Mrs.
Starling – Room 226
English 1 Honors Gifted
English 1 Honors
Welcome to 9th grade! An important goal for you to attain this year is to prepare for the various courses
and teachers you will encounter in high school. This means that you are responsible for being an active
learner, to follow class expectations, and to be an academically honest student.
Required Supplies
Working Device – Most assignments will be completed on a computer/laptop.
Three Ring Binder or Duotang Folder (stores notebook paper for specific class assignments and
unit pages from the myPerspectives consumable textbook)
Notebook Paper (college ruled)
Blue or Black Pens; Pencils
Colored Pencils & Pens (optional for creative inspiration and annotation strategies)
Highlighters
Planner/Calendar (optional for writing daily/weekly/monthly reminders)
Class Consumable Resources (myPerspectives; Test Prep)
Class Novels (TBA in advance of reading)
How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster (revised edition)
Absences
When you are absent, please contact a study buddy and refer to Schoology. Please email me at
[email protected] if you have questions about missed assignments from EXCUSED absences.
It is your responsibility to complete any make-up work within a time period equal to the number of days
absent or approved by me.
Academic Grading Policy
All grades are given on a point system based on the weight of the individual assignment and the weight
of the category. If you have questions about a grade, contact me after viewing the student portal.
90-100 A 3.50-4.00 60-69 D 1.00-1.49
80-89 B 2.50-3.49 0-59 F .99 – and below
70-79 C 1.50-2.49
Required Class Procedures
Be in class on time.
Arrive to class prepared.
Place cell phones in your assigned space unless otherwise specified.
Place any earbuds/headphones away in your bookbag unless otherwise specified.
Complete your required assignments.
Write any home learning assignments and/or any reminders in some type of planner or
calendar. PLEASE PRACTICE DIFFERENT WAYS TO STAY ORGANIZED. DO WHAT WORKS FOR
YOU!
Stay organized, produce neat and polished work, and be accountable for your actions.
Convey respect. If someone is having a bad day, smile and say something nice.
Contact Information
You may contact me via e-mail at [email protected] or through Schoology. Refer to this
document as needed.
Students
Please print and sign your name below to acknowledge that you have read and understood the
information provided to you on the class syllabus.
Student Name (Print):
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Student Name (Signature):
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Class Period: __________________________________________________________________________
Parents/Guardians
Please complete the information below. Your child will submit this completed information to me for a
grade (A = submitted; Z = not submitted).
Thank you…I look forward to a rewarding school year!
Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Contact Information:
Cell# ______________________________________________________________________________
Home#_____________________________________________________________________________
Work# _____________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail
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Additional Information
Please include any information about your child that you would like me to know at this time.
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Please include any information about yourself that you would like me to know at this time.
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