Freshman English
Dear Student and Parent,
Welcome to Freshman English! I hope you are excited to be in high school. Read below to discover class information and procedures.
Short stories, essays, short answers
Research project
The Odyssey
And Then There Were None
Poetry
Semester two
Short stories, essays, short answers
Non-fiction and Science fiction
Romeo and Juliet
The Miracle Worker
1. College-ruled paper
2. Pens and pencils
3. A three-ring binder for notes.
* 40% of grade: minor grades (daily assignments, prewriting, rough drafts, etc.)
* 60% of grade: major grades (essay tests, essays, projects, etc.)
- Students have 2 days per day missed to make up daily assignments.
- Major grades must be made up within 5 days of the student’s return to school.
- Projects assigned 2-3 weeks in advance are due on the original date; late
projects will receive a 25 point deduction.
It is the student’s responsibility to ask for missed assignments.
Classroom Rules
~ Be respectful to others and their property by keeping hands, feet, objects,
and negative comments to yourself
~ Bring all supplies with you when you enter.
~ Take care of all business (bathroom, socializing, grooming, etc.) before you
come to class.
~ Clean up after yourself.
~ The dress code will be followed in the classroom.
~ Cell phones will not be used during class.
> E-mail address: erollen@esc11.net
> School phone number: 817-309-3880
The listed pieces to be read are subject to change based on time and availability.