1. Mrs. Lawrence’s Class Expectations
7th Grade Language Arts Syllabus Assignment
Students: We will review this syllabus when you receive the signature acknowledgment page. Return the page on the due date with signatures.
Parents: After you review the syllabus online, sign the appropriate lines on the acknowledgment page (student will bring this home). Please take a brief moment to share something about your child that will help inform the learning environment in the space provided. You may choose to follow the guidelines under the “links” section of my page, titled “7 Things to Tell the Teacher.”
Thank you!

2. Middle School English Responsibility and Preparation Communication
Mrs. LAWRENCE
School Year:
Class Materials
1 composition notebook, pens, pencils,
info/homework folder, *1 packet of print paper, Wordly Wise workbook, Collections online textbook
Welcome to Room 205!
I am looking forward to sharing your adventure of 7th grade this school year! Please preview what is expected, so we can get started. .
Communication
Responsibility and Preparation
Mindset Needed: a smile, cooperative attitude, patience curiosity, courage & creative mind: seize the opportunity
to learn!
Action:
Start
working on
bell ringer immediately after reading the board for daily direction, and carry on…
After Reflection:
Turn work in
on its due date, with name, date, period.
*Late work results in zero effort.
***Mrs. Lawrence’s page
(assignments and important info is posted here) 
2 student’s agenda 3
4 (305) ; ext. 2279

3. Policy for Grades & Absences
Thank you for your assistance in making this a stellar year!
Dear Parent,
Policy for Grades & Absences
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
Students will be updated weekly about assignments. Please check grades regularly and feel free to ask me any questions that you might have about a particular grade.
For every day of an excused absence, student has a day to make-up an assignment.
All make-up work will be placed in your class’s absent folder, or please see teacher.
It is your responsibility to ask a classmate, or teacher for help, and/or meet to make-up any class work.
*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.
Study Time
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Most work will be able to be completed in class
if students use their time wisely. The exception to this would be projects.
__________________________________
BYOD: Technology Usage
*Important
Student
Handbook
Policy
Electronic devices should be kept in students’ backpacks, or the assigned classroom location. 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.
In some instances, if students do not complete work in the time allotted, it will be assigned as homework so students can adhere to the determined deadlines .
There will be occasional online assignments to complete. Students may schedule time at the school lab if a home computer is unavailable.
A hall
pass will not be
administered
and last 10 mins of each period.
during the first
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
_________________________
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, and continue…
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