Academics

Language Arts Guidelines for 7th and 8th Grades
Mrs. Hanley
Students will receive one grade for Language Arts on their report card. This includes literature, grammar, vocabulary, writing assignments, homework, and tests.
Students should come to class prepared each day. They should bring all supplies that are needed for class when they come.
1. Reading – book they are reading, reading notebook, reading folder, blue/black pen, red pen, pencil.
2. English – English book, English notebook, English folder, blue/black pen, red pen, pencil.
3. Vocabulary Workshop – Vocabulary Workshop book, blue/black pen, red pen, pencil.
4. Writing – Writing folder – black pen, red pen, pencil
5. An AR book should be with them at all times.
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Students will read from textbooks and from paperback books. Emphasis will be placed on skills, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.
Writing assignments will be given throughout the year. The students will be given ample time to complete these assignments.
Students will be guided through the five-step writing process:
1. Prewriting
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Proofreading
5. Publishing
Students will have grammar daily and will be reminded to use what they have learned about grammar to improve their writing style.
Students are expected to do their best at all times. When homework is given, it should be done neatly and on time. Long-range assignments should be worked on throughout the grading period. Do Not wait until the last minute to complete the assignment.
All assignments will be completed and turned in on time.

If an assignment is missing there will be 10 points taken off the first day, 20 points the second day, and 50 points the third day. A missing assignment will not be accepted after the third day. Since the students have a week to do their Vocabulary Workshop, it will be graded differently.
Vocabulary Workshop will be checked each Tuesday. This will be followed by a test on Wednesday. Students will have from Wednesday until the next Tuesday to complete each unit. If the work is not completed and ready to grade on Tuesday, I will accept it the next day, but the student will receive a failing grade
Students must bring their agenda books to class with them each day.
Spelling will count in every subject taught.
Take pride in your work. Messy papers will not be accepted. If I cannot read it, it is wrong.