Materials Needed
Name ONE item you should bring to English class every day.
An agenda, pen/pencil with eraser, independent reading book, notebook, or folder.
How many points is the highest possible score on a class work assignment?
4-8 depending on the lesson
You know you're going to turn in an assignment late. How many days after the due date do you have to turn it in for credit?
2 days
The Cougar Code has three major expectations. Name ONE.
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, or Be Safe.
According to the syllabus, what does it mean to be on time?
You forgot your notebook. Can you bring a specific size of notebook, or can it be any size?
It can be any size.
A score of 3 means you have reached what level?
Answer:
What is Meets Standard / Proficient?
Your assignment is exactly one day late. What automatically happens to the overall grade?
There is a 20% deduction.
The Cougar Code says you should respect more than just other students. Name TWO other things you should respect.
How are tardies monitored?
They are monitored on a quarterly basis.
Your independent reading book can only be a physical book.
True or False?
False! It can be a physical or digital book.
According to the syllabus, what percentage of your end-of-term grade comes from end-of-unit essays and reading assessments?
75%
You arrive after the bell. What does the syllabus say "on time" means?
Being seated in class and ready to learn when the bell chimes.
You are talking while the teacher is giving directions. Which Cougar Code expectation are you failing to follow?
Be Respectful
Name ONE of the three purposes of homework.
Any one of:
Name TWO items that are optional rather than required.
Is there any Extra Credit in ELA?
there is NO Extra Credit in ELA
You are absent from school. How long do you have after returning to provide a note or phone call before the absence becomes unexcused?
3 days
You forgot your materials and arrive unprepared. Which Cougar Code expectation does this violate?
Be reponsible
What is homework generally going to be in this class?
Your friend tells you, "I'm bringing my Bluetooth earbuds to English because headphones are optional."
Are they following the syllabus?
No! If you bring headphones, they must plug into the computer. Bluetooth headphones are not allowed.
A student turns in an incomplete assignment and says, "But I should get partial credit!"
A partially finished assignment does not receive partial credit and assignments must be fully completed and submitted on time.
You have an assignment that is 4 days late. You finally finish it and bring it to class.
Can you turn it in for credit?
no
A student is angry and starts pushing another student.
Which Cougar Code expectation is being violated, and what does the code say about hands and feet?
Be Safe. Students must keep their hands and feet to themselves and use materials safely and appropriately.
According to the syllabus, is homework assigned every single night?
NO!
Homework is assigned on occasion.No technology is allowed to or from the bathroom because it is still class time.