Basic+Class+Information

Welcome to 8th Grade English!
 * __ GRADING POLICY: __**

*It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ask for the missing work and turn it in a timely manner as agreed upon with the teacher. *If you are absent on the due date of an assignment/test, the assignment is due (test will be given) ON THE DAY of your RETURN. ** REQUIRED SUPPLIES **
 * HOMEWORK/PARTICIPATION 10% **
 * VOCABULARY WORKSHOP 10% **
 * READING WORKSHOP 40% **
 * __ WRITING WORKSHOP 40% __**
 * OVERALL GRADE 100% **
 * HOMEWORK POLICY: ** Graded assignments lose FIVE points for each day after the due date. Check assignments will NOT be accepted late, as we will go over the assignments in class.
 * ABSENCE POLICY: **
 * * 2 Marble Composition Books **
 * *1 3-Subject Spiral Notebook **
 * *Scotch Tape **
 * *Pencils/Blue or Black Ink Pens **
 * *Highlighter **
 * *Colored Pencils **
 * *USB Memory Stick **

** Succeed with P.R.I.D.E. **
 * Preparation – ** get to class ON-TIME and PREPARED with materials and homework
 * Respect ** - show respect for both the feelings and property of classmates, teachers, and yourself
 * Involvement ** – be a part of what’s going on in the classroom and in your school
 * Discipline ** – conduct yourself in a manner APPROPRIATE to the task. Raise your hand during class discussions, maintain a reasonable volume during group work, and stay on-task throughout class.
 * Enthusiasm ** - have FUN and LEARN!

// Please note, acts of bullying, harassment, or violence will be immediately referred to the office. //
 * Consequences: **
 * 1) Discussion with teacher.
 * 2) Parent Contact
 * 3) Detention
 * 4) Referral to Office