Welcome to my English and Spanish
courses. I have been teaching for over twenty-five years, from
pre-school to university level courses. Most of my experience has
been at Columbia High School. In addition to teaching, I also
advise the International Club. I have a Master's Degree in Reading
and Language Arts, National Board Certification in Early
Adolescent/Young Adult Language Arts, and endorsements in Language
Arts, Spanish and History. My interests include traveling,
gardening, kayaking, backpacking and writing.
My Schedule
CLASSROOM
POLICIES
Absences
Daily attendance is crucial to academic success.
Classroom activities and oral participation are critical to
understanding the course material. Often, projects are group
oriented and classmates will depend on your daily attendance. For
these reasons, you will see your grade drop if you accumulate
excessive absences (excused or unexcused). Take advantage of all
extra credit opportunities to make up participation points.
Exceptions
School-sanctioned absences (field trips,
sports travel, etc.) will not be counted against your absences
if you check with me prior to scheduled absence to obtain
assignments and schedule presentations. Also, if you
have an extended illness, injury or family emergency, you must
provide parent and/or doctor documentation.
Tardies
Chronic tardies affect your success and disrupt others. You are
considered tardy if you enter class any time after the bell
rings.
Hall Passes
You are required to carry a hall pass
whenever you leave the room during class time. You have three
passes per semester. Use them wisely!
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious offense. Purposefully
and blatantly copying another's work, including homework, projects,
research and tests, will result in failure of assignment. Second
offense will result in failure of the course. Remember, think
for yourself and do your own work!
Technology
Students are expected to comply with the
district's Fair Use Policy. Music/game players, laptops and cell
phone usage are disruptive and are not allowed. If I see it or
hear it, I take it! A parent may schedule an in-school conference
to retrieve electronic items.
Food and Beverage
Only bottled water is allowed in the
classroom.
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