1. 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.
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2. Warm Up/Literature Notebook
On Level ELA 8
Mrs. Parker
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.
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