Classroom Expectations

Required Materials:

o Textbooks are required every class day unless otherwise instructed.

o A notebook is required everyday for note taking, and in-class writing assignments.

o A binder, or folder, is required for storage of homework, quizzes, tests, and other materials.

o A blue or black pen, a red pen, and a pencil are needed.

o Any other materials – handouts, homework, etc.

Classroom Rules:

o Be on time! Be in your seat when it is time for the class to begin or be counted Tardy.

o Be prepared! Have all your supplies, including homework, with you every day.

o Behave in a way that helps you and others learn.

Homework Policy:

Homework is given on a regular basis since it is essential to learning. It is regularly assigned and checked.

o All homework assignments are due at the beginning of the next class period.

o Advance notice of due dates for long term assignments is given. If you have an excused absence on the day a long term assignment is due, it will be collected on the day of your return. Late work on long term assignments will NOT be accepted.

o If an assignment is late, the following procedure will be followed:

· You will have until the end of the day to get that homework in for HALF credit only.

· If you miss three assignments, you will be assigned a 30 minute detention.

Make-up Work:

o If you have any excused absences you will be allowed to make-up all work and receive full credit. Make-up work must be turned in on the day after you return to school.

Grades:

6th Reading:

Homework: Points vary per worksheet

Quizzes/Vocab: 25 pts each

Tests: 100 pts each

AR: 50 pts each quarter

8th Literature

Daily Work: 10%

Accelerated Reader: 10%

Vocabulary: 15%

Quizzes: 25%

Tests: 40%

8th Advanced Literature

Daily Work: 5%

Accelerated Reader: 15%

Vocabulary: 10%

Quizzes: 30%

Tests: 40%

Grading Scale:                               Advanced Grading Scale:

A 90-100                                         A 93-100

B 80-89                                           B 84-92

C 70-79                                           C 75-83

D 60-69                                           D 60-74

F 59 and below                               F 59 and below