HUBBARD HIGH SCHOOLENGLISH I SYLLABUS

MS. TREJO
2015-2016

Contact Information
Teacher: Ms. Trejo
Email: atrejo3@cps.edu
Ph: (773)535-2200 Ext:26565
Room: 207
Classroom Website:
mstrejoenglish.weebly.com

100%
100%
Responsibility of
your OWN
success

Head Your Paper

Name
Heading should
Subject
appear in the
upper RIGHT
Period
corner
of your
Date
paper.

What We Do In Class
Class opens with a bell ringer/journal prompt

English I Course
Description
This English class will provide a
foundation for learning in
language arts that students can
build upon throughout the rest of
their high school years. Students
will develop their reading, writing,
listening, and speaking skills
through thematic units.

Objective
Students will work to achieve the
Common Core Standards for 9th
grade Language Arts.

Classroom Norms
1. Be respectful to others and their
property.
2. Work hard every day.
3. Listen silently and attentively to
each speaker.
4. Follow directions the first time
they are given.
5. No use of electronic devices.
6. No food or drinks allowed.
7. Raise your hand to respond or ask
questions.
8. No profanity.
9. Be on time.
10. Be prepared with classroom
materials.
11. Return all borrowed items .
12. Be positive. Be positive. Be

Review: Homework assignment

Teacher-led instruction
Guided practice/group work
Independent practice
Class ends with an exit slip
Some days will be reserved for whole class
re-teaching, activities, movies, or tests.

CONSEQUEN
CES

1st offense:
Verbal warning
2nd offense:
student-teacher
conference and
parent phone
call
3rd offense:
Discipline
log/office,
phone call
home and/or
after school
detention
4th offense:
Discipline log
and referral.

UNITS
Unit 1:
Decision and
Consequences-short
stories, non-fiction articles

Unit 2:
Creating an Identity-The
Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez

Unit 3:
Ancient Influences-

Greek mythology, excerpts from

The Odyssey, non-fiction articles

Unit 4:
Stories of Survival-Night,
Copper Sun, non-fiction articles,
speeches

Unit 5:
Powerful Voices-poetry,
letters, non-fiction articles

**Consequences may
not follow this
progression and may
vary depending on
the offense. See
school policy for more
information.

Unit 6:
Fate and Free WillRomeo and Juliet, non-fiction
articles

Unit 1-6:
Writing and Grammar

Grading
Information
100-90% - A
89-80% - B
79-70% - C
69-60% - D
59% and below F
You will earn grades in the
following areas:
Participation/Atte
ndance- 5%
Learning
activities (class
work, any work
done with teacher
guidance or
completed as a
group)-20%
Independent
practice(homework
)-20%
Tests-25%
Quizzes-10%
Projects-10%
Binder- 10%

Attendance
Policy
*Attendance is an
important part of a
students success at HHS.
You are expected to
attend class and be on
time every day.
Students who
accumulate excessive
class cuts will be
referred to the
discipline office.
*Consequences for
cutting class include
detention, parent
conferences, in-school
suspensions and out of
school suspension.
1st tardy/cut: warning
2nd tardy/cut-call home

Supplies
Mandatory Supplies
1-2 3 Ring Binder
Loose Leaf Paper
Pencils/Pens (blue or black
only)
Pencils
Tab dividers
Folder
Optional Supplies
Loose Leaf Paper
Hand Sanitizer
Tissue
Pack of pens
Pack of pencils
(Optional supplies are for
classroom use and you may earn
extra credit points for bringing in
these materials. 10 pts/item max.
50 extra points per grading
period.)

Binder
You must bring your binder
EVERY DAY to class. Your
binder is a vital component
to your learning. In your
binder you will keep track of
all your notes, bell ringers,
and graded assignments.
Divide your binder as follow:
Tab 1: Bell Ringers/Journals
Tab 2: Literature Notes
Tab 3: Grammar Notes
Tab 4: Writing Skills
Tab 5: Other

Welcome!

Homework Policy
All work must be turned
in on time.
Late work will be
accepted but points will
be deducted (one letter
grade lower)
If you have an EXCUSED
ABSENCE homework
assignment(s) will be
accepted. However, if
you have and
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
homework assignment(s)
will NOT be accepted.
Makeup work and extra
assignments will be
given every FRIDAY, and
must be turned in the
following MONDAY.

GRADEBOOK
You can log into
GRADEBOOK to check your
attendance, grades
missing assignments, etc.
Grades will be
updated every
weekend; On
Monday morning you
should be able to see
your current grade.
Additionally, every
Monday you will
receive a copy of
your grade and
missing

I am looking forward to a great year where we all work

hard, learn, and grow together. There will be concepts that
we will find challenging throughout the year, but we will
work as a team to get through each unit. By staying
positive and working hard every day, each of you will excel
in this class. I promise that all of the hard work will pay off
and I will be here to support you in any way I can!
****Success starts early, so be sure to get off on the right
foot. *****
Lets have a wonderful year!

Policies and Procedures

All school policies will be enforced in this class.
Hall Passes?
Passes will be given on the basis of extreme emergency at the discretion of the teacher.
Do not request a pass to go to your locker, to the bathroom, or to see a guidance counselor.
(Guidance will send passes for scheduled meetings, and they can be scheduled during
lunch/before or after school)
Passes will not be given during the first 15 minutes or last 10 minutes of class.
Entering the room?
You are to come prepared for class and ready to work. Paper, sharpened pencils/pen,
textbook, etc. should be brought to class each day, unless you are instructed to do otherwise
by the teacher.
o However, if you forget to bring a writing utensil or paper I will provide it to you. (Front
entrance or at the side of your desk-pouch)
o DO NOT ask me during class time that you need a pen/pencil/paper. Grab at before the
tardy bell rings.
Enter the room quietly and calmly before the bell.
Get all materials before you find your assigned seat, and follow the instructions given on the
board/projector.
Late to class?
Attendance is taken as soon as the bell rings. If you arrive late to class, sign-in (clipboard)
and sit down immediately. If you have a note please attach it to the sign-in sheet.
Throwing things away?
You dont have to ask.
Please quietly get up, one at a time, if the teacher is talking to the class wait until finished.
Please do not throw things across the room.
Sharpening your pencil?
Please make sure you have at least 2 sharpened pencils for the start of class.
Try to sharpen all pencils before the bell or during group transitions.
If the teacher or other students are talking to the class, please wait until they are finished.
Eating and drinking in class?
No eating in class.
The only drink permitted in class is a bottle of water with a twist on lid and must be kept
away from computer area. This is a privilege! If the privilege is abused, it will be taken away.
Participation in Class?
Students may not place their head on their desk for any reasonstudent participation is
mandatoryNO EXCEPTIONS.
Respect teachers and classmates ideas during group work. Do Not make derogatory
comments for ANY REASON.
Guests in the classroom?
Please respect all guests in our room.
Treat them as you would want to be treated.
If someone walks in the room, they will address you if they need something.
Just smile and keep working.
Asking questions?
Students are encouraged to ask for help whenever needed!!!
Please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

BE POSITIVE!

BE PRESENT!

There is always a positive side to

every situation and it is my mission
this year to get you to see it! Rather
than focusing on how difficult any
given task is, we should celebrate
the fact that we now have the skills
to tackle such a problem. We need
to recognize the little things in life
and celebrate them!

It is much more difficult to learn the

days lesson when you are not physically
in class. The more days you miss, the
further behind you get from the rest of
the class. And most importantly, your
teachers enjoy seeing you in class
everyday!

DO YOUR WORK!
Did Michael Jordan become such a
great basketball player by sitting
through practices? No. Everyone
gets better by working hard and
practicing over and over again
pushing themselves each time. Its
okay if you have trouble doing it the
first time, try again.

COOPERATE WITH OTHERS

Cooperate with others It is a very
important life skill to be able to
cooperate with everyone around us. We
all have different beliefs, priorities,
challenges, and we must be respectful of
each other's. Remember that you never
know what might be going on in another
person's life, and we should think twice
before we say something we may later
regret. Simply put, "treat others the
way you would like to be treated."

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH

POSITIVE PEOPLE!
If your friends are working hard,
chances are you will, too! Being the
best you can be can be difficult at
times, but if you keep motivational
friends, family, and others around
you, they can help you when times
get tough. And just as they may
help you on your bad days, be
supportive to those who may be in
need of a little positivity that day!

Parent and Student Contract:

Parent: Please sign showing you have read and understand the class policies and
procedures on the previous pages. On a daily or regular schedule, try to ask what
your son/ daughter learned in class and to see their writing, homework, or
returned papers.
Print Name: _______________________________________
Sign:_____________________________________________
Contact Number: (

) ___________ - __________________

Contact Number: (

) ___________ - __________________

E~Mail:_________________________________________@____________
E~Mail:_________________________________________@____________
Student: I have read and understand the class policies and procedures on the
previous pages. I promise to abide by these guidelines and to provide writing,
homework and returned work to my parent(s) or guardian(s) on a regular basis
and discuss the lesson from class when asked.
Print name: _______________________________________
Sign: _______________________________________________
E~Mail:_________________________________________@____________
Please keep your copy of the syllabus in your class folder to refer to.
IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST ANY MAKE UP WORK.
If you are overwhelmed or are having trouble, talk to me immediately. It is better
to approach me for extra help than to wait until work is late or not to do it at all. I
am here to help you any way I can.
Success takes TEAMWORK!