Mr. Garner’s Classroom Rules 1. Be on time. 2. Be prepared. 3. Be respectful.

Your Grade Group/Individual Classwork15% Group/Individual Classwork15% Tests and Quizzes25% Tests and Quizzes25% Journal20% Journal20% Homework10% Homework10% Reading Log10% Reading Log10% Participation10% Participation10% Projects/Book Reports10% Projects/Book Reports10%

Classroom Procedures Begin your journal entry immediately upon entering the classroom. Begin your journal entry immediately upon entering the classroom. If homework is due, turn it in to the metal basket on the front table upon entering the room. If homework is due, turn it in to the metal basket on the front table upon entering the room. If you need to sharpen your pencil, then hold up your pencil. If you need to sharpen your pencil, then hold up your pencil. If you need to throw away trash, then hold up the trash. If you need to throw away trash, then hold up the trash. If you need to use the restroom, complete the hall pass section and hold up your planner for me to sign. If you need to use the restroom, complete the hall pass section and hold up your planner for me to sign.

Things You Must Have Daily 3-ring binder divided into five sections 3-ring binder divided into five sections An adequate supply of paper An adequate supply of paper A pencil or pen (blue or black ink) A pencil or pen (blue or black ink) Other convenient stuff: Other convenient stuff: Highlighter Highlighter The novel that you are currently reading The novel that you are currently reading Set of colored pencils or markers Set of colored pencils or markers

Your Notebook Five Sections: Five Sections: Journal: This section should be updated daily at the beginning of each class. Journal: This section should be updated daily at the beginning of each class. Notes: Notes that are copied from classroom presentations, readings and videos are kept here. Notes: Notes that are copied from classroom presentations, readings and videos are kept here. Reading Log: This section is for reading logs. Parent signatures must be placed on reading logs each week. Reading Log: This section is for reading logs. Parent signatures must be placed on reading logs each week. Returned Work: A place to keep all returned work until the grade is verified on PIN/ Save some worksheets to help you study for tests. Returned Work: A place to keep all returned work until the grade is verified on PIN/ Save some worksheets to help you study for tests. Marzano Vocabulary: Literary Terms will go in this section of the English notebook. Marzano Vocabulary: Literary Terms will go in this section of the English notebook. Homework and classwork that has not been reviewed/graded should be kept in front of the sections or in a notebook pocket, whichever is most convenient. Homework and classwork that has not been reviewed/graded should be kept in front of the sections or in a notebook pocket, whichever is most convenient.

Journal The journal assignment is on the front screen daily and should be started immediately upon entering the classroom. The journal assignment is on the front screen daily and should be started immediately upon entering the classroom. Students are responsible for all journal assignments and are expected to turn in journal assignments periodically on announced dates. Students are responsible for all journal assignments and are expected to turn in journal assignments periodically on announced dates. The cover sheet will be available at when journals are due. The cover sheet will be available at when journals are due. The journal counts as 20% of your grade. The journal counts as 20% of your grade.

Reading Log Students are expected to maintain a reading log. Students are expected to maintain a reading log. Students must make at least three journal entries per week and have those entries signed by a parent prior to Friday of each week. Students must make at least three journal entries per week and have those entries signed by a parent prior to Friday of each week. 90 minutes = 100% 90 minutes = 100% 60 minutes = 90% 60 minutes = 90% 45 minutes = 80% 45 minutes = 80% 30 minutes = 70% 30 minutes = 70% Reading log sheets will be available at and students will receive instructions on how to make their own. Reading log sheets will be available at and students will receive instructions on how to make their own. The reading log counts as 10% of your grade. The reading log counts as 10% of your grade.

Homework Homework will be not be assigned on Wednesday or Friday. Formal homework assignments may be given on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Homework will be not be assigned on Wednesday or Friday. Formal homework assignments may be given on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some class assignments may be completed as homework. Some class assignments may be completed as homework. You may visit if you need to check the assignment. You may visit if you need to check the assignment. Homework is due on it’s due date. No credit is given for late homework. Homework is due on it’s due date. No credit is given for late homework. Homework counts as 10% of your final grade. Homework counts as 10% of your final grade.

Extra Credit Extra credit is averaged as extra points in the test/quiz category. Extra credit is averaged as extra points in the test/quiz category. Extra credit is given for reading books and taking the Accelerated Reader tests. For more information, go to and click on the “Extra Credit” link on the right side of the page. Extra credit is given for reading books and taking the Accelerated Reader tests. For more information, go to and click on the “Extra Credit” link on the right side of the page.

Absences Students who are absent are responsible for making up assignments. Absent students have the amount of time equal to their absence plus one day from the time of their return to school. For example, a student missing three days of school must turn in any work missed within four days of returning to school. Students who are absent are responsible for making up assignments. Absent students have the amount of time equal to their absence plus one day from the time of their return to school. For example, a student missing three days of school must turn in any work missed within four days of returning to school. Daily work is posted in the classroom and appears on the web site. It is the student’s responsibility to check these places and ask for necessary materials. I will not remind students. Daily work is posted in the classroom and appears on the web site. It is the student’s responsibility to check these places and ask for necessary materials. I will not remind students. I do not give assignments in advance for planned absences. I do not give assignments in advance for planned absences.