1. Welcome to 8th grade English Language Arts Mrs. Cannizzaro Ms. Gallagher Mrs. Gradman

2. Classroom Expectations

3. Student Behaviors Be prompt Be ready to learn when class begins. Be prepared Have materials with you and know due dates. Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best. Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

4. Show Respect • Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values. • Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect. • Honor the ideas and opinions of others. • Offer to help. • Be responsible with property and belongings.

5. Responsibility for Coursework • Bring notebook(s), textbook, planner, and appropriate writing tools to class, when needed. • Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time. You will not be allowed to print any drafts or final material during class period. THINK AHEAD! • If you incur problems printing at home you may print your assignment during homeroom. • All assignments are posted on the white board.

6. Policies • You will be allowed to have a water bottle in the classroom (no food please—unless for a special occasion). • Upon entering class, please take your seat, begin working on your do now. • Major assignments that are late will be penalized – 10 points for each day it is late. Plagiarism (uncredited use of somebody else's words or ideas) results in a zero. • Absences • Ask team members or a classmate first for assignments. • Check appropriate notebook and update accordingly (WNB, RNB, VNB, & GNB). • If you need any further clarification, see me.

7. Cedar Drive Grading Scale • Grades are based on the accumulation of points. • Points are based on: • Writing and Reading Notebooks • Completion of assignments (daily work) • Major projectsand exams • Grades are posted online and updated often. • Cedar Drive Grading Scale • 97-100% =A+ • 94-96% =A • 90-93% =A- • 87-89% =B+ • 84-86% =B • 80-83% =B- • 77-79% =B • 74-76% =C+ • 70-73% =C- • 67-69% =D+ • 65-66% =D • Below 64% =F

8. Language Arts Breakdown For Grading • Grading • 30% Final writing piece/Grammar assessments. • 30% Reading assessments/Vocabulary assessments. • 20% Writing Workshop (this includes grading of writer’s notebook, and any other workshop assignment chosen to collect and grade with our without notice)! • 20% Reading Workshop (this includes grading of reader’s notebook, reading logs, and any other workshop assignment chosen to collect and grade with our without notice)!

9. My Pledge to Students • I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. • I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. • I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. • I will work with you to meet learning goals. • I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.