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Basic Skills English

2014-2015




Contact Me:
Mrs. Wendy Dollarhide
wendy.dollarhide@evsc.k12.in.us
435-8888 x 41126

Class Website:
www.mrsdollarhide.weebly.com


Objective of the class:
- Improve reading and writing skills.

What You Should Expect from Me
- 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:
- Netbook DAILY!
- One-Subject Notebook (with option to leave it in the room)
- Pens/ Pencils
- Highlighters
- USB Drive (recommended)
- Agenda Book (recommended)
- Willingness to try and an open mind

Course grade weighting:


LATE WORK POLICY:
For homework:
1st day late- 10% deduction
2nd day late- 50% deduction
3rd 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.

Netbooks are to be used only when directed by the teacher. Other electronic
devices are not allowed.

All EVSC and Bosse school rules apply.

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.

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