I have been in education for 38 years and have been at PeekskillHigh School for 33 years.

In English 9 this year, we will be concentrating on preparing students for the rigors of high school through literature, vocaulary, and writing.  We will read works, such as THE ODYSSEY and ROMEO AND JULIET, that connect to the students' Global History I class and complete some interdisciplinary projects to help students make connections between literature and history.

   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the school number- 737-0201- or via e-mail at kdwyer@peekskillschools.org. Thanks in advance for your support.  Working together will help the school year to be a successful one for all of us.

THE BASIC RULES:      

• Be on time. The second bell is the late bell.  After every two times a student is late, he/she will be assigned one after-school detention.
• Bring binder and several pens to class each day, along with any assignments due.
• Be respectful and courteous at all times to others. Think of others first.
• No food or drink in the classroom. This includes gum, please.
• No cell phones or other electronic devices in class.
• Assignments are due when they are asked for. There will be penalties for late work.  
• When I give an assignment, unless otherwise noted, it is not optional and I am not kidding.
• Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are to be typed or written in pen; no pencils, please.
• Be respectful of the computers in the room.
• PLEASE NO TALKING UNLESS ASKED TO DO SO!!

GRADING POLICY:

• 35% for assessments (wriiten work, tests, quizzes, etc.)
• 25% for classwork
• 20% for projects and portfolio work
• 10% for homework and independent reading.
• 10% for participation