Mrs. Newport – 8th Grade English Language Arts and Reading

Parent and Student Acknowledgment Form 2017

Please initial the following policies and expectations as you read them together and return back signed

Student Initials / Policies and Expectations
8th Grade Classroom Rules:
·  Be prepared. Bring all materials to every class time, be on time, seated and follow procedures.
·  Follow dress code rules as indicated on the school handbook: ID’s must be worn ALWAYS
·  Food, beverages and GUM are not allowed
·  Stay on task, participate 100% and do not disturb others
·  Respect everyone – no vulgar language, bullying, harassment, violence
·  Understand the teacher dismisses you and NOT the bell
·  Respect other peoples differences, opinions, cultures, languages and property
·  ALL electronics must be off during school/tutoring hours unless it is for class activity
·  Complete all assignments on time and take pride in your work
Consequences:
1st Offense: Verbal Warning and Redirection
2nd Offense: Teacher/student reflective conference along with parent contact (detention)
3rd Offense: Mandatory Parent Conference along with Administration
4th Offense: Immediate Office Referral/Breach of Class Contract
Severe Disruption or threatening conduct will be an automatic office referral.
Positive Reinforcements:
Verbal praise, Positive phone call home or note home and ability to participate in recreational school activities. (e.g. dances, pep rallies, sports, field trips)
Homework Schedule:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Read Daily from a chosen library book
Make Up Work Policy:
If a student is absent he/she is responsible for making up work according to the school policy for an absence. Students may see teacher before class, after class and/or afterschool on the date of their return to school. Students are given 2 days to complete the missed assignments for each day of absence.
Late Work Policy or Failed Assignments:
Students may re-do an assignment and/or exam should they receive a failing grade within 3 days from notification. They have 3 school days upon notification of late work along with a 10 point deduction per day on the assignment. It will become a grade of a zero on the 3rd day of not turning it in.
Tardy Policy:
Students are tardy if he/she is not in the designated classroom when the tardy bell rings. Parent contact will be made after each tardy. On the 4th tardy, a discipline referral must be sent to the office
Progress Reports:
Every 3 weeks students will receive progress reports. Student’s will need to return their progress reports back to their advisory teacher and signed by their parent/guardian
Parent Connections:
Remind: Text to this number 81010
Text the message @elarcavs
Tutoring Days:
Thursday
We have read through the information packet and we understand what is expected.
Parent Signature ______
Student Signature______Date______