Mrs. Hutek Grade 8

MY GOALS:

To maintain an environment conducive to learning.

To assist students in developing useful time management and study skills.

To assist students in developing a love for literature.

To encourage accurate self-expression through writing.

To foster increased understanding of world cultures.

MY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the goals and philosophies of the school.

To give witness to the Gospel message.

To be aware of individual student needs and provide assistance.

To be prepared with appropriate lesson plans and materials.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

To arrive at school each day prepared and rested.

To complete classwork and homework and to have both available.  (The student planner is an invaluable organizational tool and must be used.)

To cooperate with classmates and teachers.

To make every effort to make up assignments missed while absent. (Use class planner.)

HOME RESPONSIBILITES:

To provide guidance to their child as he/she determines a study schedule and work place.

To check his/her student’s planner and, for 8^th graders, the  point sheet periodically.

To be aware of school policies.

To encourage his/her child to do his/her best.

HOMEWORK POLICY:

Homework gives students the opportunity to practice skills taught during the school day. Students will have social studies work (study vocabulary, take notes, or answer questions, etc.) Monday –Thursday. Specific language arts assignments will be given at least two of the four nights. Some long-term projects will be assigned, giving students the opportunity to practice managing their time and setting short-term goals. In addition, students are expected to read and accumulate points from AR books. The point totals are on my AR Requirements page. Students may want to read 15-20 minutes nightly to accomplish this goal.

If a student is absent, he/she is expected to check the class planner for required work. The class planner contains any required assignments and type of notes provided that day. The class planner should be checked after any absence.

Doing homework on a regular basis can improve a student’s grade as well as help him/her master skills and understand concepts. Students begin each quarter with 100 points in each subject. Three points are subtracted for the first late assignment. Five points are subtracted for all other late assignments. Deficiencies are given after the fourth late assignment.  Students begin over each quarter. When an assignment is late, one point will be taken from the 8^th grade student’s point sheet.

GRADING POLICY FOR LANGUAGE ARTS:

Tests and major projects: 35%.  Classwork and quizzes: 35%. Spiral and journal: 10%. Homework: 10%. Participation: 10%.  The participation grade is based students actively participating; they volunteer answers, follow along, and stay on task in group or partner work. Language Arts includes literature, writing, vocabulary development, and conventions (grammar).

GRADING POLICY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES:

Tests and major projects: 40%. Classwork and quizzes: 35%. Spiral: 10%.  Homework: 10%. Participation: 5%. The participation grade is based on the students actively participating; they volunteer answers, ask questions, follow along, and stay on task when working with a partner.

 
GRADING POLICY FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Tests and major projects: 35%. Classwork and quizzes: 35%. Homework: 10%. Participation: 10%. Service Hours: 10%. 5 service hours are due each quarter. The participation grade is based on the active participation of the student; they volunteer answers, ask questions, follow along, and stay on task.