opportunity to learn and
develop skills necessary to enable him or her to be a good
global citizen. Additionally, this course will concentrate on
the academic language, speaking - listening, reading and
writing skills which students need to obtain successful results
in all aspects of their schooling.
BEFORE class begins each day. Students will be given
participation points for this assignment. Books are available
from my classroom library or the school media center.
Grading:
Students will be evaluated on the basis of class preparation
(English binder and pen or pencil), assignments, homework
and tests. Most activities will be completed in class.
Occasionally homework will be assigned to help you build on
what we learned in class.
Make Up Work:
Assignments, tests and quizzes missed due to an EXCUSED
absence must be made up within one week of the due date
for full credit unless otherwise specified by me.
Grading breakdown will be as follows:
A
BD+
93-100%
80-82%
67-69%
AC+
D
90-92%
77-79%
63-66%
B+
C
D87-89%
73-76%
55 - 62%
B
CF
83-86%
70-72%
54% - or lower
Materials:
Personal Reading Book
Lined Paper
Pencil
I will provide a journal and folder for each student.
Expectations:
This class is run on a policy of mutual respect. I will always
respect you and your work. I expect you to do the same for
me and the other students in class. A few rules will apply.
 Cellphones ARE allowed in my class as an
educational tool. I will specify when it is permissible
to use phones to do research in my classroom. If
phones are being used during regular class time, I
will confiscate the phone and take it to the office.
 Food, candy and drinks need to stay out of the
classroom and must be consumed in the cafeteria.
Water bottles are allowed.
 All class procedures should be followed to insure an
optimum learning environment.
Ongoing Reading Assignment:
Students become better writers by reading outside of class.
However, students will not be graded on outside reading.
Instead, I will provide 10-15 minutes every day for students to
read in class. Students are expected to have their own book
Late Work:
Late work is accepted up to one week before the end of the
term. 10% will be deducted for every week late.
Citizenship:
I will adhere to the school policy regarding tardies and
absences.
What you can expect of me:
I love teaching. I love being in the classroom with students. I
want to help you feel comfortable and safe in my classroom.
I hope to help you learn critical thinking skills that will help
you throughout your life. I will be prepared daily and will give
lessons that I believe will help you build character plus be
relevant to your life, not only in school but outside of school
as well. Get ready for a great rest of the school year, and to
have loads of fun through many diverse classroom activities!
Classroom Discipline:
The penalties for minor infractions, such as continuous
talking, distracting others, and/or non-compliance will result
in the following:
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Verbal warning
Separation from rest of students
Seat change
Removed from classroom
In school suspension, plus call home, teacher letter
or email home
Good behavior is always expected in class. If students need a
reminder, I will give them a warning, and it is expected that
inappropriate behavior will stop immediately following the
warning.
Assigned Readings – books provided in class
 Term 1 – After by Francine Prose
 Term 2 – Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
 Term 3 – To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
 Term 4 – A Long Way Gone, Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
by Ishmael Beah
This document is subject to change upon necessity.
Mrs. Abney’s 9th Grade English Disclosure Document
: sabney@alpinedistrict.org
801-610-8777 ext. 203
This document is subject to change upon necessity.