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Welcome, Memorial High students! 

 

My name is Ms. Choo, and I am so, very excited to tackle this school year with you all! While my class will be challenging, it will also be rewarding and exciting as we explore the art of reading and writing, and deepen our analytical, close reading, and academic writing skills. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via email ([email protected]) or voicemail (201-553-4110 ext. 28112). 

 

My schedule is as follows: 

 

Homeroom: Rm 205 

1st Period: English 11 (Rm 210)

2nd Period: CPT (English Office)

3rd Period: SAT Prep L.A. (Rm 207)

4th Period: English 11 (Rm 205)

5th Period: Prep 

6th Period: Lunch

7th Period: Study Hall (Rm 205)

8th Period: SAT Prep L.A. (Rm 206)

9th Period: English 10 (Rm 205)

 

School Policies

Please know I will enforce all school policies; no exceptions will be made. You are responsible for knowing all school policies. Please read the Memorial High School Handbook provided to you and also located online on the main website.

 

Dress Code

Dress code will be enforced. According to the Memorial High School Handbook, "Schools uniforms must be worn ; when the student is in the building or on school grounds...any student in violation of our policy will face consequences." 

 

With that said, please be in uniform (i.e school shirt, black or khaki pants, and ID around your neck. NO JEANS!)

 

Tardy/Cuts

According to the Memorial High School Handbook, "If a student is late to class, the Class Teacher may assign detention in the auditorium on the same day at 2:30 pm" (58). Unless the student provides a note from a teacher or administrator as to why they are late, the student will be given a detention if late for homeroom or class.

 

Cutting is not tolerated in Memorial High School. The cutting policy is as follows:

1st Cut = detention + parent notification

2nd Cut = detention + parent conference 

3rd Cut = Saturday detention + parent conference 

4th Cut = Extended Saturday detention + parent conference

5th Cut = Out-of-school Suspenion + parent conference + loss of credit/30-day probation

6th Cut = Dropped from class

 

Grading Policy

50% - Summative 

This category includes all tests, independent writing assignments, and presentations/debates. You will always be informed that an assignment is summative in advance. 

 

30% - Formative 

This category includes all quizzes, shorter/informal writing assignments, and in-class activities/assignments. 

 

20% - Preparation; Participation

You are expected to come to class everyday, adequately prepared for the lesson. This includes having your Chromebook, notebook, folder, and other class supplies as well as classwork and homework assignments. Furthermore, you are expected to participate in our class activities and discussions, providing thoughtful insights/comments and engaging in active collaboration with your peers and teacher. 

 

Not completing any of the assignments WILL alter the desired grade. All grades count toward the final average. 

 

West New York District’s Grading System:

 

 

 

Cheating/Plagiarism 

"Plagiarism is presenting someone else's words, ideas, or data as your own work" (74). I DO NOT tolerate plagiarism. You are completely responsible for your own work. The consequences for plagiarism are as follows:

 

Strike 1 = Student-teacher conference after class

Strike 2 = Conference + a grade of zero

Strike 3 = Conference + a grade of zero + a scheduled parent-teacher conference 

 

I hope we can have a wonderful school year together, and I look forward to working with you all!