Classroom Expectations

Seventh Grade AC Language Arts

and

Seventh Grade Reading

Mrs. Healy

2015-2016

The following supplies will be needed for Language Arts:

  • Pens (black or blue) and red for correcting
  • Different color highlighters
  • Pocketed three-ring binder (1 ½ “)
  • Adequate supply of 8 ½ x 11 college-ruled loose-leaf paper
  • Composition Journal with college-ruled paper (one per class)
  • Dividers
  • Colored pencils
  • Flash drive

The three-ring binder will be set up as follows:

  • Divider #1 -Keepers: Syllabus, classroom expectations sheet and certain notes.
  • Divider #2 - Grammar: Grammar notes and all important grammar handouts.
  • Divider #3 - Reading Strategies: Handouts and notes.
  • Divider #4 -Vocabulary: Reading and Language Arts.
  • Divider #5-Work in Progress/Reading
  • Divider #6 - Work in Progress/Language Arts.
  • Bring materials and completed homework to class daily.
  • Make up any missed work. You are allowed one day to make up work for each day you are absent.
  • Keep your vocabulary book and grammar workbook in good condition with no unnecessary markings.
  • Put your name on all materials.
  • When in a fog, check the blog!
  • Absent Buddies! Find someone in your class to be your “absent buddy” who will be responsible for getting extra handouts for you when you are absent. Also, check the “Did I Miss Anything?” folders on the back bulletin board. I try to remember to put a copy with your name on it in the correct daily folder. BOTTOM LINE - YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT YOU MISS!!
  • Obey the following class guidelines:
  • Be on time to class.
  • Find your assigned seat and begin work on the warm-up.
  • Use planned restroom breaks except for emergencies.
  • If you leave the room, youragenda is your pass, and I will initial your behavior card.
  • Respect ideas and opinions of others.
  • Do not talk when I am giving instructions. If your mouth is open, your ears are closed! 
  • Questions are encouraged, but please raise your hand first.
  • At the end of class, please return classroom materials and pick up any trash in your area.
  • Remain seated until I dismiss the class.
  • Always have a book with you!

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS.

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Student Signature/DateParent Signature/Date

Keep this paper in Section 1 (Keepers) of your binder.