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Welcome to English IV
2016 – 2017 SCHOOL YEARCLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
MS. DOGAN
My Philosophy of Education Education is one thing no one can take away from
you. Finding the passion and importance in education
Everyone can learn if he/ she is willing Be willing to work and willing to try Find what you are interested in Find the good in the bad
High expectations Success for everyone Meet you where you are and increase
Attendance Policy I follow the school attendance policy
3 Tardies = 1 absence More than 5 absences = Failing this class! Tardy Lockout
Must have pass/ referral to enter class after the bell sounds You are considered late if you came to class and left without my permission Skipping Class is a serial offense
30/30 Policy is strictly enforced. No passes out of the room during the first 30 minutes of the block and the last 30
minutes of the block. You cannot learn if you are not here I will miss your face!
Grades Weight
Daily Grades – 50% Tests/Quizzes – 50% Nine Weeks Test – 25%
Weekly Grades Participation Articles USA Test Prep
Major Grades Projects (2) Research Paper
10 point grading scale
Homework YOU WILL HAVE IT! I don’t give much homework fortunately. Weekly Assignments
Vocabulary (3 per week)USA Test Prep Articles
Homework assignments are considered late after they are taken up.
-10 points for each day your assignment is late.
Dress Code School Uniform Policy will be enforced.
Black polo shirt + Khaki pants Black/Brown belt Closed in back shoes Ladies: Skirts and shorts must be at an appropriate length
(May be subject to five fingertip test) Fellas: Pull up your pants!
You are young women and men, and I expect you to dress accordingly.
You will not be let into this classroom without the appropriate uniform on.
Electronics Keep your electronics put away!!
School policy states that you should not have your cellphones period.
Please keep them put away. You will receive ONE warning. Then, your device will be confiscated.
Pet PeevesElectronicsWalking aroundStanding at the doorTalking to people through the doorOpening/ Unlocking the door!!!!My first priority as your teacher is to provide a safe environment for you. I cannot do that if strangers are walking into this classroom. Please don’t allow strangers into our home.
GOALS My goals for us:
To get to know each of you To help you succeed in this classTo prepare you for college or careerTo help you enjoy school and this class
Let’s have a great semester SENIORS!!!
Let’s Get Acquainted!Today, we will do:
HousekeepingInformation Sheets
Go over SyllabusName GameLetter to Ms. Dogan