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Coile Middle School Seventh Grade Language A English Syllabus 2014-

2015

Mrs. Maxey Ms. Rivers
maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us riversc@clarke.k12.ga.us
http://maxeylanguagea.weebly.com/ http://riversloveslanguagearts.weebly.com/

Welcome to seventh grade Language A English!

Parents, we expect to hear from you concerning the progress your children are making
throughout this school year.Also, it is important that you update us if your contact information
changes. Feel free to phone us at 706-357-5318 or to email us.

Below are student expectations including discipline, curriculum, rules and procedures.
It is expected that all students will
1. follow the school rules, procedures, and guidelines stated in the student agenda. Please
make yourselves familiar with the school discipline plan.
2. uphold and practice all characteristics of the International Baccalaureate learner profile.
We will become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-
minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective students and team members this
school year.
3. be prepared for class every day with agenda, required supplies, student work, library or
independent reading books, and an awareness of acceptable and expected student
behavior.

This year we will integrate our International Baccalaureate Program with our national Common
Core Standards. Parents are encouraged to study an overview of these resources at
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-
Core/Common%20Core%20Frameworks/CCGPS_ELA_Grade7_Standards.pdf and
http://www.ibo.org/.


Grading
Students are graded on the Clarke County School Districts grading scale: Homework(10%),
Formative Assessments (30%), and Summative Assessments (60%). Expect a written current
numerical average each four and a half weeks (through either a progress report or a report card).
Homework Anticipate homework assignments throughout the year. Students are expected to take
responsibility for copying homework assignments in their agendas. No late homework will be
accepted!
Formative Assessments will consist of quizzes based on assigned readings and grammar, class
assignments, and other oral and written spot checks.
Summative Assessments will consist of unit tests, performance tasks/ projects, and other
classroom quizzes. Performance tasks will not be accepted after the due date! If students are
absent, they need to plan accordingly to complete the assignment(s) on time.
Late/ Makeup Work: It is the students individual responsibility to see teachers to obtain missing
assignments and discuss missing work. Unless in the case of an excused absence, students are
not permitted to make up missing work.

Classroom Supplies
Please realize that we do not furnish supplies for our students and that they must have their
supplies when they enter the classroom.
at least two composition notebooks (one for each semester)
a three ring binder (2 inch) solely for Language Arts
folders with 3 prongs and pockets
#2 pencils with erasers
blue or black ink pens
notebook paper
suggested supplies: boxes of tissue, hand sanitizer, pencil box, glue, or colored
pencils, colored markers, and highlighters
**It is school policy that students do not carry permanent markers (Sharpies). Any
permanent markers will be taken and not returned!
Novels
7th graders will read a minimum of four novels this year (see below) in Language A. It is
recommended that students obtain personal copies for home use.
Unit 1: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Unit 2:The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Unit 3: Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes
Unit 4: The Giver by Lois Lowry

Please sign and return the syllabus signature sheet (below) by Friday, August 13
th
.
This syllabus should be kept in your childs notebook.










I have read and I will abide by the 2014- 2015 requirements outlined on the syllabus for
7th Grade Language Arts.


______________________________________ (LA teacher)

_____________________________________ (student signature)

_____________________________________ (students printed name)

_____________________________________ (parents signature)

____________________________________ (parents contact phone number)

____________________________________ (parents secondary contact)