7th Grade English Syllabus
English 7 is a course designed to
provide students with a clear understanding of grammar and for increasing
proficiency in the use of English. Emphasis is placed on the orderliness
of language and how that order relates to God. Students will also learn
and use the writing process through written instruction and a variety of
writing assignments. Vocabulary study will be an integrated part of the
curriculum throughout the year. Students will read a variety of literature
with primary focus on the short story. Students will also read the
required 7th grade novel, The Giver. Literary comprehension and analysis
to include critical thinking skills will be a primary part of the reading
curriculum.
Supply List:
*Erasable ink pens (blue/black ink
only) and #2 pencils
*Notebook Paper
*A three ring binder with pockets
*1 box of Kleenex tissue
Grading Policies and Procedures:
*Grades are weighted as follows:
a. Tests/Projects-
40%. (Students will not be allowed to retake tests for a higher score.)
b. Homework-
30% (All work is expected to be written in cursive or word processed, blue or
black ink, and answered in complete sentences.
Failure to do so will result in a redo and loss of points)
c. Daily assignments- 30% (Work started and completed in class for a
grade)
***UNEXCUSED : Students will receive a 25%
deduction for not having work in when the teacher asks for it on
the due date. The student will turn in late work the following school day
in order to receive the 25% deduction. If the student does not turn
in the late assignment until 2 days later, the student will receive a 50%
deduction for the assignment. Late work will not be accepted after the
second day. Students may place the assignment on the clip on the
outside of the door if the teacher is not in the room.
***When absent, students are
expected to check the web page for missed work and turn them into the teacher in
a timely manner. It is the student's responsibility
to meet with the teacher upon their return and to complete all assignments and
tests missed while they were absent.
***If an unexpected emergency
hinders the student from completing the assignment, the parent should email or
send a note to the teacher as soon as possible. In this case, extra time
to complete the assignment will be granted.
Rules for Classroom Behavior:
*Students will reflect a positive Christian
attitude at all times towards all people.
*Students will have their textbooks
and materials with them daily. After the bell rings, students will not be
allowed to go to their lockers.
*Students will sharpen pencils before
class starts.
*Students will NOT leave
their seats without permission.
*No gum, food or drinks are allowed
in the classroom.
*Students will not sleep or lay
their heads down in class.
*Students will write in cursive or
word process all assignments.
*Plagiarism and/or cheating will
not be tolerated and students will receive a zero for that assignment.
*Students will comply with all
rules and regulations as noted in the WCA handbook.
Consequences (may include one or
more of the following):
*Student will be moved to another
seat in the classroom- away from their friends.
*Student will write down the rule
and his/her explanation for breaking the rule in no less than three
well-written paragraphs. Student essay will reflect a positive Christian
attitude and be remorseful in nature.
*Students will write a 3-5 page
report using a subject-related book assigned by the teacher. Student
work will be neat and legible. The report will be signed and dated by
both the student and a parent.
*Student will be given subject
related additional homework for not using time wisely in class.
*The teacher will document
unsatisfactory behavior in detail in her DISCIPLINE FOLDER. Student will
sign and date the entry and this information will be shared with parents during
conferences.
*For major infractions, the student
will be sent to the principal and parents notified. Students are expected
to comply with all reasonable requests and treat their fellow classmates and
teacher with respect at all times.
NOTE: The teacher reserves
the right to make changes as deemed necessary for the overall positive welfare
of the class learning experience.
Please feel free to contact the
teacher at any time with your concerns.