Auburn Middle School
8th Grade English Syllabus
2016-2017
Teacher: Mrs. Deatz
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Phone: (402) 274-4328 EXT:119
Availability: Before school- 7:30 a.m. -8:00 a.m.
After school- 3:40 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Please call to schedule any meeting times when needed!
Welcome to 8th Grade English!
Students will work hard developing and building upon their reading, writing, and speaking skills. They will use critical thinking skills to complete assigned readings (short stories, novels, poetry, vocabulary building). Students are expected to learn and use the 6 traits of writing for developing and completing writing assignments (essays, poetry pieces, journaling, T.D.A.).They will develop essential speaking and listening skills to help them communicate effectively (class discussions, group work, public speaking project). Finally, students are encouraged to demonstrate technological resources and skills with classroom activities/assignments!
Classroom Expectations
Attendance
Students are expected to be to class on time. Any student not in their seat by the time the bell rings will be marked tardy. Once seated, all students will complete “Bell Work” as attendance is being taken. Students should come to class with all supplies ready to learn and work. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION is expected everyday!
Absences
The student is responsible for retrieving any work they have missed while gone from school. They will have the same number of days that they were absent to turn in any assignment that was missed. If the student is absent for an extended period of time, they will need to come meet with me.
Homework Policy/Make-up Work
Students should expect classroom activities, assigned readings, and classroom discussions on a daily basis. Quizzes, tests, and projects will also be used as assessment tools. All work must be turned in on time on the assigned due date. “Homework” will be 10% off every day it is late until it is a zero. Late work will NOT be accepted during the last two weeks of the quarter/semester.
Grading: 80% Performance Grade (tests, quizzes, projects, oral presentations)
20% Practice Grade (homework, guided practice, participation)
Before/After School Homework Make-up
A student who does not have homework completed on the day it is due is expected to come in either before (7:30 am) or after school (until 4:00 p.m.) to make-up the work that they owe. My goal with doing this is to prevent students from getting behind in their academics. I will have students call home if they need to come in to make-up their work.
Classroom Rules/Behavior
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Prepared
I want to provide each student with a safe learning environment. To achieve this, students are expected to respect their teacher, their peers, and classroom materials. I encourage active discussions during classroom time, however, when I am instructing I expect each student to be listening and to keep from distracting anyone else. Please refer to the classroom rules guideline sheet for further expectations.
*Any student who cannot follow classroom rules/expectations will receive two verbal warnings. If the behavior continues, they must meet with me to discuss appropriate consequences.