Welcome to English II!

Below are a few tips that may come in handy - make sure to refer to the syllabus for course-specific questions.

Grades: Please refer to PowerSchool for your actual average in this class. Canvas will only show you grades for items that were graded within Canvas.

Finding Assignments: All assignments will be linked in the Modules, and they should show up on "To Do" list on your Dashboard.

If you need a document, slideshow, or website to complete an assignment, those will be linked within the instructions for that assignment. You can probably find what you need under the Modules as well.

Note: Google Docs or slideshows which I've provided to assist you are usually set as "view only;" you will need to make a copy of these documents in order to type on them. Be sure to NOT rename your copy so you can easily locate it later. If a PDF file "flashes" when you open it, try using the "preview" feature instead (click the magnifying glass icon next to the file name).

Submitting Work: Please read the instructions on each assignment carefully to be sure you submit it correctly. Google Docs or Google Slide shows should be submitted using a shareable link with permission to comment. I cannot open or comment on your assignment, it is considered late. You may use the document linked below to assist you with submission steps:

Canvas Quizzes and Tests. All quizzes and tests [missing/makeups or retests] must be taken AT SCHOOL and WITH ME unless we have made specific arrangements to do otherwise. In most cases, quizzes and tests will require Lockdown Browser. Quizzes or tests completed "on your own" will not be counted/graded.

Retake Policy

· No minor assignments or quizzes will be able to be retaken.

· In order to retake a major test, a request must be made through a Retake Form, no later than 3 days after the grade is received. This form requires a written reflection on the preparation for the initial assessment, a brief summary of gaps in learning through discussion with the teacher, and a parent contact.

· A date and time for extra help (if warranted) and a time and date for the retake will be scheduled within ten calendar days.

. Retake grade will replace the initial assignment.

ePortfolios. Your ePortfolio is simply a storage area (think of it as a file drawer) for your reading/poetry journals and Type 3 & 4 writing. Linking a document into your ePortfolio is not the same as submitting it for grading. I will not search your ePortfolio for missing work--please turn in items on Canvas as stated in the assignment's instructions.