English 1

Teacher: Mrs. Hailey Riveroll

Website- mrsriverollsclassroom.weebly.com
Email: HRiveroll.wlms@Lee.k12.nc.us
Phone: 919-775-7351 ext: 1149

Course Description:
English 1 is a course designed by the State to help build skills in reading comprehension and
writing. While the goal of the course is to prepare students to sit the End of Grade Testing, the skills that
are being taught are important to many subject areas and levels of learning. Students will learn how to read
for select information, find and evaluate explicit and implicit meanings, and develop and analyze ideas,
facts, and opinions. These skills are vital to becoming successful readers and writers.

Required Text:
*All required text and supplemental texts will be provided in class

Class Assessments:
May include, but not limited to:
1. Testes (may include Projects)
2. Quizzes announced and unannounced
3. Essays/Paper (Quarter Papers, Journal Entries, Reflections)

Absences:
By North Carolina State Law, students may not miss (excused or unexcused absence) more than
10% of the school year (max. of 9 days per semester). It is very important to call the school if you are
going to be absent.

Entering Procedure:
1. Enter the classroom in an orderly, professional manner.
2. Find assigned seat and properly sit down.
3. Retrieve all materials necessary for class (i.e., pencil or pen, class folder/notebook, homework,
bell work necessities, etc.).
4. Independently and quietly complete/participate in the assigned bell work for the day as identified
on the objective board.
5. Quietly wait for Mrs. Riveroll to begin class.
NOTE: Bell Work will always be projected on the Smart TV unless otherwise noted otherwise.

Tardy Policy:
1st occasion: Marked in attendance/records and a reminder
2nd occasion: Marked in attendance/records, and a final reminder
3rd occasion:*Marked in attendance/records, a reminder, and a BEFORE SCHOOL DETENTION
*NOTE: Any other incidences of tardiness after the 3rd occasion will result in continued detentions and
parent/guardian contact.

Exiting Procedure:
Once receiving instructions from Mrs. Riveroll to begin the exiting procedure, students will:
1. Make note of the day’s work and any assignments/homework in their agenda/planner
2. Neatly pack all materials in their backpack/school bag or materials from the Student
Organizer
3. Ensure the classroom is neat and orderly (i.e., all classroom supplies are put away,
trash/recyclables are put in their proper places, etc.).
4. Quietly wait in their assigned seat until Mrs. Riveroll dismisses the class
Late Work/Homework Policy:*
If you turn in an assignment in on time, you will receive full-earned credit. If an assignment is
turned in 3 days late, you can receive a maximum of 80% on that assignment. If an assignment is turned in
after 3 school days, it will not be accepted for any credit.
*NOTE: if a student is absent and misses work they will have the number of days they missed plus
one more day to complete the missed work. After that, the assignment is considered late. If a student is
absent and misses a due date, the assignment is due when the student returns to class.

Classroom Management Policy:

Three (3) Strikes*=YOU’RE OUT!!!**
*NOTE: a “strike” may constitute as, but is not limited to, disruptive/disrespectful behavior,
failure to follow identified classroom policies/procedures, and failure to adhere to the classroom
expectations.
**NOTE: OUT= ISS and/or Administrator Office, parent/guardian contact, and any other
disciplinary measures (i.e., detentions,/referrals) as deemed necessary by Mrs. Riveroll/Administration.

Classroom Expectations:
1. DO your best and TRY your hardest.
2. Make mistakes, and learn from them.
3. Respect other’s opinions, thoughts, and ideas; other’s belongings; and classroom/school property.
4. Follow ALL classroom policies.
5. Quietly raise your hand and wait to be called on.*
6. Use polite, appropriate language.
7. Electronic devices are prohibited inside the classroom.
8. Food, gum, or beverages other than water are prohibited inside the classroom.
*NOTE: Mrs. Riveroll reserves the right to change the righto this rule due to various classroom
activities.

Supply List:
To achieve success in this class, students need to come prepared to class every day.
Please bring the following everyday:
1. Pencil
2. Black OR blue pen
3. Two-pocket folder specifically for English
4. Spiral bound notebook or loose leaf paper specifically for English
5. Agenda/Calendar/Planner
6. Homework/Assignments
7. A positive attitude

Plagarism:
According to the North Carolina State University’s academic integrity policy, plagiarism is
defined as follows:
“Plagarism’ means using another’s words, ideas, materials, or work without properly
acknowledging and documenting the source. Students are responsible for knowing the rules (about using)
another’s work or materials and for acknowledging and documenting the source appropriately.”

Ethical Use of Classroom Tools:

In the classroom, the use of software programs and Google applications are a privilege. These
tools may include, but are not limited to, G-mail accounts, calendars, and documents. Students that violate
the use of these tools may result in the loss of access to these programs
 Please return signed (this page only, keep the others in your binder throughout the year), signifying you have read
and understand the class expectations (as stated in the Procedures packet) and the Syllabus (which is attached to
this sheet):
________________________________________________________________________

Guardian Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________

Student Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ____________