1. What to Expect 2014-2015 7th Grade Language Syllabus-Ms. Rogers
Welcome to 7th grade! I look forward to an exciting year full of new learning adventures with you. Please keep this syllabus in your notebook at all times.
Expectations
. Come to class prepared to learn. This means be in your seat with all materials working quietly on the bell ringer.
. Do not bring any food, drinks, candy, or gum into the classroom without prior permission from Ms. Rogers.
. Follow the accountability procedures.
. Respect your teacher, your classmates, and yourself. This includes words and actions.
. Remember the Golden Rule.
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Materials: 3 subject college ruled spiral notebook (use for this class only), pencils (no pens), and glue stick/tape
Optional: colored pencils & highlighter
What to Expect
Common Core: We will explore writing and language this year using the College and Career Readiness Standards as our guide.
Bell Ringers: Each day there will be a different bell ringer to complete. The bell ringers will be graded monthly, and we will have a quiz on material covered by the bell ringers.
Grading Portfolios: All tests, quizzes, writing assignments/ projects will be kept in a portfolio that will be kept in the classroom.
ISN: Your Interactive Student Notebook is extremely important, and guidelines for maintaining your notebook will be given to you. **This is a SEPARATE notebook from literature!**
ISN Checks and Tests: I will “check” your notebook throughout the year to make sure it is up to date and accurate. On some tests and quizzes you will be able to use your notebook. Lastly, at the end of each 9 weeks, you will take a notebook test.
9 Week Exam: At the end of the 9 weeks, we will review material as needed and take an exam covering the standards we’ve learned so far.
Daily Participation Grade
Each day you will receive 10 participation points.
5 points for being in your seat on time working quietly on the bell ringer
5 points for bringing all required materials
Consequences
. Warning/ reminder of expectations
(1st check)
. Private student/ teacher conference & behavior form
(2nd check)
. Written assignment & call home
(3rd check)
. Detention
(4th check)
. Office referral
(5th check)
**Steps may be skipped if necessary.**
Contact Information
Phone: (205) 594: 7044
Planning Period: 1:05-2:00 P.M.
Website: michelerogersams.weebly.com
(worksheets, bell ringers, study guides, etc can be found on my site)
Remind: For text reminders, text (256) with the or for reminders, send a blank to (Remind will send you reminders about tests, quizzes, due dates, what’s going on at school, etc.)
Grading Policy
9 Week Exam: 10 %
Daily Participation: 10 %
Homework, Classwork, and Writing: 30 %
Tests, Quizzes, and Projects: 50 %
*Large writing assignments will be considered projects and will count 50%. Smaller writing assignments will only count 30%.
Please note this syllabus is subject to change. If it does, prior notice will be given.