JUNIOR HIGH
All students have shelf space of their own for their books. They will need
to bring all supplies needed, each day. This includes pencils, notebook
paper, pens, and anything else requested ahead of time. There will be no
scrounging around on the floor for a spare pencil or begging paper off of a
classmate! They will need to bring backpacks with them.
Weekly grades will be given to homeroom teachers on Fridays, if it is below
80%. If a parent wants this information given directly to them, it is
available on-line, if desired.
I will meet with you during conference days when you meet with your child’s
teacher. However, feel free to request a conference anytime or email me
with your questions or concerns.
“PLP Wooden Nickels” will be distributed each week for those who have shown
consistent respect and responsibility in the classroom and who have turned
in homework (if any) all week. This means that supplies and homework are
brought each day and behavior and attitude are positive. “Nickels” can
be used at the PLP Store to purchase various prizes. The store will be open
every Monday.
Curriculum and Grading:
6th grade English will use the same curriculum as the regular class, with
some supplementary material as needed. This class is a combination of
grammar and writing.
7th grade English is a writing and grammar class using the same curriculum
as the regular class. They will do a book report each month on a book read
outside of class. They will use a different speller with an emphasis on
phonetics.
8th grade Literature will read classic novels and short stories to learn the
elements of literature and comprehension strategies. Their writing will
often be related to the literature. Their spelling book is different than
the regular class with an emphasis on roots and word meanings.
7th English 8th Literature
Book Reports 10% Literature 40%
Grammar 30% Writing 40%
Spelling 20% Spelling 20%
Writing 40%
6th English 6th Reading
Grammar 50% Literature 70%
Writing 50% Spelling 20%
Book Reports 10%
MATH:
The Math Department has a slightly different reward system than the
Reading/Language Department. Students will receive a coupon each day for
following the classroom rules. At the end of each week, students will have
an opportunity to exchange their coupons for various prizes the PLP classroom
store.
Curriculum and Grading:
The Jr. High will be using the same math curriculum as the regular classes.
If necessary, we will take additional time on concepts that are difficult
for the students.
6th-8th Math
Daily work 30%
Quizzes 20%
Tests 50%
