Applied English I

McNeil HS, Rm. C104

2016 - 2017

TEACHER AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Kelly Bailey

kelly_bailey@roundrockisd.org

Our Class website (please visit regularly for important information and documents)

(512) 464-6386
http://kebailey.weebly.com

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course integrates a variety of language skills to improve reading, writing, and analytical strategies. Students
will increase their spelling, reading, and writing accuracy by working in class to improve their techniques. Students will read
a wide selection of literary and informative texts. They will also make oral presentations that include the use of visual
representations. Class participation and attendance are vital to the success of the student.
Mrs. Baileys conference period: A days, 12:30 2:00, or by appointment.
GRADING POLICY
Grade averages will be computed using percentages to weight assignments. Daily grades and major assignments
(e.g. tests, projects) will count 50% of the grade. At least two major assignments will be given per six weeks. Active class
participation will also be counted as a grade.
STUDENT ABSENCES AND MAKE-UP WORK
It is the policy of McNeil High School to allow three days to make up work for each day the student is absent from
the time the student returns to class.
It is the responsibility of the student or the students parent to request the opportunity to make up class work missed
due to absence.
The request for make-up work should be directed to the teacher.
LATE WORK POLICY
A student who fails to turn in an assignment by the required due date can turn the assignment in late for a
maximum of 70% credit. Assignments will not be accepted after a certain point.
CLASS MATERIALS: (You will be keeping these in class.)
Binder with 5 dividers and paper
Spiral Notebook/composition notebook (will be provided by the teacher)
Pen/Pencil
HOMEWORK: Reading at home daily is the best way to increase your reading level. Other assignments will be assigned
weekly throughout the year.
TUTORING: I am available at 8:15 each morning and until 5:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am also available by
appointment.
ASSESSMENTS
An assessment will be administered at the end of each six weeks. The assessment may take the form of a test,
essay, or project. The purpose of these assessments is to give students an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of
understanding and to serve as a guidepost for further study.

CLASSROOM RULES/EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be respectful
2. Be responsible
3. Word hard
4. Only use electronics with permission

Classroom Library:
If a student checks out a book from the classroom library, the student is responsible for returning it. He or she will be held
financially responsible for the book if it is not returned by the end of the school year.
Films:
Periodically students will view films that may have an R rating but have academic value.

I know this will be an exciting and productive year!

Sincerely,

Kelly Bailey

Student Information Sheet

1. NAME OF STUDENT/ NOMBRE DE ESTUDIANTE: ______________________
2. TODAYS DATE/ FECHA: ________

3. DATE OF BIRTH/ NACIMIENTO: _________

4. HOME ADDRESS/ DOMICILIO: _________________________________

_________________________________
5. HOME PHONE/ NUMERO TELEFONICO: _______________________________
6. MOTHER/ MADRE, GUARDIAN/ TUTOR ______________________________
relationship/ relacion: ________________________________________
work phone/ numero en trabajo: ________________________
cell phone/ celular: _________________________________
e-mail/ correo electronico: ____________________________
7. FATHER/ PADRE, GUARDIAN/ TUTOR: _______________________________
relationship/ relacion: _________________________________________
work phone/ numero en trabajo: ________________________
cell phone/ celular: _________________________________
e-mail/ correo electronico: ____________________________
8. WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO CONTACT YOU? CUANDO ES EL MEJOR TIEMPO PARA
LLAMARLES? _________________________________________
9. DO YOU PREFER ENGLISH OR SPANISH? PREFIERE USTED INGLES O ESPANOL?
ENGLISH/ INGLES ____________________ SPANISH/ ESPANOL
Please sign below to indicate that you understand the campus and class policies.
Signature of Parent or Guardian/ Firma de Padre/ Tutor: ____________________________
Student Signature _______________________________
Please initial one of the following statements:
I give permission for my child to watch R-rated movies that are relevant to the course
content.
_______
I want my child to be given alternate library assignments when R-rated movies
are shown.

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