1. Policies and Procedures
By: Mrs. Thomas

2. Classroom Rules Be RESPECTFUL of everyone. Let BAD attitudes outside.
Come PREPARED for class.
Turn in assignments ON TIME.

3. What students need to be prepared.
Notebook for Notes and Classwork
Students may use a multi-subject notebook or a binder with paper, as long as there is one section dedicated specifically to ELA.
Two Pocket Folder
Students may use multi-subject notebook or binder with built in pockets, as long as there is one pocket dedicated to ELA.
Working Pencil
Pen (Any Color)

4. NOVELS
Everyone: The Outsiders by: S.E. Hinton Standard: The Giver by: Lois Lowry Honors: Fahrenheit 451 by: Ray Bradbury

5. Grading
90 – 100 = A 80 – 89 = B 70 – 79 = C 60 – 69 = D 59 and below = F *This scale will be used for all assignments. *Quarterly grades are comprised of both formal and informal assignments. The breakdown is as follows: 35% Informal Assignments : Classwork, homework, and quizzes. 65% Formal Assignments : Formal tests and projects.

6. Retest (For scores below 80 on a test)
99 – 100 = – 98 = – 96 = – 94 = – 92 = – 90 = – 88 = – 86 = – 84 = – 82 = – 80 = – 78 = – 76 = – 74 = – 72 = – 70 = – 68 = – 66 = – 64 = – 62 = 61 *Students have up to two weeks to take their retests. *Students must attend working lunch and have a parent sign the original test prior to retaking the test.

7. Late Work
Students will receive up to an 80% for any assignment that is late.
Late assignments turned in after two weeks will result in a zero.

8. Online Information Email hannahj.thomas@cms.k12.nc.us Website
Hannahjthomas.weebly.com