English Language Arts 8
Course Expectations
Mrs. Bogner and Mrs. Kullman
September 2015
Welcome to the HamburgMiddle School! As a member of the eighth grade, you will be expected to learn and respect our classroom rules and procedures for English Language Arts 8. To help all Eighth GradeELA students succeed, I would like to explain the course and communicate my expectations to you.
The Four Golden Rules/ Procedures: All students will be prompt, prepared, polite and productive.
1. Be Prompt: You are expected to be in your assigned seat and ready to work at the start of class. Make sure you complete the “Start Up” activity as soon as you enter the room!
2. Be Prepared: You must bring your 3-ring binder, lined paper, composition notebook, assigned novel or textbook, and a blue or black ink pen to class each day. You can also turn in your 3x 5 index cards at the beginning of the year!
3. Be Polite: You will be respectful, considerate and polite to all people and property.
4. Be Productive: You will come to class and use all of the resources available to learn and explore new and exciting ways to enjoy the English language.
New YorkState Learning Standards: This course will focus on developing and improving your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Students will read, write, listen and speak for:
- Information and understanding
- Literary response and expression
- Critical analysis and evaluation
- Social interaction
Homework/ Assignments: All assignments are due on the assigned due date. Homework is due the following class day unless stated otherwise. Assignments should be complete, written in your best handwriting in blue or black inkor typed and have the proper heading. A student who receives a CR (correct and return) on an assignment must correct his or her work and return it to Mrs. Bogner the following class day. A student will not earn a grade for CR until it is corrected and re-submitted to Mrs. Bogner. Points will be deducted from any assignments that do not meet these expectations.
Tests and Quizzes: Tests will always be announced. Quizzes may or may not be announced. Tests and quizzes will vary in structure- multiple choice, short answer questions, fill-in-the-blank, true-false, essay questions, etc...
Grading: Quarterly grades are determined by adding all points earned in a marking period, divided by the total possible points. Students will have the opportunity for extra credit. These points will be added to the total points earned.
Total Points Earned = Quarterly Average
Total Points Possible
Extra, Extra, Read All About It!:
- You will have Independent Reading throughout the year- more information will be provided on a separate handout.
- Any work not completed or not turned in will be given a zero.
- If you have any questions, make sure you come and talk to Mrs. Bogner.
Parents/ Guardians: I believe open lines of communication are essential to learning. I will be in contact with parents, as necessary. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to contact me through the main office (646-3250). I look forward to meeting you at Open House.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bogner
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