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media type="custom" key="5262273" A great video by English teacher Taylor Mali.

Welcome Parents!

First of all, I am honored to be a part of your children's lives. I feel that my job is so much more than teaching, and I take every opportunity to build into your children, preparing them to become effective citizens of the world in addition to knowledgeable individuals. I do my best to tailor our classroom to what is needed for the individual students. On the first day of class, your children and I went over a detailed syllabus including assignment deadlines and class policies to insure their success for the semester. I have asked that you and your child sign the syllabus to acknowledge both you and your student have read and understand the class policies and expected assignments for the semester.

I am always here for any questions, concerns, or brainstorming when it comes to your child's education, behavior, and overall well being. Please visit the Teaching With Technology page on the right-hand navigation bar to learn a little about my teaching philosophies, and a sample lesson plan including the objectives your child will learn.

Here are some great links to the Loudoun County curriculum standards for High School English:

[|Loudoun County Public Schools English Curriculum Guidlines] I have adopted a standard grading scale with 90%-100% is an A 80%-89% is a B 70%-79% is a C 60-69% is a D 59% or lower: F

If you student dips below 70% (into the D range), I will first have a conference with your student about his/her grade, then call, the parent, concerning your child's performance.

I do accept late work, but with a severe points reduction outlined in the syllabus. I choose my assignments carefully and believe they all have significant purpose in your child's education, therefore I find that it is better to have students turn in an assignment late than not at all.

Character and Integrity are integral to my classroom and so respect for me, fellow students, and ourselves is highly valued and expected. Examples of behavior that fall outside of acceptable choices is outlined on the syllabus you and your student will sign. I hope you will partner with me in helping to shape your student into a person of character and integrity.

Parents, I look forward to getting to know your children and helping them grow in their appreciation for reading, knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and writing skills!

Sincerely, Ms. Alyse Andrews