Alexis McJilton - Pre-AP English 1
Welcome to English 1! I am so excited to have you at Canyon High School. Freshman year is always a big step up from junior high and can make some students (and their parents!) nervous. Rest assured our staff, counselors, and professionals are here to help you. Please reach out if you have any concerns or questions.
**A word about attendance: Compulsory attendance means students must be physically present 90% of the time a class is offered and pass with a grade of 70 or higher to gain credit. In the fall semester, if a student misses 9 or more days of class, they will be required to make up the seat time before credit is granted. Students have the best chance of being successful when they attend class regularly!
Meet the Instructor:
Alexis McJilton arrived at Canyon HS in 2023 after teaching for 26 years at Judson HS. She began her teaching career in 1995 at Copperas Cove HS and has taught all levels 7-12, including Pre-AP, Pre-IB, AP Literature, IB Language & Literature, regular, inclusion, and G/T English. She has two adult children who graduated from Texas State University, two cats, and a husband who enjoys disc golf. Her lifelong love of learning and reading is what propels her to sponsor UIL Literary Criticism, Ready Writing, and Prose & Poetry.
Supply List:
*Composition Notebook *Pens/Pencils/Highlighters
*Notebook paper
*Free Choice Reading book