Mrs. Raprich’s 8th Grade Advanced Literacy Syllabus

For Success :We must all work to stay organized and considerate of others around us, so we can all be effective for the time that we are together. This will be an interactive class with many activities so it is essential that you become and stay organized.

Class Supplies:

1 folder, notebook paper, 1 boxes of tissues, colored pencils

Expectations / Consequences
Be respectful of yourself, others and your school
Be on time to class
Be prepared
Be cooperative with all school staff
Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the school handbook / ·Step 1 -Verbal Warning
·Step2– Teacher/Student Conference
·Step 3– Lunch detention
·Step 4-Before/After school detention and/orparent contact
· Step 5- Office Referral
**Severe misbehavior such as fighting, open defiance of authority, vulgarity, or conduct which threatens the safety of others, will result in an immediate referral to the principal.

Misbehavior with a substitute Teacher:If a student’s name is left by a substitute for any misbehavior, two detentions will be assigned and parents will be notified.

Panther Creed

I am a Highland West Panther.

I am a leader.

I will stand up for what I believe.

I am a unique person and a positive role model for others.

I have the ability to learn, to take in all the knowledge placed before me, and to meet any goal I set.

I think before I act and choose to accept the consequences of my actions.

I am honored to be a Highland West Panther.

Class Procedures:

  • Raise your hand. Take turns. Use your words in a kind way. Follow the school expectations above.
  • If you are not in your seat when the tardy bell rings, quietly sign the tardy sheet and then get to work.
  • If you need to get out of your seat or leave the room, please wait until independent work time. To leave the classroom you must raise your hand and have a hall pass ready to be signed.
  • Do not disrupt my teaching or the presentations of your fellow students.
  • I value our time together and when it is over, I want to say goodbye. I will dismiss you when your area is clean, your materials are properly stored, and you are quiet.

Absent? It is important that students take responsibility for work and grades. Students must refer to the class calendar for missed assignments. There is also a labeled hanging folder with copies of handouts from each day. Students will need to ask the teacher for clarification if there are any questions. Bell work may be copied from a neighbor immediately following the absence. It will also be posted on my website weekly as a reference. Bell work is due every Friday.

LATE WORK:Late work will be accepted for 1/2 credit until the next progress report is issued (dates below). If you are absent before a due date you will not receive an extension. Your best shot at success is to be at school every day!

CeLL PHONES:Phones must be turned off/on silent and put away. Failure to follow this expectation will result in the phone being taken away until the end of the day and picked up at the office. School outlets cannot be used to charge phones. Phone privileges at school are lost after the 3rd offense.

During a Test:Talking during a test or quiz is not permitted. Infractions will result in your paper being taken as is and detention assigned.

Book Checks: Students must bring a library book to class to read each day. I will do random book checks for a grade.

My WebPAGE: My webpage, accessed under my name within “Our Staff” on the school website, is updated weekly. It contains bell work and major assignment as well as a calendar of scheduled assignments. Students are responsible for printing any missing assignments; I will NOT print extra copies.

Contact:You may reach me by e-mail at or by phone at 405-735-4600. I will return e-mails and telephone message as soon as possible. Students may come in before or after school any day to receive extra assistance or tutoring. I want to help you succeed!

Grades + Progress ReportS:I will notify parents of student progress by updating Parent Portal and by progress reports.Progress reports are given to students every 3 weeks, and it is the student’s responsibility to give this to the parent. If you are not yet on Parent Portal, please contact the counseling center for your login and password. Please retain this schedule so that you will know when to expect these reports.

September 12, 2014
October 3, 2014
October31, 2014
November 21, 2014
January 23, 2015
February 13, 2015
March 12, 2015
April 17, 2015
May 8, 2015

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." –Kevin Durant

Mrs. Raprich’s Advanced Literacy Syllabus Acknowledgement: Detach and return to Mrs. Raprich for a 10 point grade.Both the student and parent signature must be completed. Please sign your first and last name. No initials will be accepted.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the content of Mrs. Raprich’s syllabus and agree to follow all course expectations.

Student’s Printed Name: ______Class Period: ______Date: ______

______(Student Signature) (Parent Signature)