English 11A

2015-2016

Contact Us:
Mrs. Wendy Dollarhide
wendy.dollarhide@evsc.k12.in.us
435-8888

x 41126

Mr. Eric Eades

eric.eades@evsc.k12.in.us
435-8888

x 41128

Class Website:
www.mrsdollarhide.weebly.com

Objective of the class:

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To explore how the United States developed through individual stories, documents,
and perspectives.

To examine, critique, and improve ourselves as historical readers and writers,

focusing on Indiana standards.

What You Should Expect from Us:

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Individualized Instruction
Additional Support for all Academic Areas
Review, Revision and Remediation
Help as You Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Positive Reinforcement
Safe Environment to Ask Questions
Constant reflection on the success of the class and open minds to new ideas
Creativity and innovation

Materials needed for success:

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Netbook DAILY!
One-Subject Notebook (with option to leave it in the room)
Pens/ Pencils
Agenda Book (recommended)
Willingness to try and an open mind

Weighting of grades:
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50% assessments
30% classwork
20% homework

LATE WORK POLICY:

For homework:
1st day late- 50% Deduction
2nd day late- No Credit
If an assignment is given on the day you were present, and you are absent before the
due date, you are still responsible for turning in the assignment on the day you return.
Late Work Policy for major assignments will be announced with that assignment.

Make Up Work:
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out about make up work. It will be available via the
class website or through your teacher during bell work. If you have missed a number of
days, please make arrangements to meet with your teacher during enrichment. Bellwork
is NOT excused . You are responsible for getting that from someone near you.

Attendance:
Credit will NOT be given for work missed due to an unexcused absence. You have three
days to clear an absence in the office. If you would like to see your attendance status,
that is available via your RDS.

Absence Recommendation:
It is best not to wait on work missed. Find someone you can trust to contact in regards to
missed work and exchange information. Often times you can be caught up before you
even return to school. You can also reach one of your teachers.

Class Rules:
1. Be ready.
Bring your materials every day.
Have assignments completed to the best of your ability when they are due.
Engage in the classroom.
Sit in your assigned seat unless otherwise instructed.
2. Be respectful.
If someone is speaking, listen.
Use appropriate language.
Pay attention to the computer codes and follow them.
Do not take things that do not belong to you.
Do not wallow with the pigs; you will only get dirty.
3. Be responsible.
If there is an assignment, work on it.
Get your supplies at the beginning of the period.
If you dont understand, ask questions.
Try; take responsibility for your education.
Get to class on time and daily. Passes will not be issued during the first or last ten
minutes of class.

Plagiarism and Cheating

Plagiarism (the use of someone elses words or ideas without giving proper credit) is a
serious academic offense. Anyone caught plagiarizing will receive an automatic zero and
conference. If you are unsure if it is plagiarism, practice safe citing.
Cheating- Copying someone elses work for this course is a serious academic offense.
You completing the work is the only way we know your comprehension of the material.
Both the person copying and the person allowing his/ her paper to be copied will receive
a zero on an assignment.

DropItToMe
DropItToMe is a website that we will use in this class to turn in assignments electronically.
All work must be saved and submitted in the following format or it WILL NOT be graded:
classperiod.firstname.lastname.assignment.

For example, if Sandra Martin is in 4th period English 11 and is turning in her research
paper her file would have to be saved as 4.sandra.martin.researchpaper.

MLA Heading
All assignments for this class must be turned in using the MLA heading format.
Sandra Martin
Mrs. Dollarhide and Mr. Eades
English 11
Date Due (Day Month Year)