Hello, Scholars!Welcome to English I

I’m Mr. HarringtonEducation is the most powerful weapon in which you can use to

change the world… I touch the future. I teach.Nelson Mandela & Christina McAullife

A Little About Myself

I am a native of Bentonia, MS.

I attended Yazoo County Public Schools and graduated from Yazoo County High School in 2008.

I graduated from Tougaloo College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English in 2015.

I love teaching and have always wanted to be a teacher.

I also work as the minister of music for my church and play piano.

A few of my favorite things are books, Starbucks, music, and education.

Classroom ProceduresBE ON TIME!!!!!!!!!!

You not only hurt yourself by missing class time, but you disrupt your classmates learning.

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Enter the room quietly.

Check the board for Do-Now Assignment.

Be Seated when the bell rings.

FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN 10 POINTS DEDUCTED FROM YOUR WEEKLY PARTICIPATION GRADE!

Classroom RulesAttend to personal needs before coming to class.

You will not be allowed to leave to go to the bathroom, counselor’s office, teacher’s room, etc.

I’m still waitingto go to the bathroom

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Bring all needed materials to class.

Respect your classmates and their properties.

Remain in your set unless you have permission.

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You are in high school. Be responsible and complete all assignments by the assigned date.

Turning in work late will result in the letter grade dropping each class day the assignment is late.

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the missed assignments.

My Biggest Pet PeeveDO NOT TALK WHILE I’M TALKING!!!!

Just in case you missed

it…DO NOT TALK WHILE I AM

TALKING

Random Things You Should Know

The bell does not dismiss you…

I DO!!!

Oh! Just FYI…

Consequences for Broken Rules

1st Offense - Warning

2nd Offense - 10 points deducted from Weekly A/P Grade

3rd Offense - 10 points deducted and Detention

4th Offense - Office Referral

Before You Even Ask, the Answer is Yes.

Grading Policy

As mandated by Jackson Public School District, the grade from the course will be calculated based on the following:

• Test – 30%• Classwork – 30%• Quizzes – 30%• Homework – 10%

More about Grading…

Weekly participation grade is averaged into the Classwork portion of your grade.You will begin the week with a 100.Attendance, Do No assignments, tardiness, and in-class behavior (talking, inappropriate cell phone usage, lack of participation, etc.) are included in the classwork average that is weighted 30% of the overall average. Each in-class behavior violation results in 10 points off of the weekly average. If you are on time, complete the Do Now, are not disruptive in class, and stay on task, you keep the 100. It is important that you realize how attendance and appropriate behavior can tremendously lower your grade.

Let’s have a great year!

If there are any questions, now or in the future, do not hesitate to ask before, during, or after class.

My email address is bharrington@jackson.k12.ms.us