English 7
Guajome Park Academy
CLASS GOALS
Ms. Wanningen
2020-2021
wanningenam@guajome.net
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students learn and enhance their knowledge in the core skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students
write in the genres of argument, narrative, and informative writing. Vocabulary and grammar build on and continue from 6th grade using a list of essential academic vocabulary. Students read various forms of literature and informational texts to support their development of comprehension and analysis.
Virtual Learning Schedule
Class Rubric
Class procedures, directions, and school policies.
ENCOURAGE
FOLLOW
RESPECT
Yourself, your classmates, and your environment.
Your growth, your voice, and different opinions.
Our mission:
Create, empower, and develop your own voice!
Score: | Criteria: |
4: Advancing | I’ve mastered this topic (no mistakes). |
3: Accomplishing | I know this topic pretty well (little mistakes). |
2: Approaching | I’m beginning to understand this topic (big mistakes!). |
1: Developing | I don’t know where to start. |
Monday | Tuesday & Thursday Periods 1, 2, & 3 | Wednesday & Friday Periods 4, 5, & 6 | |||
9:00 - 11:00 11:00-11:15 11:30-11:45 11:45-1:00 1:15-1:30 1:45-2:00 2:15-2:30 2:45-3:00 | Individual Work Time Period 1 Period 2 Lunch Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 | 8:00 - 8:30 8:30 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:30 9:30 - 10:00 10:00- 10:30 10:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 3:00 | Period 1 Instruction Period 1 Practice BREAK Period 2 Instruction Period 2 Practice BREAK Period 3 Instruction Period 3 Practice LUNCH Individual Work Time! | 8:00 - 8:30 8:30 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:30 9:30 - 10:00 10:00- 10:30 10:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 3:00 | Period 4 Instruction Period 4 Practice BREAK Period 5 Instruction Period 5 Practice BREAK Period 6 Instruction Period 6 Practice LUNCH Individual Work Time! |
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Grading
Homework and classwork, including formative assessments will be 30% of the students’ total grade. Summative assessments will be 70% of the students’ total grade. All summative assessments will be announced in advance and be given a rubric for success.
Ms. Wanningen
2020-2021
wanningenam@guajome.net
LATE ASSIGNMENTS & ABSENT
Assignments are expected to be turned in on the due date. Not before or after. Please view our weekly agenda for the due dates. All work must be turned in within two weeks of the due date or the assessment will be given a 50%. If you have an emergency or go on vacation, notify me as soon as possible so your assignment will not be penalized.
TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments will be turned in electronically through google classroom. Assignments that have been emailed or “shared” through google drive are not considered to be turned in and will not be graded. All assignments must have the correct MLA heading. If you turn in someone else's work as your own you will receive a zero as well as the owner of the work and administration and parents will be notified.
70%
30%
Summative Assessments 70%
Learning Tasks 30%
Zoom Meeting Expectations!
Wake up early and be on time! | Turn your camera on and wear appropriate clothing |
Use headphones, if available. |
Mute your mic! |
Sit in a quiet place with a neutral background. | Pay attention to the speaker. | Participate! Raise your hand and write in the chat. | Be respectful of everyone! |
TECHNOLOGY POLICY
DISCIPLINE POLICY
It is important that all students have access to a distraction free environment for learning! Our mission this year is to create a space where we can all grow and learn. Classroom disruptions will be addressed in the following order:
1st Infraction: Warning
2nd Infraction: Loss of privilege and contact home
3rd Infraction: Meeting to discuss behavior and detention
4th Infraction: Write-up or sent to principal’s office
Ms. Wanningen
2019-2020
Ms. Wanningen
RESTROOM / WATER BREAKS
Go to the restroom and drink water before class. Only one student may go to the restroom at a time. Fill out restroom check out sheet before leaving the classroom.
CHROMEBOOKS: Chromebooks are a privilege and will be used often. Students are expected to abide by all school digital safety rules and guidelines. Students are not to be playing games, using messenger sites, or surfing the internet during class time.
CELLPHONES: Out of respect for the learning environment, all electronics are to be put away in your backpack unless permission has been granted (and DON’T ASK!). Student who break the rules will be warned first. The second time they will have their phone confiscated and sent to admin for parent pick-up. In addition, the student will be asked to turn in their cell phones when they arrive to class each day.
Food and Drink Policy
No food or drink, other than water, is allowed in the classroom unless given permission by the teacher. Allergy information will be collected during the first week of class.
Book Checkout Policy: When you checkout a book from the classroom, you will fill out the book loan checkout sheet. If a student repeatedly does not return books, book checkout privileges will be voided.
Office Hours!
During distant learning, I will be supporting your learning by offering office hours. This will be one on one time for me to assist you individually with your assignments and learning goals. During this time, you can ask questions about an assignment(s) and I can help you through them.
Day: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Every monday I will send out a form for you to request a meeting during office hours. If you want to request a meeting for the same day, email wanningenam@guajome.net