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Ms. Tonelson's Classes
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Classroom Expectations

Ms. Tonelson and Mrs. Conrad

English 9

 

I.              Materials

The following is a list of materials we require:

1.       A three-ring binder with paper (only filler paper, please) with two dividers labeled “Classwork” and “Homework.”

2.       Composition Notebook or spiral notebook for journaling

3.       Pencil (preferred) or pen (blue or black ink only)

4.       Appropriate book(s) for the current unit

5.       Cox Student Academic Planner

6.       Access to a dictionary and computer

II.            Homework Assignments

All assignments will be written on the board daily.  It is your responsibility to copy assignments into your Planner.  You will have outside work every night.  Students may use the English Online Textbook, which is accessible from a home computer.

                Directions:  sign on to www.go.hrw.com

                                Username: cfalcons1 (lowercase)            Password: f6w5x   (lowercase)

                                Elements of Literature, 3rd course

III.           Make-up Work

In the event of an excused absence, students are to make up any work missed within three days.  If, however, you are absent the day a project is due, that assignment is due the day you return to school.  If you miss an exam or quiz, it will be made-up during your study block or after school.  If there is an unexcused absence, you must make arrangements with Ms. Tonelson or Mrs. Conrad to make up an assignment.

IV.          Special Assignments

You will be given long-term projects.  These assignments often assess many objectives of a unit and, therefore, are weighted accordingly.  With some assignments we will require a contract to be signed by a parent/guardian.  All special assignments will be introduced with a separate expectation handout and grading rubric.  An example of the project will be modeled in class to serve as inspiration only!

V.            Evaluation

Virginia Beach Grading Scale and Code

100-93  A              4.0          86-83  B                 3.0          76-73  C                 2.0          66-64 D-                1.0

92-90    A-             3.7          82-80  B-               2.7          72-70  C-                1.7          below 64               0.0

87-89    B+            3.3          79-77  C+               2.3          69-67  D+              1.3

VI.            Grading System:   

Grades are based on tests, quizzes, projects, compositions, and homework.

Test/Composition                            2 grades (100 x 2)                                                            

Quiz/Homework                              1 grade (100)                                                     

Project                                                 4 grades (100 x 4)

               

All grades are combined and averaged to produce a term grade. 

 

VII.                 Honor Code

We enforce the Honor Code.  The guidelines and penalties are outlined in the F. W. Cox Academic Planner.

 

VIII.        Student Conduct

All rules, expectations, and consequences outlined in the Cox Student Academic Planner will be followed.

IX.                  Tardy Policy

Any student who is not in his/her seat when the bell sounds is considered tardy.  We follow the tardy policy and consequences set by the school.

**We ask that you put forth your best effort and maintain a positive attitude.  In this class, there is no such phrase as “I can’t.”  Remember:  “Nothing Succeeds Like Success!”**

We have read and understood the classroom expectations for English 9.

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Student's printed name                                                                Parent/Guardian's signature

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Student's signature                                                                        Parent/Guardian E-mail address


Ms. Tonelson’s Schedule                                        Mrs. Conrad's Schedule                                     

Phone: 648-5250 ext: 78226                                    Phone: 648-5250 ext: 58237                                    

Erintonelson@vbschools.com                                    Nancy.conrad@vbschools.com                                
         
A1           English 9/Room 220                              A1        English 9/Room 220                                  

A2           English 9/Room 220                             A2        English 9/Room 220                                     

A3           English 12/Room220                              A3        Planning                                                 

A4           Planning                                            A4        Planning                         
         
B1           English 12/ Room 220                             B1        World History/Room 213

B2           Journalism I, II, III/ Room 220                B2        World History/Room 213

B3           Planning                                             B3        Portable 2/ Lab

B4           Study Block/Lunch Room 220                  B4        Planning

P.S.  If you ever have a question, feel lost, have a problem, or need advice, please speak with us.  We are here for you and will guide you.  Please be advised that if your personal safety and well-being is concerned, I must contact the principal, who will initiate the appropriate steps.

Either way:  You are not alone!!

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