Ms. Hoskins
English I 2020-2021 School Year
Fairfield High School - Room E 106
Email: nanceen.hoskins@fairfieldisd.org
Conference Period:
Classroom Supplies
Writing Implements – Pencils and Pens (a set of blue, black, green, red, and purple)
Notebook Paper
Dividers (6- Notes, Text, Daily Grades, Essay, Journal, Tests)
2 inch binder
high lighters (multi-colored) or map color pencils
sticky notes (small) for tabs
Grading Policy
20% Six Weeks Test
80%
Daily grades/Group work: count one time in grade book
Quizzes: Count two times in grade book
Tests: Count three times in grade book
Major projects/research paper -to be announce. I will send a paper home with the information.
** Tests, which will have higher expectations, will be graded on a curve. I will grade the test, put the grades into parent portal, and round up after all test is grade until the highest grade is mid to high 90’s
Late work/Makeup Work:
Late assignments are accepted only one day late for up to a 70. Basically if you make an 82 subtract 30 points. Afterward, the assignment will not be accepted and the student will receive a zero. If the assignment is long term, late work will not be accepted period.
Rules
We will be in the class BEFORE the tardy bell rings
We will have all of our classroom MATERIALS and homework each day
We will listen and respond APPROPRIATELY and RESPECTFULLY to the teacher and our classmates.
We will work COLLABORATIVELY and not cheat from others.
We will attend class with a great ATTITUDE and a willingness to learn.
We will ALWAYS follow the directions.
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Discipline procedures
The procedures will depend on the severity of the offense(s), therefore it will not be in a particular order.
Reminder /Warning (verbally and/or written)
Student Conference
Parent Conference/Call
Visit with Behavioral Staff
Visit to the Office
Morning or Break Detention