Dustin Crawford » English 1

English 1

My name is Dustin Crawford, and I teach English 1 and pre-AP English 1 here at Elkhart High School. I’m a first-generation college graduate who believes in the power of literacy because I’ve lived it. I graduated from Arlington Baptist University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Biblical Studies.  The  biggest lesson I learned about education is that it takes grit and determination. 

 

I believe that if you work hard, you will be successful. I encourage you to dig deep, accept the challenge, and take accountability for your own actions and work. 

 

We are going to have a great year together. Let's get to work!

Campus/Class Rules and Expectations:

  1. Please don’t interrupt the teacher when he is instructing.
  2. Be accountable for your work and your actions. 
  3. No smartphones, tablets, or other devices. 
  4. Come to class prepared!

Consequences if Code of Behavior is Broken

Verbal Warning
Parent Contact 
Discipline Referral
Extremely rude, disrespectful, or dangerous behavior will immediately be referred to the office. 

Supply List for English 1

 5 subject spiral notebook

#2 pencils and map colors

Red pens and Highlighters

Bottle of Glue

Scissors 

Kleenex 


Policies & Procedures:

Bell Ringers: Every class will start with a short (5-10 min.) assignment. Students are expected to be in their seats working on the bell ringer before the tardy bell rings.

 Daily Work: Daily work is due at the end of the class, and will be placed in the assignment drop box for whichever period the student is in. 

Late Work: All late daily work that is turned in will receive no higher than a 70. All late MAJOR grades will have ten points deducted per day until the assignment is turned in. Students have until the end of the school day to turn in the assignment before it is considered late. This can be changed at the teacher's discretion.

Attendance: Attendance is extremely important. When you are absent, you miss important lessons and instructions making it ever so easy to fall behind. 

Make-up Work: If a student is absent, the student is responsible for obtaining and making up any missing work. You have the same amount of days to complete the makeup work as you were absent. Remember, you are responsible for asking for your missing assignments and turning them in when you return to school! 

Grading System: Grading (per 9 weeks) will be based on the following:

  • 50% -- Daily- Class work, Bell Ringers, and Daily Quizzes
  • 30% -- Projects or Major Examinations. (Some essays will be included as well.)
  • 20%-- CBA (Nine Weeks Exam)

Tardy: Students who are not in their seats working when the tardy bell rings are considered tardy. Constantly being tardy will result in disciplinary action according to district policy. 

Communication: .. Please send an email or leave a message at the office at 903-764-5161. My conference period is 4th period. Email is the best way to reach me as I am always checking it throughout the day. You may email me at the following address: [email protected]