Seventh Grade English/Language Arts Policies
Classroom Expectations
Throughout the year your child will be asked to be a writer, a reader, and a wordsmith. Our activities in class will center around these three ideas. Your child will need to get a notebook/journal that we will be
Homework Policy
I am a parent as well and value your time. Therefore, homework is assigned because it will truly benefit your child to complete the work at home. Please help me make your child successful by monitoring his/her progress and homework completion.
Word Study
Weekly, students will be responsible for word study words that are specific to your student’s needs. These words will be studied in class and occasionally given as homework. Your student will be tested/quizzed over these words throughout the year.
Grading Policy
Assessments (Tests) 15%
Projects/Writing 20%
Participation (Class work) 20%
Notebook Completion 45%
**All homework and assignments are due on time; however, late work will be accepted with a 5 point deduction for everyday it is late. For example, 1 day late = -5 pts, 2 days late = -10 pts, etc. **
Grading Scale
93-100 A
85-92 B
77-84 C
70-76 D
0 -69 F
Classroom Expectations
Throughout the year your child will be asked to be a writer, a reader, and a wordsmith. Our activities in class will center around these three ideas. Your child will need to get a notebook/journal that we will be
Homework Policy
I am a parent as well and value your time. Therefore, homework is assigned because it will truly benefit your child to complete the work at home. Please help me make your child successful by monitoring his/her progress and homework completion.
Word Study
Weekly, students will be responsible for word study words that are specific to your student’s needs. These words will be studied in class and occasionally given as homework. Your student will be tested/quizzed over these words throughout the year.
Grading Policy
Assessments (Tests) 15%
Projects/Writing 20%
Participation (Class work) 20%
Notebook Completion 45%
**All homework and assignments are due on time; however, late work will be accepted with a 5 point deduction for everyday it is late. For example, 1 day late = -5 pts, 2 days late = -10 pts, etc. **
Grading Scale
93-100 A
85-92 B
77-84 C
70-76 D
0 -69 F