This document outlines the rules, procedures, and expectations for an English I classroom. It discusses classroom policies like rules, grading, assignments, attendance, and classroom procedures. Cornell note-taking style is required. The document provides the course outline, materials needed, and contact information for the teacher. Students are expected to follow all classroom and school rules.

1. English I
Room 159
Class Discussion on Procedures, Rules, & Grading
Fall 2014

2. We will be talking about the following
classroom issues:
 The rules of the classroom
 The procedures of the classroom
 The grading system

3.  Come to class prepared; materially, physically,
and mentally.
 Only use technology when it is allowed by the
teacher for educational purposes.
 Understand that they must be active
participants in their own education.
 Get to class on time.
 Always have something to read with them.
 Respect themselves and others, and are polite
and considerate.
 Show respect for themselves and others.

4.  In this class we will be taking Cornell style
notes.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-ZVQuUZVpI

5. Full Name
Ms. Kaiser
English I/ II – Period
Date – Day Month Year
Questions
Key Words
Guide words to help
you study
Write these after class
notes are completed.
Notes you take during the lecture,
reading, or other activity.
Use concise wording
and make sure to get all of the
most important information.
Leave space between topics.
Summary
Topic/Title
Class Notes
Summarize your notes in a short paragraph. Do this for
homework the night after the notes are taken in class.

6.  First time: Verbal warning
• Second time: Student/Teacher conference.
(Possible parent/guardian contact.)
•Third time: Parent phone call and/or
conference.
 Fourth time and/or severe: Administrative
Referral
•Your parents will receive sporadic news of how
you are doing in the class.

7.  Please remember that I also follow the Student
Code of Conduct written in the Student
Handbook when it comes to topics such as:
 tardiness and absences
 dress and grooming
 the morning pledge
 electronic devices (phones, audio players, games,
etc.)
 plagiarism
 release of students from school
 disruptions, including bullying, the interference of
movement/activities/vehicles, use of force,
violence, or threats

8. We will talk about the way things are
accomplished in this class:
 Communication
 Class work
 Homework
 Writings
 Absences

9. Please refer to the
chalkboard and/or screen.
Begin assignments, if
possible.
Turn in any due
assignments.

10.  The warm-up or journal will be on the board.
 The agenda will give an overview of what we
will be doing for the day.
 I will explain tasks/assignments in more
detail verbally.

11.  Literature book
Pens/Pencils
 Lined paper (college rule preferred)
2 composition books
 Highlighter
Colored pencils
 *Class specific item

12. Full Name
Ms. Kaiser
English I – Period
Date – Day Month Year

13. Writing assignments may be asked to be placed
directly into your portfolio.
 For other assignments, place them in the tray for
your class period.
 For larger projects, follow my directions.

14. Talk to me or a
classmate for
information.
Check the website.
Ask me for handouts.

15.  Please write “ABSENT” at the top of your paper.
 You may not turn in an assignment if you have an
unexcused absence.
 Due projects must be turned in on that day.
You will also need to make up any test or quizzes.

16. Need Help?
Everyone is welcome to come and get extra help
Monday – Friday from 8:15 – 8:45 a.m. &
Monday – Thursday from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
*Extra times available as needed.*

17. •The bell DOES NOT
end the class. I will
end the class. Please
wait until I
dismiss you.

18. Every time you are late, you
must sign in. You will have to
serve a lunch detention for each
tardy. (*further details to be
determined)
Every time you leave the
classroom, you must sign out
and sign back in. You must take
a pass with you, as well.

20. 1. Look at the
board/screen.
2. Ask another
student.
3. Ask me.
As long as you
are respectful,
you can never go
wrong!

21. We will talk about the grading system in this
classroom:
 4 Percentages
 Breakdown
 Extra Credit

24. Informal writing
Notes
Group work
Individual work
Discussions

26. Formal papers
Lengthy group work
Lengthy individual work

27.  The 9-weeks exams cover information we
have dealt with throughout each 9-weeks
grading period.

28. 1st Semester:
 If you turn in an assignment within two
class meetings: maximum grade of 70.
 After that, assignments will receive a
zero and cannot be made up.
Projects lose 10 points per day they are
late.
2nd Semester:
NO LATE WORK.

29.  Tests
 If you receive a grade below 70 on a test,
you must discuss a retake day with me the
day your test is passed back to you.
 If you do not make up the test, your
original grade will be kept.

31. pearsonsuccessnet.com
English I code: DE9C4915426682C47E8C

33.  Short stories
 Short Answers
 Poetry
 Literary Essay
 Novel
 Research
 Nonfiction
 Expository Essay
 Drama
 Romeo and Juliet
 Mythology
 Persuasive Essay

34. FIRE DRILL

35.  Let me know!
 I can’t fix what I don’t know is broken.
 E-mail me: mskaiser@episd.org

36. Text the code for your period to:
915-209-4684
1st period - @keng1st
2nd period - @keng2nd
3rd period - @keng3rd
5th period - @keng5th
6th period - @keng6th
8th period - @keng8th

37.  All information can be found on my website:
kaiserenglishfranklin9.weebly.com.
 If you have further questions, please feel free to email me
at: mskaiser@episd.org.
 I have read and understand the rules and procedures about
this English class for the 2014-2015 school year, including
those about late work. I understand my responsibilities and
will do my best to be successful.
 Student Signature X_______ Parent Signature X________

38.  On tab: Last Name, First Name, Class Period, ID
Number
 On the front of your folder:
 Answer the 4 questions in complete sentences on each
corner
 What is your favorite thing you’ve ever read?
 What is your favorite place in the world?
 What is your dream career?
 What is your best memory?
 Decorate

39. Kaiser, Michelle
Period 2
123543
My favorite book
is The Great
Gatsby
My dream career is
teaching.
My favorite place to
be is a bookstore or
library.
One of my best
memories is my
wedding proposal.

40.  Prompt: Write an essay explaining two goals
you have for your freshman year of high
school.

41.  Forced Free Write is when you force yourself
to write. This brainstorming method is great
for curing writer’s block.
 #1 – What comes to mind when you think of
high school?
 #2 – What hopes/fears do you have about
starting high school?

42. Prompt: Write an essay
explaining two goals you
have for your freshman
year of high school.