MARKS
Ms. Hawkins
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COMMUNICATION
with the teacher
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CLASS MATERIALS
to be successful
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Course Description
and Objectives
Students will read and write daily through a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in English for high school and beyond. We will use inquiry and collaborative methods to spark creativity and develop critical thinking skills which will prepare students for high school and the workforce. The classroom environment will be a place that fosters a lifelong love of reading.
The following topics will be emphasized: fiction, drama, nonfiction, poetry, literary analysis, research, writing, and grammatical skills. If you meet the district criteria at the end of the course you will earn one English credit, and be eligible to enter English I in the 8th grade.
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ENGLISH 7
class grading scale
Minor
Major Essays
Classwork
Homework
Warm Ups
Quizzes
Discussions
Group Work
Projects
Tests
Essays
Presentations
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Textbook
Class novels will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis for students to check out. Students are always welcome to purchase their own copy to annotate.
We will be using HMH student textbooks and grammar workbooks. These books will be kept in the classroom
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GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, READING, WRITING, & SPEAKING
taught and reviewed daily.
ENGLISH 7
Electronics Policy
Personal electronic devices should be turned off during the school day per district policy. Devices should not be out during class, unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. For every instance a student has their personal devices (including but not limited to: AirPods, wireless headphones, cell phones, iPads, etc.), they will receive a referral per Bryson Middle’s policy.
First offense: Student will be given a warning.
Second offense: Student will be written up.
Personal devices are to be turned off between the hours of 8:00-3:15 each school day.
Major
Grade Scale:
90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C
60-69 D Below 60 F
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FOOD & DRINK POLICY
In general, food and drinks are not permitted in my classroom with the exception of water in a school-compliant water bottle. Candy given to students by myself will be allowed.
Grades will be updated in PowerSchool as regularly as possible. Assignments that require a written response such as projects and essays will take longer than 7 days to be entered into the gradebook.
If you are absent, you are responsible for completing your make-up work
Number of days missed Days to make up work
1-2 2
3 3
4 4
5 or more 5
It is the student’s responsibility to check Google Classroom, ask a classmate, or their teacher for help on making up any notes, and/or to meet with Ms. Hawkins to make up any tests, quizzes, or papers.
ABSENCES AND GRADES
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ASSIGNMENT FORMATTING
All typed assignments must be in 12 PT TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT, double-spaced, and have 1” margins with your name, class period, and date in the top left corner with a centered title.
We will follow the MLA 9 format for all major writing assignments.
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HOMEWORK
Students should read 20 minutes every night.
Some concepts will be taught using a flipped classroom style. Students are expected to review the material or take notes prior to class. In class, concepts will be clarified and applied to actual work.
Most work will be able to be completed in class if students use their time wisely. Some work may need to be done outside of classes to finish incomplete classwork or projects.
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BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
English Language Arts Policies and Procedures
PLAGIARISM/CHEATING
BMS does not tolerate plagiarism or cheating. Students caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive an automatic GFA and a discipline referral per school policy. Subsequent offenses will result in further disciplinary action. AI generated work is considered plagiarism.
RETAKE POLICY
Students may retake a minor assignment/quiz if they score below a 50. Students may retake ONE major assignment per quarter, but will be required to complete a request to retake form, and complete relearning activities in order to qualify for a retake.
The form needs to submitted within five days of receiving your grade.
Ten points will be ta3
ken off for every day that an assignment is late. Assignments will not be accepted after two days, and the zero will stand
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English Language Arts Policies and Procedures
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Miscellaneous
Consequences
Minor infractions will result in a LiveSchool point deduction or silent lunch.
MAJOR actions receive major consequences – referrals or being removed from the room by an administrator.
YOU are responsible for your own actions. Positive behavior will result in classroom coupons, positive LiveSchool points, candy, or a positive call home.
RESPONSIBILITY and preparation
It is your responsibility to:
Late Work Policy
Students are expected to make up missing/late work as soon as possible. After three days past the missing assignment due date, it will be marked as NHI (Not Handed In). Students will be expected to fill out a late form for every late assignment they submit after the turn in date. Students are not able to turn work in after the cut off date (5 school days AFTER the due date).
Please see my website for more information and updates.
http://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/misshawkins
Teacher Website
Words of Wisdom
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." - Ludwig Wittgenstein
"Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going." - Rita Mae Brown
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Gandhi
Ten points will be ta3
ken off for every day that an assignment is late. Assignments will not be accepted after two days, and the zero will stand
Acknowledgement and Information Form
**Please detach and return this sheet. The syllabus needs to be retained for your records.**
We have read and understood the course syllabus for English 7 this year.
Student signature: ________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: _________________________________
Student name (please print): ____________________________________
Parent/Guardian name(s) (please print): ________________________________________
Does your child have access to the Internet at home? Yes No�
Parent Contact Information:
In order to provide the most up to date information regarding your child’s educational progress, please provide the following information:
What is/are the best phone number(s) to contact a parent/guardian?
What is/are the best email address(es) to contact a parent/guardian?
What is your preferred method of contact? Email Phone Call Text
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Transportation Information:
How will your student be getting home each day? Bus Car Walk
If bus, what bus number do they ride? ___________
Other Information:
Does your child have any allergies? If so, please list them below.
Does your child have medical and/or physical needs? If so, please describe.
Please tell me about your child. What are their likes and dislikes? Strengths and areas of growth?
What are your hopes, concerns, expectations for this school year?
Ten points will be ta3
ken off for every day that an assignment is late. Assignments will not be accepted after two days, and the zero will stand
Acknowledgement and Information Form
**Please detach and return this sheet. The syllabus needs to be retained for your records.**
We have read and understood the course syllabus for English 7 this year.
Student signature: ________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: _________________________________
Student name (please print): ____________________________________
Parent/Guardian name(s) (please print): ________________________________________
Does your child have access to the Internet at home? Yes No�
Parent Contact Information:
In order to provide the most up to date information regarding your child’s educational progress, please provide the following information:
What is/are the best phone number(s) to contact a parent/guardian?
What is/are the best email address(es) to contact a parent/guardian?
What is your preferred method of contact? Email Phone Call Text
�
Transportation Information:
How will your student be getting home each day? Bus Car Walk
If bus, what bus number do they ride? ___________
Other Information:
Does your child have any allergies? If so, please list them below.
Does your child have medical and/or physical needs? If so, please describe.
Please tell me about your child. What are their likes and dislikes? Strengths and areas of growth?
What are your hopes, concerns, expectations for this school year?