{"id":22,"date":"2013-03-05T08:02:13","date_gmt":"2013-03-05T13:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/defaulttemplate1\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2016-09-23T14:24:42","modified_gmt":"2016-09-23T18:24:42","slug":"class-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/corriveausclass\/class-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Class Info"},"content":{"rendered":"

Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n

8th<\/sup>\u00a0Grade Language Arts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Mrs.\u00a0 Corriveau\u00a0\u00a0 Room 42<\/p>\n

*Course Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

This class will explore various composition styles and a broad range of literature and Informational Texts.\u00a0 Course work will involve quizzes and tests, formal papers, analysis of literature, group work, presentations, class discussions, journals and projects.<\/p>\n

*Grading Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Grades will be given using a weighted point system.\u00a0 Homework will range from 10 to 25+ points depending on the assignment.\u00a0 Tests and quizzes may range from 10 to 50+ points.\u00a0 Presentation and group work grades will vary depending on the assignment.<\/p>\n

80% of your grade will be summative (tests, quizzes, projects, formal papers, presentations).<\/p>\n

20% of your grade will be formative (homework, participation, classwork).<\/p>\n

The grading scale is as follows:<\/p>\n

100%-99% = A+\u00a089%-88% = B+\u00a0 \u00a079%-78% = C+\u00a0 \u00a069%-68% = D+ \u00a0\u00a0\u00a059%-below = E<\/p>\n

98%-93% = A\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a087%-83% = B\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a077%-73% = C\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a067%-63% = D<\/p>\n

92%-90% = A-\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a082%-80% = B- \u00a0\u00a072%-70% = C- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a062%-60% = D-<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 There will be no rounding of grades.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Late summative assignments will lose a letter grade for each day they are late.<\/p>\n

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*Retake Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may retake a summative assessment one time, if you meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n

A.\u00a0 you receive a score of 59% or lower<\/p>\n

B.\u00a0 you meet with me before\/after school to request the retake and discuss your original score.<\/p>\n

C. retakes must be scheduled before\/after school and completed within 1 week of the return of the\u00a0original assessment.<\/p>\n

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*Homework\/late work:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homework is not optional.\u00a0 I expect every assignment to be done to the best of your ability.<\/p>\n

A.\u00a0 Homework is due as you walk through the door at the beginning of class.<\/p>\n

B.\u00a0 Late work will result in automatic half credit<\/p>\n

C.\u00a0 No late work will be accepted the last week of the card marking<\/p>\n

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*Classroom Procedures and Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Procedures:<\/p>\n

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  1. Bellwork will be posted on the board daily.\u00a0 As soon as you come to class, begin working on it.<\/li>\n
  2. I only accept work done in blue or black ink.\u00a0 Pencil is fine as well.<\/li>\n
  3. Use the proper MLA heading on all papers.<\/li>\n
  4. Stay in your seat until I dismiss you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Rules:<\/p>\n

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    1. Keep your hands (and feet) to yourself.<\/li>\n
    2. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before you begin speaking.<\/li>\n
    3. Come prepared for class every day<\/li>\n
    4. No gum, food or drinks.\u00a0 Water is ok.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      *SSR:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      SSR is an important component of this class.\u00a0 The specific procedures and norms will be explained on a separate SSR instruction sheet<\/p>\n

      *Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      You must have the proper materials by _________________.\u00a0 This will be one of the first grades in the grade book.<\/p>\n

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      • 1 1-11\/2 inch binder with pockets.<\/li>\n
      • 10 tab dividers.<\/li>\n
      • Loose leaf paper.<\/li>\n
      • Writing implements<\/li>\n
      • Book cover<\/li>\n
      • Pens\/pencils\/highlighters<\/li>\n
      • 3 x 5 inch index cards (1 pkg)<\/li>\n
      • Box of tissues<\/li>\n
      • Colored pencils<\/li>\n
      • Pencil pouch<\/li>\n
      • Flash drive \u2013 would be very helpful<\/li>\n
      • Composition Notebook<\/li>\n
      • 1-2 pkgs. 3×3 Sticky Notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        *Attendance\/Tardy Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        1.\u00a0 I will follow the district attendance policy.<\/p>\n

        2. 3 tardies in one class, in the same card-marking, will result in a call home and a detention.<\/p>\n

        3.\u00a0 You are responsible for getting all of your work when you are absent. You will have one day for each day you were absent.<\/p>\n

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        ————————–Detach this portion and return it to Mrs. Corriveau————————————<\/p>\n

        Please sign below that you have read and understand the classroom expectations for 8th<\/sup> Grade Language Arts<\/p>\n

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        Student Name ____________________________ Hour_______<\/p>\n

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        Student Signature___________________________<\/p>\n

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        Parent Signature _____________________________<\/p>\n

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        If necessary, the best way to reach me during the day is by phone call, text, email (circle one) at:___________________________________________<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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