Howenstine High Magnet School

WELCOME TO Mr. HALL's

TEACHER INFO PAGE

Schedule: Periods 1&3 JUNIOR ENGLISH Periods 4 & 5 FRESHMEN ENGLISH

Contact: email thomas.hall@tusd1.org

phone 232-7364

Parents are encoraged to log onto the TUSD STATS page for up to date grade and attendance information.

GRADING POLICY

It is important that students understand what assignments are due, how much they are worth, and when they must be turned in.

Students earn grades according to the number of points earned. An “A” means your child earned 90-100% of the points possible. 80 -89% earns a “B”. 70-79% earns a “C” and 60 -69% earns a “D”. Below 60% earns an “F”. It is HHMS policy that progress reports be sent home every 2 weeks. You can expect progress reports on this schedule.

HOMEWORK

is assigned everyday except Friday. When a homework assignment is given, it is to be turned in at the beginning of the next class period unless otherwise indicated. Students who turn in assignments 1 day late will be given half credit (more than 1 day late drops value 10% daily).

RESEARCH and BOOK PROJECTS

are due on due date for full possible credit, students turning in project the day after deadline will have the opportunity to get half credit; any project turned in later will not be accepted.

ATTENDANCE

Students who are absent will be allowed to make up missed work. If you are absent an extended amount of time (three or more days), please see your teacher to discuss make-up work or call the office and I will prepare work to be picked up at the front office.The progress report is to be signed by you and returned to me. Students will receive credit for returning the signed report. These progress reports are in addition to the mid-Quarter TUSD progress report & 9 week report card.

All students will be using a vocabulary development program. This program is carefully organized to ensure the comprehension and retention of valuable core words. Please take a few moments to review the worksheets & homework with your student. Students have daily homework assignments and will be tested on their new vocabulary at the end of each unit: unit test every two weeks.

The HOMEWORK SCHEDULE does not change from week to week -

Week 1 - VOCABULARY UNIT is introduced

Monday - use words 1-5 in original sentences

Tuesday - use words 6-10 in original sentences

Wednesday or Thursday (depending on block) - use words 1-10 in original stories

Week 2 - VOCABULARY UNIT is reinforced

Monday - use words 11-15 words in sentences

Tuesday - use words 16-20 insentences

Wednesday or Thursday - Use words 11-20 in an original story

I am available for tutoring help everyday during lunch and after school by arrangement. Students who are struggling and falling behind should take advantage of this additional help. Make-up tests are by appointment.

FRESHMAN ENGLISH