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Hello!

I've recently been hired as a 10th grade English Teacher. For the past two months, the students have had a sub and really haven't done any work that sticks. So I'm coming in fresh faced, and pretty much do catch up of what they should have learned in the start of the year with some things mixed in. My question is...where do I start? To begin I wanted to draw up a contract for the class giving the classroom rules/procedures, grading policy, expectations.. Help!
Vet Teacher On 11/16/11, Brand New wrote: > Hello! > > I've recently been hired as a 10th grade English Teacher. > For the past two months, the students have had a sub and > really haven't done any work that sticks. So > I'm coming in fresh faced, and pretty much do catch up of > what they should have learned in the start of the year with ...See More
Nov 16, 2011
Zodea lus they are high school students. They already know how to behave. Just tell them that all of the normal school rules are in effect and move on. (make sure you know what the schools policies are... I'm sure they cover almost anything)

I would also suggest not trying to "catch them up". I'm not an English teacher, but my thoughts are... th...See More
Nov 17, 2011


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