Students and parents – If you’d like homework updates/announcements sent to your phone please sign up for my Remind notes. Be sure you do not sign up with your first/last names to follow the state privacy guidelines. Follow the link below for your section’s specific link to be added:
In my fall English IV course? Sign up for the Remind! https://www.remind.com/join/hf8a49
Syllabus (and supply list): English IV Syllabus 1819
Additional items we would LOVE: There are just some items that would make our lives a little easier. It could mean having extra English vitamins (candy) or being able to let more kids print from my room. Here’s what would help out our little home away from home: HP ink cartridge (61 black); individually wrapped candies like peppermints; colorful whiteboard markers for our review games.
Ms. Miller is a HUGE fan of Donors Choose – it has gotten her the best things for her room; from cameras to Chromebooks to soft chairs to lounge in. Any current projects she has up will be listed here. If you can’t donate, please help her by sharing on your social media pages!
New JP Grading Standards: 2017-2018 Grading Scale
Week of 10/15/2018
Monday: Introduction to Ren. Poets
Tuesday: Ren. Poetry
Wednesday: Ren. Poetry
Thursday: Ren. Poetry
Friday: BNW Test
2018-2019 Outside Novels for English IV (In order)
- Brave New World
- Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
~Note: If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to come see me on a make-up day and/or email me for missed work. If work isn’t completed in a timely manner upon your return you will earn a zero (see syllabus for guidelines).
*It’s worth knowing that cheating in any form is not tolerated in my classroom. Do not copy answers from one another and do not copy answers off the internet. I read Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, Shmoop, Gradesaver, Enotes, & Wikipedia too – I will know and I will turn you into the honors council.
Just in case you plan on taking it again and I’m slacking on my email responses!
Free practices tests with answers! (ACT & SAT): https://www.powerscore.com/sat/help/content_practice_tests.cfm#official-act
Go here to register: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
Test dates that have a registration deadline approaching:
October 27th, 2018 (Reg. date 9/28)
December 8th, 2018 (Reg. date 11/2)
Remember this is the year it counts for National Merit so every single question counts. This test can also help you out with other scholarship opportunities, don’t waste a chance for free money (it’s the best kind!).
The test will be given at Haynes in October.
Free PSAT prep: https://www.kaptest.com/study/psat/psat-free-practice-quizzes/
**You have access to Khan academy – it links your previous scores and personalizes prep – do this!
Syllabus and Supply List 2018 – ACT Prep Syllabus 2018-2019
Reading Tips PDF: ACT READING TIPS 2017
How to finish the Reading Section: https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-stop-running-out-of-time-on-act-reading
Math Website: http://sbstjohn.com/QODWebSite/act_qod.htm
Help for everything: http://www.crackact.com/ (They offer practice tests for all sections)
Also helpful – varsity tutors’ website. Check it out here: https://www.varsitytutors.com/act-practice-tests
Conflicting science section help: https://blog.prepscholar.com/conflicting-viewpoints-in-act-science-strategies-and-tips
Additional items we would LOVE: There are just some items that would make our lives a little easier. It could mean having extra English vitamins (candy) or being able to let more kids print from my room. Here’s what would help out our little home away from home: HP ink cartridge (61 black); individually wrapped candies like peppermints; colorful whiteboard markers for our review games.
Ms. Miller is a HUGE fan of Donors Choose – it has gotten her the best things for her room; from cameras to Chromebooks to soft chairs to lounge in. Any current projects she has up will be listed here. If you can’t donate, please help her by sharing on your social media pages!
New JP Grading Standards: 2017-2018 Grading Scale
Week of 10/15/18
This week we will complete a new ACT test and from there we will do additional days of prep. Study at home so you can improve your scores before I have to start assigning lots of homework.
Sign up for my Remind! (Be sure you do not sign up with your first/last names to follow the state privacy guidelines.) – https://www.remind.com/join/senioractp
Grade Conversion Chart: ACT-to-Grade-Conversion-Chart-1
2018-2019 ACT Test Dates:
October 27th, 2018
December 8th, 2018
More will be added soon!
Students and parents – If you’d like homework updates/announcements sent to your phone please sign up for my Remind notes. Follow the link below for your section’s specific link to be added, but make sure you sign up in a manner that doesn’t break ACT 837:
Yearbook:https://www.remind.com/join/97bd3k
Syllabus (and supply list): Syllabus 2018/19 coming soon. You’ll need basics like pen and paper, and access to a laptop/Chromebook that you can bring to school. If this is not possible, please let me know so I can get you access to one of our class Chromebooks ASAP.
Additional items we would LOVE: There are just some items that would make our lives a little easier. It could mean having extra Yearbook vitamins (candy) or being able to let more kids print from my room. Here’s what would help out our little home away from home: HP ink cartridge (61 black); individually wrapped candies like peppermints; colorful whiteboard markers for our review games.
Ms. Miller is a HUGE fan of Donors Choose – it has gotten her the best things for her room; from cameras to Chromebooks to soft chairs to lounge in. Any current projects she has up will be listed here. If you can’t donate, please help her by sharing on your social media pages!
JP Grading Standards: 2017-2018 Grading Scale
Ms. Miller back in her college days on the London Bridge (it wasn’t falling down).
Just in case you came here wondering who I am (either because you’ll be in my class or your child will be in my class), I’ll give you some basic facts. This is my fourth year at Haynes Academy and I love it so, so much. The kids are incredible! Currently I’m teaching English IV, Senior ACT Prep, and Publications and am the overseer of several clubs. My home town is in Illinois and I’m not sure how I ended up here, but I adore living so close to NOLA, it’s the best. I graduated from Hanover College in 2013 with my BA (English major and minors in History and Renaissance/Medieval Studies); The University of Toledo in 2015 with my MA in English Lit. At home I have two cats, a dog and I love eating and traveling (who doesn’t, am I right?). If you ever need anything, please reach out to me via phone, email or make an appointment to come see me (for parents only – students can drop in anytime I’m not teaching).
