Ms. Brittany Iatarola - English Teacher Back to School Night Information
Welcome to Back to School Night with Ms. Brittany Iatarola, a long-term substitute for 10th Grade Honors English. Learn about course expectations, grading practices, absences policy, and more. Parents are invited to grab a nametag, fill out a name card, and explore the American Literature curriculum. Stay updated on homework and assignments via the teacher's website. Understand the grading policies and the importance of academic integrity in the classroom.
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Welcome Parents! Please grab a nametag from the right side of the room
Welcome to Back to School Night! Ms. Brittany Iatarola 10thGrade Honors English biatarola@cbsd.org Feel free to check out the six-word memoirs in the back of the room and look for your student s work!
Intro Please fill out a name card: Include your name Your student s name Emergency contact information Something I should know about your student
Brittany Iatarola biatarola@cbsd.org Long Term Substitute for Ms. Brach all semester New to Central Bucks Graduate of West Chester Univeristy Major: English Education Minor: Creative Writing Involvement at West: Key Club Advisor
Course Expectations What we will be covering: American Literature A look at the American wild vs American society and how different peoples have approached these two domains over the centuries Homework Expectations Can expect nightly homework based on the progress we make as a class All homework and classwork posted to my website (includes links to every PowerPoint, worksheet, and text) Students are permitted 3 extensions per semester via a homework pass, otherwise missing work is a zero
Absences Check my website and keep up to date One day extension on class/homework for every day missed Must follow up with me in class without prompting
Grading Practices Live gradebook on Infinite Campus Each marking period=35% of final grade: Formative (20%): in-class assignments, rough drafts, pop quizzes, homework Summative (80%): projects, papers, tests/quizzes Each core=10% final grade Genre Apprentice Literary Analysis Final Exam =10% final grade
Grading Policies Students will always receive a prompt and a rubric to reference on major assignments Any student cheating or plagiarizing receives an automatic zero
How to Succeed in English Class: Reflective work Drafts show improvement Deep analysis and detailed explanation Read (Always) Be prepared for class Annotate all readings Stay Organized Use student handbook to keep track of due dates/assignments
Contacting Me Best hours to reach me via e-mail: 5-10pm weeknights Best hours for extra help or make up work Before School: 6:30-7:30 During School: 10:30-1:00 After School: 2:30-5:30
