Mrs. Waugh, an English 3 teacher at Conner High School, shares her background and enthusiasm for teaching along with classroom guidelines for success. Students are expected to be prepared, respectful, and engaged, with clear consequences for not following rules. The curriculum will focus on American literature and various writing assignments, aiming to create a positive learning environment.

1. Welcome to
English 3
Mrs. Waugh
Room 229

2. A little about myself…
• I moved to Kentucky 4
years ago from Ft. Myers,
Florida with my family
• I have two daughters ages
13 and 9.
• I love to read, spend time
outdoors, take pictures
and have fun!

4. • This is my second year
teaching English 3 and at
Conner High School.
• I worked in Marketing for 9
years before becoming a
teacher.
• I am excited about
learning and teaching. I
love this job!
• This year is my first year
helping with the TCC….
Go Cougars!

5. Guidelines for Success
• Come to class prepared.

6. Guideline #2
Be in your seat and ready to
begin class when the bell
rings.

7. Guideline #3
• Remain seated unless
otherwise directed

8. Guideline #4
• Begin warm up/bell ringer
within one minute of the
tardy bell.

9. Guideline #5
• Be respectful of yourself
and others.

10. Guideline #6
• Talk only when permitted.

11. Guideline #7
• Follow directions the first
time they are given.

12. Following the Guidelines will
result in….
• Verbal Acknowledgement
• Tuit
• A stress-free learning
environment.
• A pleasant and orderly
classroom atmosphere.

13. Not Following Guidelines will
result in…..
#1. Guideline Infraction
Notice
• Read it.
• Sign it.
• Keep it until the end of class.

14. #2. Action Plan, Parental contact

15. #3. Disciplinary Referral
• A diciplinary Referral will be
submitted to your principle.

16. Exceptions and Severe Clause
• Any student who Commits a
level 1, 2, 3, or 4 offense.
• Uses Profanity, fights, damages
school property (including
property of teacher and other
students)
• Or is disrespectful (as defined
by teacher) will be dismissed
immediately to AA by their
principle.

17. Entering the Room
• Please enter quietly.
• Sit in your assigned seat.
• Take out your materials.
• Place homework on desk.
• Review the agenda.
• Begin bell work assignment.

18. Homework
• Place on desk at
beginning of class
• If you are unprepared with
homework you will be PINK
SLIPPED!
• You must turn this form in
place of your homework.

20. When you are tardy…
• You will not be permitted to
enter without a tardy slip.
• Unexcused tardy slips can be
obtained by a teacher in the
hallway.
• Excused tardy slips are those
issued by another teacher and
are accompanied by a reason
for being late.

21. Getting your attention
• I will….
– Stand in front of class.
– Raise my hand.
– Wait for everyone to be
quiet.
– Begin speaking

22. Heading your paper
• Unique Number
• Name
• Date
• Block and class
#57
Rachel Waugh
January 1, 2015
Block 2 – English 3
• Place this on ALL
assignments

23. What if I finish work early?
• Work on unfinished English
assignments.
• Edit and revise Bell Work.
• Read your “choice” novel.
• Review vocabulary /
literary terms.
• Start working on tonight’s
homework.

24. How will I be graded?
• Tests 30%
• Quizes 20%
• Papers/Projects 30%
• Classwork
Homework
Daily Work 20%
____________________________
100%

25. After an excused absence
• It is your responsibility to
obtain make up work
• See teacher “While you
were out” package
prepared by your
classmate.

27. Late Policy
• 1 Day late -5%
• 2-4 Days late -50%
• 5 or more -75%

28. Using the bathroom
• If you need to use the
bathroom, raise three
fingers to get my attention.
.
• If it is an emergency If I am
engaged, politely get my
attention.
• Have your bathroom pass
available and prepared for
me to sign.

29. Moving around the room
• You must ask permission
• Do not ask during a
classroom discussion unless
it is an emergency.

30. Classroom Discussions
• Please participate
• I want to hear what you
have to say
• Make all questions and
comments relevant to the
current discussion.
• If your question is off topic,
write it down and ask later.

31. So what will we learn in English 3?
• American Literature
And what does that mean?
• We will look at the influence
of events in History on the
style, theme and purpose of
literary works by US writers.
Literary Works?
• Yes, a variety of works like
stories (both fiction and non
fiction), poetry, and plays.

33. What will we write?
• Personal Narrative
• Letter
• Research Paper
• Literary Analysis
• American Author Project
• And much more!

34. I believe in your potential
and I know you have the
ability to succeed.
We’re going to have a great
year!
Mrs. Waugh