Welcome Parents! Mrs. Hall Room 28

Subjects Covered in 7th Grade ELA Reading/Literature: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and informational text Writing: responses to literature, narratives, argumentative essays, informational essays, and summaries. Vocabulary Spelling Grammar

Language Arts Grading Criteria Reading 25% Writing 25% Tests/Quizzes 30%

Classroom Rules 1. Keep, hands, feet, and objects to yourself 2. No teasing, bullying, or unkind remarks 3. Follow instructions the first time given 4. Be on time and prepared 5. The use of personal electronic devices is prohibited

Consequences Warning 5 minute time out 10 minute time out/Call home Buddy Room Referral to the Office *Severe Referrals: Student will be automatically removed from the classroom. *You child will be rewarded for good behavior!

Positive Attitude Daily Expectations Your child will bring these items to class everyday: Positive Attitude 2. Binder with dividers and writing paper (Every paper has a home.) 3. Student Agenda (Required for communication between home & school) 4. Homework when applicable 5. Pencil or Pen* (black or blue ink only) *Work will not be accepted if done in any other medium or color.

Student Agenda The purpose of the agenda is to organize your child’s assignments by subject and provide grade updates for you. On Mondays, your child will write his/her grade check in the agenda and circle it. The agenda must be signed by a parent or guardian before Friday’s class. If you have concerns or comments you can write me a message next to the signature as well. I will check the agendas every Friday and issue five points for the parent signature, which acknowledges you have reviewed the weekly grade check and assignments. *You can sign-up for the parent portal in our office. This will allow you and your child to check grades in all classes at all times.

Absences Students are responsible for turning in all missed assignments due to absence. Students will have one week to turn in missed assignments. Students returning from an absence are responsible for requesting their missed assignments for the day(s) they were absent. I will give students any missed handouts when they ask. Notes can be borrowed from a classmate, or your child can come see me after school. If your child does not turn in missed work, they will receive a 0%/ F for that work, and it will lower their grade even if the absence was excused. *You can email me or contact the school on the day of your child’s absence, and I will be happy to provide their assignments for the day.

Houghton Mifflin Website: my.hrw.com Our Class Books Houghton Mifflin: California Collections Novels and Biographies You or your child may check out a textbook at anytime. In addition, students will be receiving a user name and password for the Houghton Mifflin website within a few weeks as well. Houghton Mifflin Website: my.hrw.com

Classroom Procedures When the tardy bell rings, students must be in their assigned seats. During teacher instruction, students do not talk unless they are directed to by myself or if they raise their hand to ask a question or make a comment. Students are expected to ask appropriate questions and provide appropriate responses. When working independently, a student may: sharpen his/her pencil as needed, complete any missing assignments, or read a library book.

Classroom Procedures Continued NO gum, Gatorade, soda, food, or candy are permitted in class. Students may bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Cell phones must be powered off and out of sight, or they will be sent to the office to be picked up only by a parent or guardian. Notes that are written, passed, or read during class will be confiscated and parents will be notified. Students must ask for permission to leave the classroom and take the Hall Pass before exiting.

School Information Students may check out a library book. The computer lab is in room 36. Students may attend before school from 7:40- 8:00 A.M. or after school from 3:00-3:30 P.M. ASES is an after-school program that will be offered. If you are interested in enrolling your child in this program you can pick-up an enrollment packet in the office. If your child will be absent from school, parents should call 760-344-2153 and report the absence, or send a note when your child returns to school. Parents can also request their child’s assignments for all classes missed.

My Contact Info Room 28 Email: mhall@besd.org Phone number: 706-344-2153

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