I encourage open communication between the students, parents, teachers, and administration to develop a positive learning environment. Therefore, if you have any questions, concerns or thoughts please do not hesitate to contact me.

Email Address: [email protected]

Phone Number: (818) 889-1262 ext. 271

Agoura High School

Mrs. Jacobsen’s ESS English Classes 9

Mrs. Katrina Jacobsen

Room:   D10

Phone:  (818) 889-1262 ext. 271

Email:   [email protected]

Classroom Goals and Requirements:

• The goals for this class are to develop the skills required to move on to the next level of English.
• This class requires class participation, good study skills, thinking skills, self-discipline and self-motivation.

Student Assessment:

• Writing/Projects 40%
• Reading Comprehension 30%
• Vocabulary 10%
• Grammar 10%
• Final Exam 10%

(Please Note) *Homework will be incorporated into the above categories based on assignment.*

How will I be graded?

• Grading Scale

99-100 = A+               92-98 = A                   90-91 = A-

88-89 = B+                 82-87 = B                   80-81 = B-

78-79 = C+                72-77 = C                   70-71 = C-

68-69 = D+                62-67 = D                   60-61 = D-

• I will round up grades at 89.5%, 79.5%, 69.5%, 59.5%. Extra credit assignments may be given based on an individual basis.

Homework:

• Please be prepared to hand in homework at the beginning of each class.
• Please include your name, date, and period on your assignment.
• Please use Aeries to check what assignments are due. I update Aeries on a daily basis. I only use the website for overall information.
• All homework is expected to be completed neatly and accurately.  If you get stuck, at least show an attempt.  We will review and make corrections together on all homework assignments.
• All homework is expected to be turned in on time.  No homework will be accepted late (unless due to an excused absence and IEP accommodations for extended time).
• Students are required to use a student assignment book to write assignments down in daily. These will be checked each class to help ensure organization of materials.

Class Materials:

• Remember your supplies: book, paper, and pen or pencil. We are limited on supplies.
• If you are able to contribute and make donations of  any of the following, it would be greatly beneficial to our classroom: Kleenex, college ruled lined paper, hand sanitizer, paper towels, pens, pencils, Clorox wipes, and other supplies. We go through a lot the above items and constantly need to restock them throughout the year.
• It is important to refer to the Stylebook for 9^th grade English on the Agoura High School Website. You can print it out after clicking onto the link.

Attendance:

• We will follow the district policy for tardiness and absences.
• We will discuss and work out a turn in date for missed class work and homework due to absences and IEP accommodations. Students are responsible to get missing work from the teacher when they return to class the next period from their absence.
• Three unexcused absences or 6 unexcused tardies will result in a Drop/Fail from the class.
• For each day you have an excused absence you have one day to make up the work.  NO MAKE-UP WORK IS ALLOWED FOR TRUANT OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. That includes homework, tests, quizzes and any projects.

General Classroom Guidelines:

• Please respect teachers, administrators, and students at all times while in the classroom.
• Please turn in your homework at the beginning of the period.
• Please do not use iPods and cell phones during class.
• Please be in your seat when the bell rings.
• Cell phones will be put in a safe “cell phone” designated area during the class period. No one will have access to steal or touch any of the cell phones. Students will only be able to use them, when given permission by the teacher. This seems to be a very successful procedure to ensure that students do not cheat on tests/quizzes and are given the opportunity to not have their cell phone confiscated.
• All forms of cheating (copying homework, plagiarism, talking during an exam, cheat sheets, etc.) will not be tolerated.  If caught cheating the student will receive a 0 on the assignment or test and will be referred to the assistant principal.
• The support period will continue this year within AHS’s schedule and will be a consistent and valuable portion of time in which students can receive assistance and support.  I encourage all of my students to attend support period regularly, as I will be providing a variety of review, enrichment activities, and individual meetings each week. I am here to help with any class assignments (homework, preparing for a test, organization, etc.). There may be times that I will be in a meeting during support and if so, there will be a note on my door stating why I am unavailable.    

Consequences for breakings classroom rules:

1. Oral warning and/or new seat
2. Student conference
3. Parent notification
4. Referral to the office

Classroom Discussions:

• PLEASE participate. I want to hear what you have to say.

Will this teacher treat me fairly?

• Absolutely yes.
• I believe in each and every one of you and know that you will do the best that you can.
• Please come to me with any questions, concerns or comments you may have.