Mrs.

Harris’
Language Arts
Classroom Procedure and Syllabus
General Procedures

Beginning of Class

 Students will enter into the classroom and be greeted with “Good Morning”. They will

quietly take their assigned seats and retrieve their calendar journals to complete bell

work, quote/fun fact of the day along with the homework assignment. All electronical

devices will need to be placed in backpacks and not in visible sight.

Attendance/Tardy

 Expect for me to close the classroom door at the sound of the tardy bell and begin taking

attendance. Students who are late will need to go to the office to obtain a late slip or have

one prior to entering the class. If they do not have one then they are required to write

their name, date and class period on the clipboard marked “LATE”. After the third tardy

students will receive a referral which may result in ISS (In School Suspension).

Absence

 Students who were out sick or previously absent need to obtain the missing work from

the literature table and pick up any assignment/homework worksheets that they missed.
 They will also have to sign and date the clipboard on the table showing which assignment

they picked up. Students will have to two days to complete and turn in the assignment.

If they have any questions regarding the work they can ask after class, send an email to

the teacher or come to tutoring after school.

Late Work

 Homework is collected daily after the day that it is assigned. Students will receive 2 free

late assignment passes per quarter. Once students have utilized their late assignment

passes any late work that is submitted will be deducted 10 points for everyday that the

assignment is late.

 All essay/projects will have to be submitted along with a draft. If no draft is submitted

with the essay/project students will be deducted 20% of the actual grade for the final

essay. Students will receive in class time to work on these assignments. This is to allow

students time for brainstorming as well to collaborate with other students when assigned

group projects.

 Students are allowed to work on projects after school in my classroom on the following

days Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm-4:00pm.

Students are required to come to class prepared with the proper learning materials in order to be

productive. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring that they do their best work and

be a role model in and outside of class.

Materials

 Students are required to have a the following items every day for class

 3-ring binder

 1 spiral notebook

 1 two pocket folder

 Composition book

 Pencils

 2 black pens

 2 blue pens

 1 red pen

 1 yellow highlighter

 College ruled paper

Syllabus

All work must be complete in MLA format, double spaced with ½ margins on all sides, Times

Roman and font of 12. Students will turn in draft with every Essay/Project assignment.

Homework will consist of reading and must be completed the following day. Class discussion

and participation must be conducted and you will receive points for your participation. Students
who read aloud will earn 2 extra credit points. You are required to bring your novel to class

every day. If you forget your novel you will lose 5 points for the day.

All group projects partners will be chosen by the teacher. Please be respectful of the people that

you are working with. Your time is valuable so please use it wisely. Everyone is required to

participate in the project. Those who do not contribute their share will receive a zero for that

assignment.

Grading

 Tests, Project, Essays ---- 40%

 Quizzes, Bell work --- 10%

 Homework --- 20%

 Attendance and Class Participation --- 10%

 Midterm/Final Exam --- 20%

Total 100%

Plagiarism, Cheating, and Academic Integrity

 Plagiarism is when you copy words, sentences, images, text or ideas for use in written or

oral assessments without giving proper credit to the source. Cheating is cheating plain

and simple!! This is a serious offense and if you are caught this will significantly affect

your class grade. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct booklet for additional

information.
Discipline Strategies/Rules and Consequences

Classroom Responsibilities

 Be on time in the class if you are not in your seat when the tardy bell rings you are

considered late.

 Students will enter the class quietly with all necessary tools that are needed, including

textbooks, homework and black pen.

 Students will respect teacher and one another at all times.

NO BULLYING ALLOWED!!

 NO DRAMA/FIGHTING ALLOWED WHATSOEVER!!! KEEP

YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF. YOU ARE ALL YOUNG
ADULTS AND THIS IS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT NOT A
BOXING RING!

 I encourage students to raise their hands and wait the teacher to call on him/her. You may

not interrupt or speak out of turn.

 Respect your teacher and your peers and they will respect you.

 During in class aloud reading activities students will respect other students when they

read aloud.

 Participation in class discussions will enhance all students’ learning experiences. You

will be graded on your in class participation.

 At the end of class all trash is to be picked up and placed in the nearest trash can.
This Is Your Classroom Help To Keep It Clean!!

 All white paper and plastic water bottles are to be placed in the recycling bin.
Reduce, Reuse, And Recycle!!

 No Gum!! No Food!! (Exceptions only made by Teacher)

 All students will follow the schools dress code. Hats and Hoodies are not to be worn
during class. If you break this rule the following will apply:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Call/Email sent to Parent(s)/Guardian
3. Detention/ISS (In School Suspension)
4. Counselor/Principal

 You are responsible for your actions and behavior. The following steps will be
necessary if there are any disturbances.
1. Verbal Warning
2. Call/Email Parent(s)/Guardian
3. Detention
4. Counselor/Principal

 We are all sharing this classroom please respect one another and

their space.

Most importantly

“Discipline Yourself So That Others Do Not Have to Do It for You!”

– John Wooden
 Syllabus Acknowledgement Form

*Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the information explained above.

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Student Signature Print Name

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Parent/Guardian Signature Print Name