Classroom Procedures
These devices must be collected at the beginning of each class period.
What are electronic devices (e.g., cell phones)?
This is entered into the gradebook when a student fails to submit an assignment but still has the opportunity to earn credit.
What is a "Z"?
This unit asks the question, "How can words inspire change?"
What is Unit 1: Moving Toward Justice?
must be reported within two (2) school days for it to be approved as excused.
What is an excused absence?
The name of your English Teacher.
Who is Ms. Pantina?
Students must sign this when they arrive after the bell has rung.
What is the tardy sign-in sheet?
These are the two major exams you will take, one mid-year and one at the end of the year.
What are the midterm and final exams?
This course unit encourages students to explore what drives people's passion for material possessions.
What is Unit 3: All That Glitters?
Something you must carry at all times in order to enter campus.
What is your school ID?
This is the number of years Ms. Pantina has been teaching.
What is two years?
Not talking when Ms.Pantina is teaching and actively listening to other.
What is being respectful?
This percentage of your grade is based on classwork, including workbook assignments, bell ringers, and exit tickets.
What is 40%?
This unit delves into the concept of "seeing" beyond the physical to understand deeper meanings.
What is Unit 5: Blindness and Sight?
If you are missing a class or would like to request change in your schedule you must contact your school counselor.
Who is (name of your counselor)?
10th = Ms. Missert
9th = Mrs. Moore
The state where Ms. Pantina was born and raised.
What is New York?
This is the consequence for cheating or plagiarism in the course.
What is an automatic 0% with no option to redo the assignment?
This is the minimum score a student must achieve on a retake assessment.
What is 70%?
The essential questions in this unit include "What motivates us to forgive?" and "How do we choose to move on after painful situations?"
What is Unit 4: Virtue and Vengeance?
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Dedicated, Be Determined
What are the school beliefs? (codes and expectations)
Ms. Pantina earned her bachelor's degree from this college.
What is The College of Staten Island?
This type of work must be completed even if the student is absent, unless there is a doctor’s note.
What is any and all assignments with due dates given in advance?
This term describes the level of learning associated with a grade between 70% and 79%.
What is proficiency?
The unit focusing on the question, "What can the past teach us about efforts to create a better world today?"
What is Unit 1: Moving Toward Justice?
To empower all students to maximize their potential and prepare them with the skills and experiences necessary to be college or career ready and to develop those character traits that will enable them to be productive members of society.
What is the mission statement?
This is the sport Ms. P played in High School.
What is flag football?