Welcome to English 9!

Ahnya Evinger Phone: 812-282-6601 ext. 15317

Email: aevinger@gccschools.com Remind: text @evinger to 81010
Twitter and Instagram: @mrsevinger

Goals and Objectives:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of literacy skills needed in post-secondary education and
employment.
2. Demonstrate a mastery of English/Language Arts (ELA) concepts as outlined by the
Indiana Academic Standards.
3. Exhibit confidence in understanding ELA concepts and skills.
4. Utilize strategies taught in reading and writing across content areas.

Please come to class prepared with the following materials:

1. Chromebook
2. Independent Reading Material
3. Pen/Pencil
4. Paper
5. Folder or binder

Grades
The grading policy at Jeffersonville High School includes a weighted grading system. Your
grade will be calculated using assessments and assignments. Assessments will be 70% of your
grade while assignments will be 30% of your grade. We will also have a quarterly assessment,
which will be your highest grade at 100 points.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
1. BE RESPECTFUL.
a. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
b. Listen to others while they are sharing and offer positive feedback.
c. Speak appropriately.
d. Use technology appropriately.
2. BE RESPONSIBLE.
a. Be in your seat on time.
b. Bring your required materials.
c. Take care of personal and classroom resources.
d. Do your own work.
3. PARTICIPATE.
4. BE NEAT
a. Create neat work using legible handwriting.
b. Keep your assigned area tidy in class.
Technology Statement
Jeffersonville High School Code of Conduct states “Students are not permitted to display or
use radios, MP3, CD players, IPODS, electronic games, cell phones, or other such
electronic devices in classrooms during instructional class times.”

Technology is integrated into instruction in order to enhance education. However, it can

sometimes be a distraction when it is not used in its intended way. Cell phones, iPods, iPads,
and other electronics will not be permitted for use in the classroom unless teacher directed. We
will use your Chromebooks when we need electronics; however, if we are not using them for an
assignment, I expect them to be put away. Earbuds and headphones are not permitted for use in
the classroom. In the hallway, keep one ear free of earbud or headphone.

Passes
Students are urged to use the restroom and visit lockers during passing periods. If a student must
go to the restroom, he or she will use the classroom pass. If the classroom pass is in use, other
students may not exit the classroom. If a student has a medical condition which requires
frequent restroom breaks, a pass from the nurse is required.

**Students are limited to three passes out of the classroom per quarter. **

Seating
There will be a seating chart. If there is a problem with your assigned seat, please speak with
Mrs. Evinger privately to resolve the matter.

Food/Drink
There will be no eating in class. You may have bottled drinks.

Tardy Policy
Due to the school Tardy Policy, if you are tardy to class, which means you are not on the carpet
in my classroom, then you are tardy and will not be admitted to class without a pass. The time
and date will be checked.
I understand Mrs. Evinger’s classroom expectations and realize that there may be clarifications
on these expectations throughout the school year.

I have gone through the Jeffersonville High School rulebook and understand the rules and
policies presented in it.

Being on time to class is very important, and if I am put on escort, I realize that I will remain in
my assigned area and will follow the rules that pertain to my escort schedule.

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Student Signature Date

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Parent Signature Date