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.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Student's printed name Parent/Guardian's signature
_________________________________ _________________________________
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!!
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.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Student's printed name Parent/Guardian's signature
_________________________________ _________________________________
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!!
