Term 2 Notes and Errata

The Rules remain the same, but they will be strictly enforced this term.

Binder Organization
Your binder should have six sections, divided by index tab dividers.
- Do Now
- Notes
- Tests/Quizzes
- Vocabulary
- Homework
- Independent Reading

You MUST have these items in your binder at all times or you will receive a FAILING BINDER GRADE.

- Syllabus
- Term Planner
- Table of Contents

Do Now Assignments
There is no time to socialize when you arrive to class. There will always be an assignment posted. I will no longer go by the honor system. I will come around after the start of class to stamp Do Now’s. There will be penalties for those who have not finished their assignment.

Class Materials
You are required to have your binder, Elements of Literature book, and a black or blue pen EVERY day. You are required to have your PowerPlus vocabulary book or Wednesdays and Fridays. I will tell you when you need the Elements of Writing book. Work done in colored pen or pencil will not be accepted.

Essays and Writing Projects
Unless it is an in-class writing prompt, you MUST type all work, print it yourself, and submit to Turn It In. I will no longer print work or submit work to Turn It In for anyone. The school library is open at 6:30 am and 2:00 pm. The Boston Public Library also has computer and printer access. You are responsible for getting your own work in on time. Please make sure you are using a program that the school's computers can access. The computers have Microsoft Word. Turn It In accepts MS Word, WordPerfect, PostScript, PDF, HTML, RTF, and plain text.

Absences
You have one day to make up missed homework and three days to make up a missed test/quiz. If you are absent when a project or writing assignment is due, you will receive no credit for the assignment and there will be no make-ups.