1. Welcome to English I Honors
Mrs. MacMillan

2. Grading
The Grading scale for 8th grade English I: A= B= C= D= F= below 69

3. Grading
What will change from 7th grade GT to 8th grade English I Honors:
The pacing of the class and the level of reading, writing, and intensity of work required both within and outside of the classroom.
Three to four major novel studies will be required for the year.
Ex: To Kill a Mockingbird, Animal
Farm, The Odyssey, Romeo and Juliet.

4. Grading
English I is weighted as a high school class with the following emphasis:
Major Writing Assignments 35%
Tests: 35%
All other assignments 30%
(Quizzes, homework, classwork, journals etc…)
*Homework assignments will account
for 30% of a student’s grade!

5. Grading
English I students are working toward earning a high school credit.
English I accreditation is based on:
1st Quarter Grade: 20%
2nd Quarter Grade: 20%
3rd Quarter Grade: 20%
4th Quarter Grade: 20%
End of Course Exam: 20%
100 %

6. Grading
English I students must maintain a 77% average or higher to remain in the Honors program.
Student progress will be monitored closely and evaluated each Interim and Quarter grading period.
If students fall below the 77%, a conference will be held with the teacher, parents, student, and guidance/administration to determine the best course of action.

7. Class Novel Studies:
Complete between three to four class novels a year.
Majority of the reading is done outside of the class.
Students will be expected to discuss and analyze their reading in class.
Novel Study grades will come from classwork, reading checks, writing assignments, quizzes, tests, and novel based projects.

8. Independent Reading
Students are still be expected to keep up with independent reading while working on class novels.
Independent reading requires a reading log with journal entries that include a summary as well as a prediction.
The goal is to encourage students to explore their own interests and foster a love for reading.

9. Writing
Like reading assignments, a majority of writing assignments will be done outside of the classroom.
Student/Teacher conferences will be available to provide one-on-one time with students to discuss their writing and provide feedback.

10. Projects
Critical thinking projects, textual based projects, creative thinking projects.
Students will use research in some projects and will be expected to support their findings and cite their sources.
Approximately three to four projects throughout the school year.

11. Summer Reading
Rising 8th grade English I students will read: To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird will be the first Novel Unit when students return in the Fall.
A major writing assignment will be given on the 3rd day of school concerning the summer reading. (35% of their grade)
It is vital that students complete the summer reading and be prepared to discuss and complete assignments in August.

12. Welcome to Algebra I Honors
Mrs. Myers

13. Course Description
This course is intended for highly motivated students who wish to experience a challenging, rigorous curriculum.
The depth of topics, the pace at which the topics are covered, the breadth of application of concepts and the expected retention of topics are substantial.

14. Course Description
It is expected, therefore, that Algebra I Honors students assume a great deal of the responsibility for their learning, actively seeking assistance if they perceive it is needed.
Being the first math credit, the final grade WILL count toward your child’s GPA and class rank at the high school.

15. Grading B= 92-85 C= 84-77 D= 76-70 F= below 69
8th grade Algebra I Grading Scale A=
B= 92-85
C= 84-77
D= 76-70
F= below 69

16. Tests 50% Quizzes 30% Daily Practice 20% Grading
Algebra I is weighted as a high school class with the following emphasis:
Tests 50%
Quizzes 30%
Daily Practice 20%
Daily Practice is primarily homework and is really a “daily” event.

17. Grading Algebra I students are working towards a high school credit.
Algebra I accreditation is based on:
1st Quarter Grade: 20%
2nd Quarter Grade: 20%
3rd Quarter Grade: 20%
4th Quarter Grade: 20%
End of Course Exam: 20%
100 %

18. Expectations
An “A” or “B” average is expected. If a student falls below a 77%, a conference will be held to determine if the student is to remain in the honors math class.

19. Expectations
Students are expected to track their own grades using PowerSchool.
Students are expected to have their own scientific calculator ($15).
Students are expected to make- up any work that is missed due to absence.

20. Student Characteristics
Students in the honors program should possess a sense of personal and social responsibility sufficient to keep up with the individual workload and to contribute meaningfully to group efforts.
Students in the honors program should have the focus and ability to stay on task to handle the faster pace of the honors curriculum.

21. Student Characteristics
Students in the honors program should have the ability to give schoolwork priority over extra- curricular activities.
Students in the honors program should possess the willingness to accept criticism from both their teachers and their peers.

22. Sequence of Math Courses for the Honors/Advanced Placement Mathematics Program
8th Grade Algebra I Honors
9th Grade Geometry Honors
10th Grade Algebra II Honors
11th Grade Pre-Calculus Honors
12th Grade Advanced Placement Calculus

23. Summer Math Practice
Summer.TenMarks.com
IXL.com
CoolMath.com

24. Scientific Calculator
TI-30XIIS