: Mr.

Rhodes
michael.rhodes@palmbeachschools.org
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RESPECT (show respect for each other, your instructor, our classroom, & yourself)
Be in your assigned location and ready to work from bell to bell
Come prepared with required materials every day

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Composition Book
Plenty of college-ruled, loose-leaf notebook paper
Pens (blue or black ink only) + backups
Choice Novel: a book of your choice (pleasure reading) that should be with you in class every day (make sure you have a new
novel on deck and ready to go in time to replace one nearing completion).

You will be responsible for bringing to class each day:

In this class you will complete credit/no credit assignments and letter grade assignments, quizzes and tests. If you are absent when a test or
quiz is given, you must see me to arrange a make-up.
You may turn in late work up to 10 school days from the due date (except when the end of the grading period<10 days). I will not accept
assignments after this 10 school-day grace period (that is two full weeks). Please be aware that work turned in any time after the due date
will only receive half credit.
You will regularly have the opportunity to earn extra credit points on random quizzes and tests or by donating to the classroom library.
Special projects will also be available for extra credit ONLY if all regular assignments have been completed.
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All work is due at the beginning of the period, unless specified otherwise. If it is not in the appropriate inbox at the time of
collection, you will not receive full credit. Turning assignments in on time is your responsibility, so dont depend on me to ask for
them or remind you to turn them in.
2. All work must be written in blue or black ink ONLY (pencil is acceptable on prewriting).
3. Use only loose-leaf notebook paper. I will not accept assignments that have been torn out of an un-perforated spiral
notebook or composition book.
4. Students choosing to type an assignment must still turn in the assignment in the form of a hard copy following the guidelines above
unless other arrangements have been previously made. It is not my responsibility to print your work. Turning assignments in via
USB drive is only acceptable when stated as part of the assignment.
If you need help in class, please raise your hand and ask. If you would like additional help, I will make every effort to work
with small groups and individuals during class and will make myself available before and after school and during lunch by pre-arranged
appointments.
If you are absent, you are responsible for obtaining the assignments, handouts, notes, etc. from a responsible classmate. Your absence is
your responsibility. Makeup work is due 5 school days after your date of absence. Commitments to extra-curricular activities are not a
reason to turn in late work. It is important to arrive to class on time and tardies will be recorded. Arriving late to class will forfeit your
eligibility to receive credit for the daily warmup activity and negatively impact your class participation grade. Be aware that 3 tardies will
result in a phone call home and an administrative referral.
Restroom breaks during class are disruptive and contagious. Students are encouraged to use the time in between classes wisely and take
this time to use the restroom. All students will be allowed two emergency restroom passes to allow for lifes unexpected momentsthis is
one more than most people would ever need. (*If more frequent restroom breaks are medically required, physician documentation should be
provided to the front office and an arrangement will be made with the student that will minimize classroom disruption.)

STUDENTS: please sign and return by Friday, August 29, 2013

I have read and understand the rules, responsibilities, procedures and consequences of Mr. Rhodess 10th grade
English II Class. I agree to follow the guidelines and procedures set forth in this syllabus.
PRINTED NAME of Student

Signature of Student

Period

August 25, 2014

Dear Parents,
One of the most difficult aspects of parent/teacher relationships is communication. While conflicting schedules and busy home
lives often make communication challenging, an informed parent can make a huge difference in their childs academic success.
It is with this in mind that I have adopted Remind for use in my English classes this semester. Remind offers a safe, nonintrusive method of communicating important class information to the parents/guardians of my students in the form of text
messaging or e-mail. Remind allows me to send information regarding assignments, reminders, etc. to all parents and
students at once. Sign up is quick and easy and doesnt involve the exchange of any personal contact information (though I
provide mine below anyway). The service is free, but your regular text message fees depend on your service provider and plan.
I will always keep this in mind when sending messages and updates and you can remove yourself from the updates easily at
any time. Thank you in advance for giving Remind a try. I hope that you and your students will find it beneficial. Follow the
directions below to register now! In addition, you may reach me via e-mail (michael.rhodes@palmbeachschools.org) or cell
phone (561-247-3552).

You can register by following these steps:

1) Download the Remind app (its free) from the Apple or Google Play App Stores
2) Enter the class code:

@e4970
Or visit:
www.remind.com/e4970
Or join via SMS:
Enter the number: (352) 702-4204
With this message: @e4970

PARENTS: please sign and return by Thursday, September 6, 2012

Parent/Guardian: I have read and understand the rules, responsibilities, & procedures of Mr. Rhodess 10th grade English II
class and received information on how to sign register for class updates from Remind. If I have any questions, concerns or
problems, I will contact Mr. Rhodes by e-mail at michael.rhodes@palmbeachschools.org or via cell phone at (561) 247-3552.
PRINTED NAME of Parent/Guardian

Signature of Parent/Guardian

EMAIL and CONTACT PHONE