Step 1: LEARN MY WELCOME LETTER

Click here  to read my welcome letter.   There's also a link to my English 2H home page if interested.

STEP 2: Learn about your TEACHER & her CLASSROOM.

Click here to learn more about Mrs. "House"!
​Click here to learn about Ms. Phung (student teacher)

STEP 3: Come to class every day prepared to learn with all MATERIALS for success.

 Showing up with the right tools is half the battle.  Read on to find out what you'll need in this class on a DAILY basis.

STEP 4: learn how to read, write, collaborate, contribute, think, & organize yourself like a scholar in order to be college & career ready!

In this class, we live, eat, and breathe College & Career Readiness! You will be asked to participate in class discussions and collaborate, read rigorous texts, write to challenging prompts, think at a heightened level, and organize yourselves for success!   Read on to learn more about what this looks like in our class.

STEP 5: maintain a "growth mindset"

 You'll be asked to take on a "growth mindset" in all things.  Don't know what that means?  Read on and find out!

STEP 6: Know the class’s POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

Sometimes knowing how the classroom is run ahead of time can help you better prepare for success!  Read here to see what you can expect in Mrs. Housepian's classroom!

STEP 7: Know how you will be GRADED in this class so you can plan for success!

Learning and growing is the #1 priority in this class.  But earning a strong grade should also be a goal of yours.  It is true that students EARN their grades (teachers don't "give" them), so click here to find out how you'll be graded in this class.  Knowing this ahead of time can help you prioritize.  There's no surprises in this class's grade book!

STEP 8: Be responsible users of TECHNOLOGY in order to expand your learning!

Technology integration is HUGE in this class. Your ability to access online tools and demonstrate mastery of the taught content through the use of tech tools will help you become college and career ready!  Read on to learn more!

STEP 9: network, make friends, and show that school spirit!

Guess what?  You're not the only one in this class!  You have an entire TEAM of peers who are facing the same challenges as you!    So band together,  get organized, and stay in touch!    Form study groups outside of class.   Create a Facebook Group.  Utilize our class's hashtag  (#HouseEng2H).    Ask your partner/group member how his/her day is going.  And definitely take advantage of MARINER MONDAYS for  a chance at 1 free Scholar Stamp!

step 10: Agree to our Class Contract & involve your parents!

Now that you know what this class is all about, complete the "Class Contract" survey WITH your parents/guardians.  There are questions for BOTH of you.  (this will  count for a grade)  Must complete between Friday, September 8th and  Wednesday, September 13th by 10pm!!!
English 2H: Click Here for the survey