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__ English Class Guidelines ____– ____ Middle School __

Christy Cotton Conference Time: 7:55-8:45 christy.cotton@christovalisd.org website: http://chs104.wikispaces.com/

Homework & daily work 40% Tests & Essays 60%
 * __ GRADING PROCEDURES __**

If the assignment is a major theme or project, which was assigned for more than a week, it is due the day the student returns to school. If the assignment is a daily or regular homework assignment, a student has one day for every day they were absent to turn in the assignment. Students should check the website and the “Were you absent?” folder when they return to school. **If you are absent, it is __your__ responsibility to find out what you missed** ---
 * __ MAKE-UP WORK __**

As per school policy, Late work is accepted up to three days late. Ten points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late. No work is accepted after the third day; the grade will then be zero.
 * __ LATE WORK __**

As per school policy, all students have the opportunity to retake failed tests. A retake test must be completed before school and within one week of the original test date. It will not be the same test. The two tests will be averaged together to determine the final test grade, but the maximum retest grade is 70. You must give me at least one day of notice for retake tests.
 * __ RETESTING __**

Cheating will not be tolerated. A student who is caught cheating, in any form or fashion, and the student off whom he or she is cheating will both receive a zero on the assignment and their parents will be notified. Students caught cheating will not be allowed to make up that assignment. Plagiarism is considered cheating and will be handled as such.
 * __ ACADEMIC DISHONESTY __**

A composition book or journal will be used on a daily basis. Space will be provided to store your journal. It is to remain in the classroom at all times. Journals will be used for grammar exercises, vocabulary, quotation response, text response, reading logs, and many other reading and writing workshop activities.
 * __ COMPOSITION BOOK __**

Each student is required to keep a folder or binder complete with handouts, notes, homework, daily work, and tests. This will be an excellent resource to review and study for tests. This binder may be shared with other classes, but all English class materials must be stored together in one section
 * __ STURDY FOLDER or BINDER __**

Check the class webpage often for class updates and assignments. http://chs104.wikispaces.com/ Our class will also be using Remind 101 for homework reminders and class updates. Text **@cougars7** for seventh grade, **@cougars8** for eighth grade, or **@cougars8P** for eighth grade Pre-Ap to the number **504-717-2487.**
 * __ TECHNOLOGY __**

This year students will have the opportunity to order books from Scholastic at great prices! Ordering Every book ordered will earn points to help me build our classroom library. Flyers will be sent home periodically. Students can bring the orders to the classroom or order online at scholastic.com/readingclub. Our class code is 22WHB.
 * __ SCHOLASTIC READING CLUB __**

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 * __ CLASSROOM RULES __**
 * Be Prompt - Be in your seat and ready to work before the tardy bell rings.
 * Be Prepared - Bring all supplies to class every day.
 * Be Respectful - Treat Everyone with Respect
 * Be Considerate - Do not do anything that would interfere with another person's learning.
 * Smile - A positive attitude is always appreciated!

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WORK HARD. BE NICE.