Writing and Homework Guidelines

English Department
Grades 7-12
Mt. Greylock Regional School
adopted April 3, 2002

Paper Format: MLA

1. Name
   Teacher's Name (all should be flush at the top left side of page one)
   Course
   Date
   
2. Each page should be numbered, with last name preceding number, at the top right hand corner of the page {Ex. Smith 1 and Smith 2}
   
3. Fonts of all writing should be the same; this includes the paper's title. Use serif/block, size 12 font {Example of font: Times, Palatino, etc.}
4. Each paper should have a heading or title and be double spaced.

Paper Deadlines:

• All students are expected to complete homework on time.
  
• All late work will be deducted ten (10) points for each day it is late -- until it reaches zero.
  
• Projects may be sent from the postal office, post marked by the due date.
  
• Technology breakdowns are not an excuse for late papers.
• Hand write the paper neatly.
  
• Use email to transmit your paper.
  
• Talk with your teacher.

Absences

• All quizzes will be made up the day of a student's return.
  
• Tests should be taken within three days of the student's return.
  
• It is up to the student to inquire about missed work. Don't expect reminders from the teacher.
  
• If a student is absent on the day of a test or on the day when a paper is due, the student must have a note for his/her English teacher from a parent or guardian upon the day of his/her return.

Failures

• Read your Course of Study; if English is failed one year, the student must repeat it. Two grade specific English course cannot be taken simultaneously.