Posting Issues

Due to current family issues combined with school responsiblities I have been unable to update the website. However, there is a new system in my classroom for make-up work. Each student has a folder in a crate on a bookshelf in my room. At the end of each day, I will put a list of what they missed in their folder. This system will be put in place Monday and  all students who miss class will be responsible for getting that work. If the work is more than three days late, it is a zero, no exceptions allowed.

I appreciate your support and please email me if there are any problems.

Thanks,
Ms. Lewis

Irene

I know we are all trying to recover from Ms. Irene. However, we need to use this time and move forward! Show Irene who's boss. My English students, be prepared to have vocabulary definitions completed tomorrow. Journalism students, you must stay after school tomorrow until 4:30 to get the newspaper completed.

New Make-up Work Policy

Because some students have been abusing my current make up work policy, I've decided to change it. It is effect OCT 29, 2010

1. ALL class work is due the day it is assigned.


2. If class work can be done for homework (only if I tell you), then it is due on the following day.

3. If you are absent, you have 2 days to make-up any missed class work, home work, quizzes, or test. It is YOUR responsibility to find this out on YOUR time. (That means, you find me before or after class, or after school NOT during class)

4. If you have extenuating circumstances, talk to me privately after class or after school.

5. There will be NO exceptions.

School Rules

We don't constantly stay on you guys about keeping your shirts tucked in, or your hats off, or your pants pulled up for our own health. We want you to look presentable and proffessional to make this a safe school environment for everyone. As such, I am going to post 2 very important rules that are stated in your school handbook.

1. Dress Code
     "All students are required to wear the official school uniform every school day. The uniform consists of Khaki (tan) colored bottoms such as shorts, pants, skirts and a 3-button/collar/solid (navy, black or white) polo shirt (long or short). Sweatshirts, hoodies & jackets are permitted as long as the logo is embroidered on the shirt/jacket.

Items deemed inappropriate for school and should not be worn are hats, toboggans, kerchiefs, headbands, bandanas, hoods on coats/jackets, and pants sagging below the waist. Sunglasses are not to be worn in the building. Chains and other sharp objects are not allowed. This includes sharp facial piercings. Shirt should be tucked in and belts should be worn."

2. Electronic Devices
      "Walmans, Radios, Ipods, MP3players, PSP's, cell phones, headsets, earphones, laser pointers, pagers, beepers, computer CD's and any other electronic device items that fit this category are not allowed in the building. If they are seen or heard, they will be confiscated for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for adhering to these rules. Please call the school if you have any questions regarding these rules.

Weekly Planners

This is an important announcement for ALL students at Cape Lookout.

You are required to do homework. It's just a part of the high school experience. I've already told my kids they will get homework. At first it may seem like a lot, but it will not be all the time. Homework is a way to help them keep their grades up.

I also do NOT assign unnecessary homework. Every piece of homework I assign is for a reason. I don't believe in busy work. Homework is a tool that teachers (especially myself) use to reinforce an idea we discussed in class. I will never give homework on material you've NEVER seen. It's always something the child know and should have taken notes on in class.

With that said, students should invest in a planner. Many of my students forgot last weeks homework assignments because they didn't write them down. I encourage you to get a planner. Not only does this help with organization for school, but also for activities outside of school.

Thanks and have an awesome Labor Day weekend!!!

Classroom Rules

I wanted to make this a part of the first page so everyone would be able to look for it. It will be in the parent letter under the classroom link to the right!!! But it's always good to have a refresher!!!

Rules:
1. Respect your teachers, classmates, and yourself.


2. NO profanity or bullying.

3. Be alert, attentive and active with your head up at all times.

4. Be seated and prepared to work when the bell rings.

5. Raise your hand, be recognized and get permission to speak or leave your seat.

6. Keep hands & objects to yourself.

7. No pass, no potty!

8. Homework is not an option.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Welcome to My Class!

I'm so excited for the upcoming school year! I have many activities planned to make this an exciting and successful semester! Students will be expected to study literature in the form of novels, short stories, plays, and poetry. We will also be dabbing in both creative and formal writing forms.

Please feel free to call me or email me or even post a comment if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Kendall Lewis!!!