7th Grade Literature Mrs. Garrett 2016-2017 Wordly Wise Vocabulary * 15 Vocabulary words per week * Online access at www.wordlywise3000.com * Test on Friday – Major Grade * Homework activity every night. – Daily grades * Vocabulary squares for extra credit each week * Students can retest one test per six weeks for a grade made below a 70. Contact Information: garrettt@needvilleisd.com 979-793-4250 5th Period Conference 12:50 – 1:40 Teacher Webpage: Access my webpage and subscribe to my webpage for weekly classroom updates. 7th Grade Literature Mrs. Garrett Supplies Needed: $1 for composition book & folder Glue Scissors Markers Pens Pencils (I will provide students with a folder & composition book) Interactive Notebook: Each student will be expected to keep an interactive notebook in the classroom. This notebook will include notes/information provided by the teacher, as well as their responses to the information. 2016-2017 Accelerated Reader *Students will be required to read one AR book per six weeks on their level for a major grade. The AR test must be taken in my classroom while I am present. Students will not receive credit for AR test taken outside my class. *Due Dates: 1st six weeks: 9/28/16 2nd six weeks: 11/2/16 3rd six weeks: 12/14/16 4th six weeks: 2/15/17 5th six weeks: 4/5/17 5th six weeks: none due to library closure

Classroom Rules: Tardy Policy: Give 100%. All Day. Every Day Respect your environment, your peers, and your teacher. Come to class prepared with all materials. Follow all rules as outlined in the handbook. Tardy Policy: Warning After School Detention Office Referral *Any thereafter will each result in an office referral. Tardy count starts over at the beginning of the 2nd semester. Homework Misses: Students will be assigned lunch detention any time a daily grade homework assignment is incomplete. Discipline Policy: Verbal Warning Parent Contact After school detention Office referral *I reserve the right, depending on the degree of infraction, to move directly to consequence #4. Rewards Tickets will be handed out to students for good behavior, respecting peers, and good quality work. Each ticket is worth 2 points extra credit on any assignment. Accelerated Reader Each six weeks, one AR book with a minimum of 3 points must be read and tested on for a major grade. Failure to complete this will result in a ZERO and an office referral.

Student Information Sheet *Please return to Mrs. Garrett* Student’s Name:________________________________________________ Home Address:_________________________________________________ Father/Guardian’s Name:_________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Phone #: (Cell)______________________(Work)______________________ Mother/Guardian’s Name:________________________________________ I have received and read the rules, consequences, procedures, and supply list for Mrs. Garrett’s 7th grade Literature class. Please sign and return along with the supplies required by Friday, August 26th, 2016. Student Signature:______________________________________________ Parent Signature:_______________________________________________ Please circle: My child (has/does not have) my permission to view videos or movies rated G or PG to enhance the educational content covered in class. Please list or describe any additional information about your child that you feel might be helpful to make sure your child is a successful learner this year. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________