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English Language Arts 

RMHS Department

Welcome to the RMHS English Department!

Please explore the information here to learn more about the faculty and utilize English resources.

English Department Teachers

+  Robin Hinchliffe (Department Chair)
+  Rachel Amador
+  ​Natascha Behrens
+  David Catanzarite
+  Jenann Elias
+  Amy Grey
​+  Ely Jauregui
+  ​Alexandra Monson
+  Athena O'Grady
+  Dana Sessions

English Tutoring Schedule

Ask individual teachers for their availability.
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English Supplies List

These are needed supplies for English classes at RMHS. Toward the end of the list are optional but useful items and they are marked with an *asterisk.
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Remember to check with your individual teacher; they may have a different recommended supplies list.
  • College-ruled paper (NO spiral-bound preferred!)
  • Pencils with erasers
  • ​Extra lead refills for mechanical pencils*
  • Pens*
  • Highlighter(s)*
  • Post-it or other sticky notes*

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English Department Policies

The policies below are followed by all RMHS English teachers. These were created by the teachers and will be updated as needed.
Homework Guidelines
  • Homework can be assigned for any English course.
  • The frequency and quantity is up to the discretion of the teacher.
  • Homework may be graded based on completion or based on accuracy. This will be determined by the teacher.
  • Homework can be assigned from the assigned curriculum (StudySync), workbook, a handout, online or other forms outlined by the teacher.
  • Students are expected to use full and complete sentences (unless otherwise stated) that begin with a capital letter and end with punctuation. Text-speak is not acceptable unless stated by the teacher for a specific assignment.
  • The teacher will decide whether the work is legible and complete and may ask for work to be re-done for clarity.​​
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Summer Homework

Honors and AP students have homework over the summer. Please see your teacher for more information!​
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Need English Help?

First attend your teacher's tutoring. (See left side column.) Then check your teacher's site.
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Finally explore the links below:
  • Paper Rater - proofreads your paper/text for spelling, grammar, word choice, plagiarism, and more. (http://www.paperrater.com/free_paper_grader)
  • Purdue Owl - MLA formatting guide.(https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/)
  • Citation Machine and BibMe - helps you create correct MLA citations! (http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/, http://www.bibme.org/mla)​

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      • RACE Academy
      • AVID Program
      • TTECHS Pathway
      • ASB
      • PLUS / Link Crew
      • Choir & Vocal Music
      • Instrumental Music & Pageantry
      • Musical Theatre University (PSUSD)
      • Work-Based Learning
    • Advanced Placement (AP) >
      • AP Testing 2020-21
      • AP Summer Homework 2020-21
    • Becoming a Rattler >
      • Registration / Validation Information
      • Intra-District Transfer / Boundary Information
      • Parent Vue Registration Form
    • Calendar & Schedules >
      • School Closure Information 19-20 >
        • 2020 Graduates
    • Counseling >
      • Course Request Information
      • Information & Resources
      • College Kickoff 19-20
    • College & Career Center
    • Library - Media Center
    • Parent / Student Councils >
      • School Site Council
      • English Learner Advisory Committee
      • Galen Allocation Committee
    • The Rattler Report >
      • YouTube Channel
    • Parent / Student Information Handbooks
  • Athletics
    • Incoming 9th Graders
    • Live-Streaming
    • Podcasts
    • Schedules
    • Athletic Clearance
    • Advertising/Sponsorship
    • Athletic Videos, etc.
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    • Sport by Sport >
      • Baseball
      • Boys Basketball
      • Boys Golf
      • Boys Soccer
      • Cheer
      • Cross Country
      • Football >
        • Football Fundraising
        • Football Awards & Records
      • Girls Basketball
      • Girls Golf
      • Girls Volleyball
      • Tennis
      • Track and Field
      • Wrestling
    • Athletic Training
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