This document provides information for students in Ms. Adams' 9th grade English 1 class at South Pike High School for the 2016-2017 school year. It outlines her educational philosophy of ensuring all students can learn in different ways and that it is a team effort between teachers and students. The document also lists required class materials, policies on work completion, homework, attendance, grading scale, classroom expectations, and the dress code policy.

1. Welcome to South pike High
School
2016-2017
English 1
9th Grade
Ms. Adams, teacher

2. Adams’ Apples
• Welcome to a new school year and Freshman English. I hope to guide
you through another year of academic growth. 9th grade is the biggest
transition of high school, and together we will prepare you to have a
successful year. I believe that this is a team effort, and consistent
home/school communication will assist you in staying on the path to
success.

3. My Educational Philosophy :
*All students can learn however, every student learns differently.
*We are in this together
*You have a responsibility to learn and it is my responsibility to instill the
love of learning in you!
Students must accept responsibility for their education, decisions, and
actions.

4. Materials:
• You are to come to class everyday with the following supplies:
sharpened pencils, blue or black ink pens, loose leaf paper, folder (3
prong & 2 pockets), highlighters, textbook (issued by the school), and
library or personal reading book.

5. Work Completion
Not completing assignments is not an option.
• There are no shortcuts to excellence.
• See handbook for OFFICIAL policy.
• All assignments are to be completed by the assigned due date. Late work will BE
penalized, beginning with a 10% deduction of points earned one day after the
original due date.

6. Homework:
• Homework will be assigned at least 3 times a week.
• 1 night will be independent reading on an assigned novel, questions to
assess your comprehension will be given in the class the next day.
• The other 2 days will be an extension of class, skills we covered that day.

7. *Students must attend class daily in order to be successful!
*3 unexcused tardies equal an absence.
*It is up to you to ask for your make up work.
*The number of days missed from school, are the number of days you
have to make up your assignments.
Attendance Policy:

8. Grading Scale according to the handbook:
• 90- 100 =A
• 89-80 = B
• 79-70 = C
• 69-60 = D
• 59-0 = F

9. *Come to class prepared and ready to learn everyday.
*Respect others and their property.
*Raise your hand before you speak or to get permission to leave your seat.
*No cell phone use.
*No profanity!

10. Dress Code:
You must adhere to the dress code; no exceptions!
• Uniform shirts must be polo or golf style. Colors may include: White,
Green, or Gold.
• No “saggy” pants and if they have a belt loop, you must have on a
belt.
• Shirts must be tucked at all times, girls and boys.
• No opened toe shoes.
• Pants, shorts, or skirts must be tan and no more than 2 inches above
the knee.
• If in doubt, do not wear it.

11. Team work makes the dream
work!
After school tutoring available Monday through Thursday until 5:00pm