Welcome to freshman English!  See college prep class summer reading project information on District page under For Parents and Students.  

GET INVOLVED: the JMHS school newspaper meets each Wednesday after school in room 520; Jackson Views, our literary magazine, meets each Wednesday after school in room 404. Volunteers welcome!!

Problems or concerns? See Mrs. D. after school in room 517.  Remember, you create your own success. 

Email me at:  nldauenhauer@jacksonsd.org

   CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

1. All policies and procedures are followed per student handbook. Cell phone usage is teacher-directed.
2. I expect you to be on time to class every day.
3. Bathroom breaks are permitted either at the beginning or at the end of class.
4. Enter this room prepared: get enough sleep, eat breakfast, bring a pen, don’t forget your homework, and bring the assigned book with a cover on it.
5. Late homework is not accepted unless you have been absent. If you are absent due to a school activity, I expect you to check the class page and bring in the required work.
6. Please be respectful and courteous to me and to your fellow classmates at all times. This must be a place where everyone can feel comfortable.  Raise your hand if you have something relevant to contribute.
7. As mandated by the JMHS English department, your grade will be determined as follows: Honors English 1- 65%-tests, quizzes, projects and other assessments, 25%- homework, and 10%- class participation;  English 1- 50%- tests, quizzes, projects and other assessments, 30%- homework and 20%- class participation.  All freshmen must take final exams.
8. Essays and projects should be typed and are due on the day assigned. I must have a hard copy; do not e mail assignments to me.  Your grade on the assignment will drop a letter grade for each day late. 
9. Some assignments are e mailed to Turnitin.com. You will need an e mail address and a password that you can remember.
10. You are responsible for checking Genesis and my teacher page.  If you have been absent, you must get the notes from me or a classmate, turn in late homework and make up the Do Now.
11. Notebook tests are given. They consist of questions from the Do Now book, the planner, homework, and notes.
12. Unless I have a meeting, I am available every day after school for help. Let’s have a great semester!