ADVANCED CONTENT Language Arts Ms. Colacicco’s AC Language Arts Class ECMS 2017-2018 School Year ADVANCED CONTENT Language Arts Class Rules 1. Follow directions quickly.   2. Raise your hand for permission to speak. 3. Raise your hand leave your seat. 4. Make smart choices.  Class Expectations Be in seat when class has started. Do not use electronic devices in class without teacher permission. Bring all of your supplies to class daily. Complete all of your work and turn it in on time. All ECMS rules and policies shall be observed within the classroom. Course Description Welcome to 6th grade advanced content language arts! Our focus this school year will be learning and developing our skills as critical thinkers, readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. The development and mastery of these important literary skills not only is important to achieving success in the language arts classroom, it is a critical component of achieving success in other school subjects, building strong relationships with others, and attaining a flourishing career as an adult. What do I get if I follow class rules? When following class and school rules, you will be rewarded a in variety of ways: REP Stamps, candy from Ms. Colacicco, positive note/email/phone call home, homework pass, verbal praise. What are the consequences if I don’t follow class rules? 1. First Offense: verbal warning. 2. Second Offense: tiered classroom strategies. 3. Third Offense: parent contact. 4. Fourth Offense: office referral. *See ECMS student handbook for additional information regarding behavior. Where do I go to find agendas and assignments? On the ECMS website is our class blog. This site will house the weekly agendas, assignment due dates, PDF copies of class handouts, important announcements, and more. alissa.colacicco@cobbk12.org 1

Grade Scale Grade Breakdown Supplies Ms. Colacicco’s AC Language Arts Class ECMS 2017-2018 School Year   Grade Scale A = 100% - 90% B = 89% - 80% C = 79% - 74% D = 73% - 70% F = 69% and below How will I check my grade in class? Class progress reports will be sent home every 4 ½ weeks. Parents and students are also strongly encouraged to check ParentVue on a weekly basis to view the most current grades for EVERY class. What do I do if I am absent? Always check the class blog for agendas, handouts, and assignment due dates. Students who miss assignments because of an absence will have an opportunity to make up missed work. Students are given one calendar day for each day absent + one day to turn in the work. It is the student's responsibility to check with the teacher about any make-up work. After a unit is complete, work from that unit will not be accepted (see your teacher for possible opportunities to make up zeros). Grade Breakdown Summative Assessments: 35% Essays, projects, unit assessments   Daily Work: 30% Classwork assignments, warm-ups Formative Assessments: 25% Standards checkpoint Homework: 10% Do I have to read outside of class? All students will be expected to read independently on a daily basis. Students must bring a silent reading book to school so they are prepared for independent reading during Flexible Learning Time and language arts. What if I need extra help? The language arts department offers free tutoring every Monday morning from 8:15-8:45. You can find the tutoring schedule on the ECMS website or on any teacher’s blog. What are the units of study? This year, we will be covering four units: 1- Stories of Change 2- The Power to Change 3- Changing Perspectives 4- The Final Act These units can be found in your SpringBoard textbook. Supplies Black and blue pens 1 Spiral Notebook 1 Binder Dividers NOTE: This syllabus is a guide and is subject to change in order to accommodate class and individual needs. Students will be made aware of any changes that may occur. alissa.colacicco@cobbk12.org 2