English I Honors
Mrs. Kane, Phillipsburg High School, 2010-2011
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
BE PROMPT- Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. ~William Shakespeare
 Be IN YOUR SEAT by the time class begins. Lateness = OP detention.
 If you are late to class for any reason, you must bring a written note
from the person who caused you to be late.
 Lavatory procedures: If you must use the facilities during class time,
secure permission to leave the room first and sign in and sign out. You
are limited to two visits a marking period.
BE PREPARED- All things are ready, if our minds be so. ~William Shakespeare
 Each day, bring: TWO pens or pencils (black or blue ink only please),
a three-ring binder (your class notebook), the applicable textbooks,
and an open mind. Be ready to think, question, and interpret.
 You will NOT be permitted to return to your locker during class to
retrieve forgotten items. This includes, most especially, homework and
projects.
 Do your homework. Daily homework will not be accepted late, without
exception. In fact, any missing assignment results in a one point
lowering of the final grade at the conclusion of the marking period.
BE POLITE- Life be not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
 One person talks at a time so that ALL voices may be heard.
 Work cooperatively with your classmates in a polite and courteous
manner.
 Profanity, abusive language, anti-social behavior, bullying and
harassment will NOT be tolerated. Every student has the right to work
in a safe, supportive class. Consider this your haven from the chaos of
the halls, locker rooms, cafeteria, etc.
 Take RESPONSIBILITY for your actions. YOUR behavior is YOUR own
choice.
 Grades are earned, not given. Work hard; it will pay off.
Procedures
 Each class begins with a warm-up/do now. Get to work on your warmup IMMEDIATELY upon entering class.
 Follow all school rules while in class (dress code, no phones, no
food/drink, etc.).
 Straighten the room before dismissal.
 The bell does not dismiss class; the teacher does.
Academics
I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in
which they can learn. - Albert Einstein
Homework
 Homework must be completed in its entirety, whether it be 9% or 90%
complete, it is still incomplete, no? Make certain all answers have
appropriate and attempted responses. Please note well: any
missing portions of a homework assignment result in a grade of a 0
for that assignment. Work missed due to an absence for any reason
must be made up within five days.
 Homework, projects, etc. will only be accepted upon return with an
excused absence and a phone call or email.
 Any work (homework, classwork, assessment, etc.) not made up within
five days will result in a grade of zero for that assignment.
 Please come to me after class or during OP with any questions or
problems.
 Homework is extremely important! While the work may only count for
five points, if not completed it will result in a point lower in your final
marking period score.
Tests and Quizzes
 Any talking of any kind during a quiz or test will result in a grade
of zero.
 Tests or quizzes missed due to absence for any reason must be made
up within five OP days (and if accompanied with an excused absence
and a call or email).
 It is your responsibility to approach the teacher to make up any quiz or
test you have missed.
 Any test or quiz not completed within each marking period will result in
a grade of zero for that test or quiz.
Grades
 Grades will be calculated on a point system. Your grade is the number
of points earned divided by the number of points possible.
 The point value of each assignment, quiz, test, project will be
determined and communicated by the teacher when the assignment if
given.
 Low or failing grades will be reported to parents/guardians.
 Grades will not be discussed in class. If you have any questions
regarding such, please visit room 248 during OP. I will be happy to
discuss your work and the grade assessed in an individual conference.
 If you need help at any time, please express your need to me
appropriately after class or during OP. TOGETHER, we will make
this a successful year!
COURSE THEME:
Student Name : _______________________________Signature:_________________
Parent Name: ______________________________ Signature:___________________