Ms.
Rinaldi
Fall,
2007 Class Requirements:
Creative Writing GENERAL RULES: ·
All school-wide rules apply in this classroom (no cell
phones/electronics, no hats, attendance, etc.) ·
Students must arrive on time for class, or bring a pass
explaining their lateness. All tardy
students will be sent downstairs to get a pass. ·
Students must bring a notebook, pen, and their book to
class EVERY DAY. ·
STUDENTS MUST TREAT ONE ANOTHER AND THEIR TEACHER WITH
RESPECT. CLASSWORK: ·
Free-writing and in-class assignments are given and graded
each and every class period. Students must complete the daily work in
order to succeed in the class. ·
Group work is required, and students must respect the work
of their fellow students--friendship is not required, respect is. ·
Students will each be assigned dates to bring in quotes
and writing samples for workshop. If
the student is absent he or she is expected to bring
in the assigned work the day they return to class. *Please note: IF THE ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED, THE STUDENT
AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVES A ZERO FOR THE WORK. WRITING PORTFOLIO: ·
In each 9-week marking period, students must turn in 20
credits worth of individual, "perfected" work. (See "CREATIVE
WRITING CHOICES" sheet for full explanation.) *Please note: Anything less than 20 credits worth will
result in a failing grade for the marking period. ·
Each student must "workshop" at least four
pieces each marking period. GRADING
POLICY: Portfolio.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40% Classwork/Free
Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% Class Participation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
(includes bringing assigned materials to class) _____________________________________________________________________________ Ms.
Rinaldi is available to students in 204 during
lunch every day, and during last period. Parents
are encouraged to call with any and all questions
and concerns regarding their child’s progress. (720)423-6184. E-mail: jennifer_rinaldi@dpsk12.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Please detach and return this portion: I have read the
class requirements, and agree to follow the rules and policies stated. ______________________________________ Student’s Name (please print) ______________________________________
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