Welcome to the Land
of the
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of the
Ligers
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Welcome to the Land
of the Ligers |
Welcome to Grade 7 English!
Starring:
You,
as the Student
Mr. Robert P. Catauro,
as the Teacher
Featuring
The English Language
and
Hundreds of Writers from Caedmon to you!
What will we do this year?
We will study English Grammar, Writing That You Will Do (for example: descriptive, persuasive, expository, narrative, journals, response, critique and practice session writing), Oral Communication (speaking and presentations), Vocabulary and Spelling.
What will we read?
Short Stories, Novels, Drama and Poetry
How will we be graded?
according to the Academic Requirements handout you received in class
And, how will this movie end?
That is up to you, but I'd suggest you make it an uplifting, enlightening and fun learning experience!
Will there be a sequel?
That is also up to you, but plans are definitely in the works for ENGLISH 8: THE YEAR AFTER! Whether or not you will be that cast is up to you!
And now……..
Grade 7 English!
Overview: There are four major areas of math that will be explore:
Grading: Each quarterly grade is determined in the following
manner:
* Please note that Tests count as 2 Quiz grades. This is the standard grading procedure for the entire Mathematics Department at Western Hills. There will be approximately 1 Quiz/ every 1-2 weeks and 1 Test/ every 4-6 weeks.
Homework: Homework will generally be assigned 3-4 times /week. Students are expected to complete each homework assignment thoroughly and entirely. All homework assignments are expected to be completed in pencil. Please see the attached Homework Rubric for more details.
Make-Ups: Students are expected to makeup all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests they miss due to an absence. Furthermore, students are expected to copy any notes they missed from a fellow classmate. Any student who is absent must speak to Mr. Blackburn upon their return to school. Failure to do so will result in a zero.
Materials: Students are expected to bring all of the following materials
to every class:
Every student will be assigned a textbook. This textbook must be covered at all times. Possession of an uncovered textbook will result in detention and/or a call to the student's parents.
Extra Help: Extra help will be available to all students on a regular basis. It is the student's responsibility to seek extra help. Mr. Blackburn is generally available to stay after school 4-5 nights/ week to work with students in small groups or one-on-ones. Under no circumstances will extra credit be assigned; extra help is the students' opportunity to raise their grades and attain a better understanding of the math.
Discipline: Students who misbehave will be dealt with in the following manner:
The following topics are covered in the seventh grade science curriculum:
Students will use the Prentiss Hall text as their main source of information. In addition to the textbook, students will use the newspaper, library resources and the Internet.
Homework is given to reinforce concepts taught in class. Lab reports and special projects will be assigned throughout the year to encourage critical thinking skills and to further develop the concepts introduced in class. There may not be homework every night, but every student is encouraged to review the notes from the day's lesson, pursue research on current projects that we may be working on or working on makeup work due to an absence. NO ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED LATE, UNLESS A STUDENT HAS BEEN ABSENT. Students are responsible for getting the class work, notes, and scheduling make-ups for exams should they be absent. The assignments are due within a couple of days upon return from the absence. (Should the student be out for an extended period due to an illness, please try to arrange for someone to pick up his or her work.)
Quizzes can be given at any time. Four to five days notice will be given for tests. Being absent the day before a test does not excuse you from the test since you have been given advance notice. If you need help, do not wait until the day before the test to ask for help!
Science Department Grading Policy:
Required Materials:
Welcome to the seventh grade social studies class. Students in the seventh grade
social studies program will be studying the following topics: Medieval Times,
Canada and the United States, and Latin America
Materials Needed:
a. 1 ½ - 2" Ring binder with pockets on the side
b. 1 box plastic page protectors (50 pages)
c. 2 Sharpened pencils
d. Pen - no red or gel pens
e. Loose leave paper
f. Glue stick
g. Color pencils
h. Pencil bag
i. Sm. Pencil sharpen
j. Highlighter
k. Sm. Pencil sharpen
l. Homework folder with pocket on each side
Grading Policy is as follows:
Test and Projects 30%
Quizzes 30%
Homework 10%
Class work and Participation 30%
Homework
1. Homework will be assigned 3-4 times per week.
2. All homework will be done in the notebook with the following format:
Your Name:______________ Date: _________ Class # ____
Assignment: ______________________Class Color_______
3. All questions must be written out fully.
4. All answers must be in complete sentences.
5. Homework is due at the beginning of class. Homework will be either checked
at the beginning of the class or collected and graded. Therefore, do your homework
on a fresh sheet of paper.
6. After homework is graded and returned to the student, it will be put back
in the notebook in the proper date order.
7. Case of absence, it is the responsibility of the student to do the following:
Class Participation
1. This portion of your grade will consist of both your class participation
and your work done in class
Make-Up Work
1. The school rules will be strongly followed with regards to make up work:
a. THE SCHOOL RULE STATES:
Absent one day = One day to make up work
Absent two days = Two days to make up work
2. All work not made up in a timely fashion will be considered late and a zero
will be received.
Late Work:
1. Work one day late is an automatic 50
2. More than one day late will result in an automatic zero.