Welcome to Language Arts 2018-2019
Hello and welcome to my web page! I am looking forward to meeting my new students on Monday.WHAT TO EXPECT DAY 1
On the first day of classes, we will begin with homeroom to make sure everyone is in the place they are supposed to be and to collect money for IDs and Agendas ($5 for each). If your student has not paid for these please send $5 with your child. Also, don't be surprised if the schedule changes for student. It is always for the student's sake that the schedue might change. Following homeroom, students will go to their first period class. We will spend the first two days getting to know eachother and the expectations for our language arts class.
Materials Needed for Class
1 Binder with a clear front and spine pocket
5 index dividers
paper
pencils and black or blue pens
1 red pen
headphones
Suggested items
wireless mouse
hole reinforcers
Language Arts Class
In this class we will be working both with the textbook and Achieve 3000. Our class textbook is online and we will be using the computers to access both. You will need computer access at home to do some work. Homework will mostly be done online either on a computer, phone, or tablet. I suggest students find a keyboarding practice program so that typing is not a chore as most assignmens will be typed. There are many keyboarding practice programs that are free online.
Expectations:
Students are expected to have P.R.I.D.E.Be Positive- Say and do things in a positive manner.
Show Respect- Show respect for all people.
Have Integrity- Be honest and honorable.
Have Dedication- Do the right thing.
Put forth Effort- Show effort towards learning and be prepared
Grade Make-up And Homework
SUBJECT PERCENT OF OVERALL GRADE
Reading 25%
Writing 25%
Tests, quizzes, projects 35%
Homework 15%
Conduct 0% A grade average of A will result in 20 extra credit points added to any writing or reading grade at the end of each quarter.
Homework is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday and will often be an assignment in an online program called "No Red Ink." This program is geared to improve grammar and punctuation. Students will also be given a number of Achieve Articles to complete as homework each week. In order for students go get credit they MUST COMPLETE ALL STEPS IN THE ACHIEVE PROCESS INCLUDING THE THOUGHT QUESTION. Homework is looked at as a completion of the processes at a reasonable level of success. They are to be used as practice on reading, test taking skills, and writing skills.
Reading 25%
Writing 25%
Tests, quizzes, projects 35%
Homework 15%
Conduct 0% A grade average of A will result in 20 extra credit points added to any writing or reading grade at the end of each quarter.
Homework is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday and will often be an assignment in an online program called "No Red Ink." This program is geared to improve grammar and punctuation. Students will also be given a number of Achieve Articles to complete as homework each week. In order for students go get credit they MUST COMPLETE ALL STEPS IN THE ACHIEVE PROCESS INCLUDING THE THOUGHT QUESTION. Homework is looked at as a completion of the processes at a reasonable level of success. They are to be used as practice on reading, test taking skills, and writing skills.
