General info
English 1 is a required course to graduate.
True/Yes
Two things students in ELA should be doing every day are....
Reading
Writing
also- listening, speaking
The number 1 factor to passing all of your classes is....
Being in class each / handing in all work
English 1 is worth how many credits ?
One credit
A new state law requires each student to hand in this item each day.....
Cell phone
True or false- each year in high school there will be an English course.
True- there are English 1, 2, 3, and 4.
How much writing is required in 9th grade?
1-3 paragraphs using a graphic organizer each marking period.
Which is worth the most points - quizzes or classwork?
Classwork
What are some vocational (or Career and Technical Education) programs that you can choose to enroll in next year?
Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC (heating and air conditioning) Horticulture, Ecology, Printing, Urban Teacher Academy,
Every student needs to do this before leaving their assigned class.....
Have an adult fill out a Smart pass (hall pass).
What grade takes the English Language Arts Regents Exam?
End of Grade 11 - so after English 3.
What skill in reading writing will be a major focus- pick one....Central idea or Main idea
Both are right, but in ELA we call it the "central idea" or most important focus of the text.
What is the average number of total points needed to pass each class in high school?
65%
This is a total of 4 marking periods- a total of 260 points. You can get below a 65% one marking period, and boost it up the next to still pass for the year.
Do you have the chance to join JROTC as a 9th grader?
Yes
Two times where hall passes are not allowed to be given are.....
Period 1
Period 11 (so first and last)
How many reading passages are in the English 3 regents exam?
Typically around 8 passages :
3 for multiple choice
4 for argument essay
1 for central idea essay
What are some text elements you have worked with before in ELA?
Examples- setting, characters, figurative language (like simile, metaphor, personification)
What happens if you (for whatever reason) do not earn an average of 65% in your classes?
You can take the course again in summer school.
You can repeat the course for two marking periods, but it will take longer to fit all your required classes in to graduate.
The number of credits required to graduate in New York State (which includes Buffalo)
22 credits
Can multiple people use the lav (bathrooms) at the same time?
One at at time per class.
Building- wide no one is permitted to go during the first and last 10 minutes of each period to keep hallways safe.
What is considered a passing grade for regents exams and can they be retaken?
Yes
If you are close to passing by 5 points, you may have two options to pass.
Absolutely- ask for help anytime
What can you do if you have missed classes and need help catching up?
Talk to your teacher and make a plan to catch up- you might both have an open period or the same lunch to get caught up.
Stay after school (may be with a different English teacher but they can still help you).
How many credits should a student earn each year to get to 22 credits by the end of 12th grade?
5.5 credits- though some students earn more and may have fewer classes in 12th grade.
What actions may lead to office referrals (write ups)
Physical altercation, verbal threats, possession of weapons/ substances