Welcome
to 8th grade ELA & Social Studies!
This year we will be exploring Literature,
Poetry, Writing, & American History. You will be expected to follow the
classroom and school discipline code at ALL times. As it pertains to this class
the rules are as follows:
1. Be responsible.
- Be on time
and prepared with all supplies everyday!
- Complete
work on time! Late homework will not be accepted unless you are legally
absent from school.
- NO GUM
CHEWING!
- No eating or
drinking in the classroom.
2.
Be safe.
- Keep your
hands to yourself
- No hitting
or wrestling at anytime!
- Stay in your
seats unless you have permission to leave your seat.
- Sign out and
get a pass to leave the room.
3.
Be respectful!
- Raise your
hand AND wait to be called on if you want to share.
- Do not put
others down. Everyone has the right to contribute.
How
do I get a good grade?
You will be required to participate
in classroom discussions and projects. Homework will help to prepare you for
these activities. In addition to these activities, you will have assessments in
the form of quizzes and tests. Your quarter grades will be determined according
to the following criteria:
Homework = ___%
Class-work/participation = ___%
Quizzes = ___%
Tests = ___%
Projects = ___%
By signing below I acknowledge that I
understand what is expected of me/my child. I will do my best to meet these
goals and will accept the consequences when I don't.
Student signature:
___________________________
Parent/guardian signature______________________
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