General English 1

  • General English 1

    Ms. Tomsich

    2022-2023

     

    E-Mail:  altomsich@mcpsmt.org

    Phone:  728-2400 ext. 8668


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    Welcome to General English 1. This course will utilize the curriculum READ 180, which is an intensive reading and writing intervention program designed to meet the needs of students whose reading and writing achievement is in need of some extra help.  The program addresses individual needs through adaptive and instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct instruction in reading and writing skills.

     

     

    Classroom Code of Conduct:

    • I am responsible-Be on time for class; be prepared for class.

    • I am respectful-Respect yourself and others.

    • I am resilient-Put forth your best effort.

    • I am ready-Request help if you need it.



    Classroom Expectations:

    • Please take care of personal needs before coming to class.

    • Finish all food and drinks before coming to class.  A water bottle is ok.

    • No phones (off and placed in the class phone holder at the beginning of class and remain in the holder until the end of class) or other electronic devices; unless pre-approved by Ms. Tomsich.

    • Hats must be worn correctly (facing forward) or not at all (this applies to ALL students).

    • No hoods (this applies to ALL students).

    • One person out of the room at a time (bathroom requests for either the first or last 10 minutes of class will be restricted unless there is an emergency).

     

    Tardy Policy:

    A tardy is defined as a student not being in class when the bell rings.  If you are tardy, check in at the office.  Use E-hall Pass to note your arrival time.

    • Every minute you are late to class, you must “pay” back those minutes by staying after class.

    • Tardy #4 in a quarter results in a level 1 discipline referral to the Dean..

    • Tardy #5 in a quarter will result in a level 2 discipline referral to the Dean.

    Course Requirements:

    Grades will be assigned on the basis of the percentage of points earned out of total points possible, which will include:  rbook assignments, instructional software, independent reading, quizzes, tests, and projects.

    Grading Scale:

    90-100=A

    80-89=B

    70-79=C

    60-69=D

    0-59=F

     

     Students:   

    I have read the syllabus and classroom code of conduct and understand it. I will honor it while working with Ms. Tomsich in my English class.

    Student signature: __________________________________________  Date: _______

     

    Parents:     

    My student has discussed the syllabus and classroom expectations with me. I understand it and support it.

    Parent Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______