Class Info

7th Grade Language Arts

Ms. Huhta

Room G4

Email: huhtar@dearbornschools.org

iBlog: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/elahuhta7/

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will receive instruction in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language usage.  Lessons, activities, and assignments will be planned to ensure students understand and master the Common Core State Standards for 7th grade ELA.

More information about the standards can be found at www.corestandards.org .

GRADING POLICY:

20% of a student’s grade is based upon participation and progress.  Students will earn points for contributing to class discussions, fully participating in class activities, and completing homework.

80% of a student’s grade is based upon performance.  Students will earn points for writing assignments, quizzes, tests, projects and presentations.

-10% for late assignments

Remember, grades are earned, not given.

SUPPLIES*

I am encouraging my students to have the following materials to be best prepared for class:

• Pencils (enough to last the year)
• Multi-colored pens (for note-taking)
• Multi-colored sticky notes-multiple sizes if possible
• Filler Paper (hole punched for use in binders)
• (1-1.5 inch) 3 ring Binder- preferably with pockets on the inside of the front/back covers
• Page Dividers- 5 (For organizing/labeling binder)
• Index Cards
• Zipper pencil pouch with binder holes
• Planner (provided by the school)
• Tissue (PLEASE 🙂 )
• Positive Attitude

*If you are unable to purchase these supplies due to financial hardship, please let me know so we can work together to develop a solution.

I would also suggest having colored pencils, glue and a small pair of scissors for use in all classes.

Our class would greatly appreciate any antibacterial clean up wipes and hand sanitizer. This is not required, but we would be forever grateful!

If you need to contact me during schools hours, please email me at huhtar@dearbornschools.org, or if a phone call is necessary, please attempt to call during my prep hour (2nd hour). My extension is 23017. I welcome and encourage open communication between myself, my students and the people that matter most to them…YOU!

Please sign up for my class blog at https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/elahuhta7/.  This blog will keep you and the students updated about assignments and events in the classroom. You can scan the barcode at the left for a direct link to my blog.

I’m looking forward to a great year! Ms. Huhta