1. Welcome
Mrs. S. Wallace
ELA
Room 517

2. Classroom Expectations

3. Philosophy

4. Student Behaviors Be prompt Be ready to learn when class begins.
Be prepared
Have materials with you.
Be a polite and positive participant
Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
Be productive
Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
Be a problem solver
Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

5. Show Respect
Value yourself. Be honest and practice strong moral values.
Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.
Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
Offer help to others.
Be responsible with property and belongings.

6. Responsibility for Coursework
Bring notebook, textbook, planner, DGP composition book and appropriate writing tools to class.
Know due dates, and submit all work on time.
All assignments are posted on the bulletin board

7. Materials Needed Two composition notebook color pencils or marker
index cards
highlighters
black or blue ink pens only
pencils, notebook (3 inch) with a section identified for this class
Ruler

8. Policies
Please be in your seat when class begins. Make sure you have sharpened pencils.
There will be a 10% reduction for late work
Absences
Missed assignments should be made up within 3 days
Appointments should be made to make up summative assessments (Major tests)

9. Grading Class participation (effort) Completion of assignments
Grades are based on the accumulation of points.
Points are based on:
Class participation (effort)
Completion of assignments
(daily work)
Major projects, exams, and
self-reflection
Graded papers will be given out on Wednesdays and all grades need to be recorded on your grade sheet and signed off by your last period teachers and parent each week.
Our Grading Scale
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60% -below = F
Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

10. Grading Policy
Class work 60%
Tests %

11. Performance Tasks
Each student will be required to complete one performance task (project) per unit in addition to small in-class mini projects.
Failure to complete assigned projects will result in a grade of “I” until work is completed.

12. Homework:
A homework grade will be given twice each nine weeks based on the percent of the total number of homework assignments completed by the student.
Students are expected to turn in homework on its due date.

13. Textbook
Students will not have a book to take home, but they will use various resources in class.

14. My Pledge to Students
I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.
I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.
I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.
I will work with you to meet learning goals.
I will offer extra help and extended work hours should you require them.

15. Have a Great Year!