Amy Chumney

English Teacher

325-453-4555

amy.chumney@rlisd.net

Mrs. Chumney

Courses:

English Language Arts and Reading I

 

Principles of Technology

Bio

Greetings!  I am excited to be returning to RLISD for the 2022-2023 school year. I hope to share my passion for language and enthusiasm for the subject content with all students!  

I have provided all materials (highlighters, pencils, pens, scissors, sticky notes, markers, glue sticks, small dry erase boards, erasers, etc...) I ask that students leave these in the classroom to use all year.  Once all Chromebooks are issued, we will be integrated in to Google Classroom.  Students will need to charge their laptops at home and come to class with it each day prepared and ready to work. They need to have it every day in class.  This is not a negotiable item, as we use them every day.  If a student does not have it charged and ready to go: strike 1-verbal warning, strike 2-see the principal, strike 3- see the principal. (At this point they may  not be allowed to take the computer home). 

Students will also not be allowed to bring cokes or soft drinks into the classroom and will not allowed to sit on the tops of the tables/desk nor lie on the floors.   I will also be strictly enforcing the cell phone policy.  I will be enforcing per our student handbook guidelines.

 

English 1 is a STAAR tested subject.  I prefer not to speak about this until right before the testing window (April).  If I am doing my job and students are doing their job, there is no need to stress about a test.  Students that struggle in this subject will have extra time to spend with me all year so everyone can feel comfortable on testing day.  It is my personal belief that this test, although important, is just a test. I will do my best to make sure everyone is prepared, although we may not call it "STAAR" in the classroom. 

I post my lesson plans and almost all assignments online (occasional paper and pen assignments).  I try not to give too much homework.  If a student has homework, other than reading a library book, it is because they did not finish in class.  If a student is gone for a planned absence (school related or not), they can get their assignments from me ahead of time.  This helps the overwhelming feeling of coming back to extra day(s) worth of work.  If a student is out unexpectedly, they still can access my lesson plans and their assignments. Here is the link for my lesson plans: 

There is no need for a parent to call or email on the matter of missed assignments unless your child is really ill and cannot do so him/herself.  I prefer students take ownership in their learning and email me themselves.  I am happy to discuss any and all issues with parents, but prefer high school students take ownership with their academics.  If they do not, I will contact you.  There is no reason a student would need to come into class and ask me what we did during their absence since they have constant access to that information. Students can email me anytime.   There is a 20 minute "Corral period" before any English classes, where students can come get caught up or ask questions.