1. Mrs. Lawrence’s Class Expectations
7th Grade Language Arts Syllabus:
Students: We will review this syllabus when you receive the signature acknowledgment page; please sign and then, bring it home for your parent to do the same.
Parents: After you review the syllabus online, sign the appropriate lines on the acknowledgment page. Also, share something about your child that will help inform the learning environment in the space provided. I will post some guidelines, titled “7 Things to Tell the Teacher.”
Thank you!

2. Middle School English Responsibility and Preparation Communication
2017
Mrs. Lawrence
2018
Welcome to Room 205!
Communication
Remember:
Visit the Gradebook
on your student/parent
portals. 1 2
3 (305) ; ext. 2279
4 Remind App
Responsibility and Preparation .
Start
working on
bell ringers immediately so class starts within 5 minutes of the bell.
Come
prepared to
class with a smile, cooperative attitude, curiosity, courage & creative mind: seize the opportunity
to learn!
Work should
be turned-in on its due date. Late work
will lose points on a per-day-late
basis.
If you would like to donate a ream of paper, a tissue box, or color markers,
You will receive extra credit!
Class Materials
1 composition
notebook
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30%
20%
20%
20%
10%
class novel
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Pen(s)
Bell ringers/Daily Work
Papers
Projects
Tests & Quizzes
Reading Response
writing folder
Participation
Expo marker

3. Policy for Grades & Absences
Thank you for your assistance in making this a stellar year!
Dear Parent,
Remind your child to ask questions.
It is my pleasure to meet you and my passion to teach and inspire your child this year. Seventh grade is an exciting and challenging time for students. Throughout the year, we will develop learning habits, and practice strategies to embrace the power of language through reading and writing and thinking exercises.
Please keep in mind that your child is part of the large beating heart in my classroom, and if we work together, as a team, all the children will prosper. If I contact you, I am calling to understand the bigger picture before I share the behavior witnessed in the classroom. I ask you to do the same. Please inquire into the situation before pointing fingers at who or what might be the cause. Hormones are racing at this age, and we need to make certain that these young adults are supported by cooperative adults.
Mrs. Lawrence
Weekly and daily work will be updated weekly (bell ringers, participation, and quizzes). Please check grades regularly and feel free to ask me any questions that you might have about a particular grade.
If you are absent, you are responsible for completing your make-up work (one day for make-up for each day absent).
All make-up work will be placed in your class’s absent folder, and your name will be written on any work you missed.
It is your responsibility to ask a classmate, or me for help, and/or meet to make-up any tests, quizzes or classwork. *In fact, you can add your name to an after-school time slot in my appointment book to ensure you receive the attention you need.
Important
Student Handbook
Policy
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A hall
pass will not be administered
during the first and last 10 mins of each period.
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Main Novel Study
Regular Language Arts: Wonder
Gifted Language Arts: The Book Thief
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Electronic Devices
Study Time
Electronic devices should be kept in students’ backpacks, or the assigned classroom pocket. Devices should not be out during class, unless otherwise instructed by the teacher or with permission.
First offense: Student will turn the phone into the teacher until the end of class.
Most work will be able to be completed in class if students use their time wisely. The exception to this would be projects.
If students do not complete work during class, in the time allotted, it will be assigned as homework so students can adhere to the determined deadlines.
There will be occasional iReady and Quizlet assignments to complete. Students may schedule time at the school lab if a home computer is unavailable.
Second offense: Student will turn the phone into the teacher until the end of day.
Third offense: Phone will be turned into office and parents will have to pick up the device from the office.

4. The form on the right will be sent home with your child:
Discipline Procedure
student
STUDENT
I, _______________________________________, have read, understood, and agree to the policies and procedures in this course syllabus, whether I read it online, or listened to the review in class. I will return online, if I have any questions throughout the year.
_____________________________________________ _________________
Signature/Firma Date/Fecha
After reading the syllabus, one thing I want to improve this year is ___________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
PARENT
I, _______________________________, (please print your name) have reviewed and discussed the course syllabus online with my daughter/son, and I am aware of the policies and procedures in this course syllabus.
____________________________________ _______________
Signature/Firma Date/Fecha
If you could not view the syllabus online, please print your name and sign here: _________________________
I will give your child the print version Print your name
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Sign your name
_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
BEST PHONE NUMBER TO REACH ME (work/cell) BEST TO REACH ME
If you would like to share something with me about our student this year, please do below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Classroom Rules:
1.Respect everyone in the classroom
*raise your hand to share, and leave your seat
2.Listen and follow the directions
*start first item of agenda, or bell ringer
3.Ask questions when you need help
*do your best 
Rewards: Students who choose to behave accordingly will be rewarded.
1. Verbal praise will be given.
2. Lollipop might be given.
3. Positive notes will be sent home to the parent/guardian.
4. Telephone calls will be made to the parent/guardian.
5. OTHER (To be arranged by students and teacher.)
Consequences: Students who choose to misbehave will adhere to one or more of the following consequences.
1. Warning
2. Parent/Guardian Contact (Note and/or Telephone Call)
3. Detention
4. Parent/Team Conference
5. Referral
parent