2017-2018 Grading policy: Google Class Code: _______________ Cell Phones in Class: Cell phones will be used in class on occasion. When not in use for educational purposes, cell phones will be on SILENT and stored in the organizer at the front of the room. Grading policy: 50% tests, projects, major grades 50% daily grades and homework assignments Google Class Code: _______________ Final Due Dates for Book Talks Book Talk 1 - Oct. 19th Book Talk 2 - Dec. 15th Book Talk 3 - March 2nd Book Talk 4 – May 25th Discipline 1st offense – warning (verbal or nonverbal cue) 2nd offense – CKH 4 questions 3rd offense – student conference 4th offense – parent contact 5th offense – office referral When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind. Expectations Students are expected to follow all school rules, as well as guidelines posted in the class created social contract. School Late Work Policy 1 day – 15 pts deducted 2 days – 30 pts deducted 3 days – 50 pts deducted 4days – 0 pts awarded Student ID Student IDs must be worn at all times. ID must be clearly visible. We will follow the school ID policy. 8th Grade ELA Goals Our goal this year is to become more proficient readers and writers. We will work on improving grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing skills. All mandated TEKS for reading and English will be included in our studies. Reading – In Class and Independent Beginning the 3rd week of school, we will begin reading The Outsiders in class, along with selected poems, letters, lyrics and articles. (Feel free to buy your child their own copy if they’d like to be able to annotate.) Students are required to read 10 books outside class throughout the year covering the genres of fiction (sci-fi/fantasy, historical, realistic), non-fiction, biography and poetry. Have a question? E-mail me! mparker@huffmanisd.net

Warm Up/Literature Notebook On Level ELA 8 Mrs. Parker 832-802-4149 Homework policy: Homework is due when class begins. Late homework will follow the district’s late work policy. A reading assignment is important homework. Pop quizzes are given over the reading. If you make a 0 on a reading quiz, it will be considered a homework offense. If you receive four 0s for homework during a grading period, a parent contact will follow. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask for the work you missed. Bring to every class: Clean paper Blue/black pen or pencil Independent reading book Spiral notebook Quizzes Pop quizzes are given over reading assignments and occasionally, grammar lessons. Announced quizzes will be given over literature notes and grammar units. Hall Passes Each student may use a maximum of 3 restroom passes during a grading period. Leaving the classroom is for emergencies only. New this year! We will be using Google Classroom for class assignments, a way to submit your papers, and more. Tardies Being late to class is not acceptable. We will follow the school tardy policy. Warm Up/Literature Notebook Your spiral notebook will be used to keep all of your warm ups, literature notes and vocabulary in one place. (a.k.a. helpful study tool!). This notebook will checked periodically for a grade. Be sure to keep it up-to-date. How can I earn an A on a paper, project or assignment? Carefully read and follow all directions exactly. 2. Put in some thought and planning- don’t just fill a word count. 3. Do all preliminary work assigned and turn it in on time. 4. Avoid writing errors by careful proofreading. Adhere to all writing non-negotiables 5. Be sure your thoughts are logically organized in a definite order. Have a question? E-mail me! mparker@huffmanisd.net