1. Welcome to 8 th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Katheirn Marketto & Mr. Mathew Ward Room #603 Katherine.marketto@qacps.org Mathew.ward@qacps.org

2. Mrs. Marketto

3. Mr. Ward

4. Classroom Expectations Classroom expectations are outline in the class syllabus On Time ( as best you can) Be prepared to WORK/LEARN Ask for Help…Don’t wait for the teacher to help you! Put forth your best effort. Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Community

5. Classroom Procedures Please come to class each day, prepared with all of your materials. Immediately begin the warm-up, which will be posted on the board. – Quote Analysis Each day, there will be a grammar lesson and a writing lesson. Please do your best to remain focused and on task throughout the class period. Each week you will be responsible for spelling and vocabulary. You will be assessed each day. Please wait for the direction to pack up at the end of the period, before doing so. Please clean up after yourself.

6. Materials Chromebook Agenda Book Text Collection 3 Composition Books to Use Throughout the Year Durable Folder Highlighter (2) Expo Markers (3) Sticky Notes Pencils 2 Red Pens

7. Turning in Assignments Electronic assignments will be submitted on Google Classroom. Please be sure to share your documents when submitting them. Paper assignments will be turned into the bins labeled for each class period. In the event you do not have your Chromebook, you will need to HAND WRITE your work and then type it at home or after- school.

8. Homework Homework will be assigned each week. This will include vocabulary, spelling, and pre-fix/suffix review. You may also need to complete classwork at home, if you weren’t able to complete it in class. You are expected to spend time outside of class to prepare for quizzes. In addition, you may be asked to print documents at home, if you have printer access.

9. Restroom/Water Fountain Procedures Do you best to wait until I am not giving direct instruction, and then ask for permission to use the restroom. After I have given you permission, please sign out on the sign out sheet and take a bathroom pass with you to use the restroom. Go straight to the bathroom (in the 6 th grade wing) and return to the classroom immediately after using the bathroom. Sign in when you return. ONE student may use the bathroom at a time. If you have an emergency, you may leave the classroom to use the restroom without permission. I will, more than likely, send someone to check on you.

10. Nurse Procedures If you aren’t feeling well and would like to visit the nurse, please let me know and I will write a pass for you.

11. Locker Procedures I expect you to be prepared for class every day. However, if you need to go to your locker, please ask for permission. Please sign out and take a pass with you, before going to your locker. Sign in when you return. Go straight to your locker, get what you need, and return to class.

12. Borrowing Materials Again, I expect you to be prepared for class. However, if you need something, there are materials in the back of the room for your use. You may borrow these items at anytime. PLEASE RETURN ALL BORROWED MATERIALS. If materials aren’t returned, I will not replenish them. Once they are gone, they are gone!

13. If you are absent… If you are absent, please check my webpage to find out what you missed. If you have questions about assignments, please see me. In addition, if you have questions about your grades, YOU need to ask. If your parents inquire I will let them know that you did not ask for clarification and may have you come in after-school to make sure you fully understand what is expected and to clear up your questions.

14. The POWER of Language IS MEANT TO BE FUN and Challenging! We will push you to think outside the box, be creative, take risks, state your opinions and become a better communicator. The Power of Academic Writing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SFlC86gw6Q