SYLLABUS and Expectations for
7th Grade Reading – 2015-2016
McMillan Junior High School – Mrs. Phelps
972-429-3000 ext. 7363
Textbooks
Holt-MacDougal Literature 7
Interactive Reader (workbook)
Ø No textbooks are issued for my class. A class set of textbooks are kept in my room.
Materials
Ø Three-ring binder (1” - 1 ½”)(preferably for English only)
Ø Composition Notebook (to be kept in classroom)
Ø Loose-leaf paper (preferably wide-ruled)
Ø Dividers for three-ring binder (3)
Ø Blue or black ink pens
Ø Other colored pens for grading (red, purple, green)
Ø Highlighters (4 different colors)
Ø White-Out correction tape (optional – No liquid paper)
Literature Units
Ø The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963
Ø Phantom of the Opera
Ø A Christmas Carol
Ø The Outsiders
Ø Assorted short stories, expository texts & poetry from the literature book
40 Book Challenge
Ø You will be strongly encouraged to read 40 books of your choosing this year.
Ø Students that meet the expectations will receive a reward/celebration at the end of the year.
Ø Library: You will check out TWO books. You will be able to take home one book, but the other book MUST remain at school.
Ø You need to bring a book that you are reading for enjoyment to EVERY class period. You will be expected to pick up your book and read at the following times:
Ø Warm-ups
Ø When my phone rings
Ø When I’m interrupted by visitors
Ø When I’m conferencing with students individually
Ø When you are finished with your assignments
Ø When we return from library visits
Evaluation Procedures
Ø Students will be expected to write legibly.
Ø Written work in final draft format must be neat and legible, written in blue or black ink with the margin on appropriate side of the notebook paper.
Ø Typed writing assignments/projects must be typed in 12-point Times New Roman with one inch margins.
Ø Papers must have a proper and complete heading at all times:
o Student First name Last name
o Mrs. Phelps
o Reading 7-3 (Grade-Period)
o Month Day Year (August 24, 2015)
Ø NO copies of assignments will be accepted. Plagiarism of any kind is NOT tolerated & will be subject to disciplinary consequences.
Ø Content, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and form are standards of grading all written work.
Grading Categories and Weights
o Assignments (homework, class work, and some quizzes) 40%
o Tests, Final Drafts, Projects & most quizzes 60%
Homework, Late Work, and Make-up Work
Ø All school policies regarding tardies, absences, late work, make-up work, and zeroes will be followed according to The Student Code of Conduct.
Ø Students are given ONE day to complete work for each day absent. All make-up work is the responsibility of the student; arrangements must be made outside of instructional time.
Ø If a student is not absent, late work receives an automatic Zero Assignment Detention.
Ø A major project/paper is assigned at least ONE week in advance; therefore, the student is responsible for having the assignment in on time. Late Projects will be subject to disciplinary consequences.
Behavioral Expectations
Ø Be in your seat and ready to work when the tardy bell RINGS.
Ø Be prepared with all supplies.
Ø Be respectful of other people and their belongings.
Ø Keep the classroom neat and clean, no gum or candy.
Ø Sleeping or other disruptive behavior in the classroom will result in disciplinary consequences.
One of my classroom goals is to provide a comfortable environment for inquiry and learning; therefore, I expect all students to respect authority, peers, and property as well as exercise tolerance of others.
Please sign and return this page to verify that you and your child have read and understand these expectations.
Student name: Class Period:
_____ I have read and understand the expectations in Mrs. Phelps’ Writing class.
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Student signature Date
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Parent signature Date