1. Welcome to 7 th grade English Mrs. Morrison Team Apollo “Failure is NOT an option!”

2. English Novels, Articles, Non-fiction texts Writing – Argument, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Research M.U.G. Shot Monday, Term Tuesday Word Wednesday, CCELA Thurs./Fri.

3. How to get to Mrs. Morrison’s Website

4. Go to “Class Pages” Grade 7 and select “Mrs. Morrison”

5. Click on the link at the bottom

6. Follow the links at the left for more information

7. Homework Policy Homework is due the next day unless instructed otherwise. Late homework is accepted past the due date for 50% credit during trimester 1. If student is absent, they have 1 day to make up the work per number of days absent.

8. Success skills –Please check your student’s planner. It should be the same as the calendar on my website. –Monitor homework completion … ask to see the work and evaluate for “best effort” (ex. correct spelling, complete sentences) –Check grades on Zangle/Q regularly –First Progress Report goes home Oct. 8

9. Academic Grade Achievement = 75% Responsibility = 25%

10. Citizenship Grade This grade is based on class behavior each 6 weeks.

11. Classroom Rules

12. Effort Grade Grade is influenced by “Responsibility” category on Zangle/Q. It will also include: – Class participation – Quality of work turned in – Respecting deadlines RESPONSIBILITY = EFFORT!!

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14. Thank you so much for coming! Your participation in your child’s education is extremely important. E-mail me at morrisonb@cajonvalley.netmorrisonb@cajonvalley.net