CLASS SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In my class, your child will receive integrated reading and English language arts skills. They will be introduced to and have the opportunity to practice skills that will build on and improve their ability to communicate effectively, as well as read fluently, while enhancing their ability to comprehend various types of literature.
Upon completion of 8th grade, through practicing reading comprehension strategies (i.e. decoding, summarizing, making inferences, drawing conclusions...), they should have a better understanding of how to comprehend what they read. They should also be able to interpret poetry writing and perform renditions of theater and drama scripts. And, as a part of the English Language Arts curriculum, your child should be able to construct and critique various writing styles and types (i.e. persuasive, expository, narrative, informative, etc.).
Click on TEKS for what your child should know by end of this year
GRADING SCALE
A 100 - 90
B 89 - 80
C 79 - 70
D 69 - 60
F 59 and below
Grading Weights:~Weekly Lessons/Homework 40%~ Assessments 25% ~ Projects 20% ~ Six-week Exam 15%
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Be Respectful...of yourself and others
Be On Time...in your seat and working before the bell ringers
Be Mindful of Space...no horseplay, running, etc
Be On Your Ps and Qs...with sub, visitors, administrators, etc
Be Responsible...for your learning, materials, behavior, etc
SUPPLIES
The following is a list of materials your child will need this year to help keep him/her organized:
*Binder (to be kept in class)
*Sheet Protectors (25 sheets to start)
*Tab Dividers (at least 5)
*Paper
*Pencils
*Colored Pencils (one package)
*Highlighters
*Copy paper (to be shared with classmates)
A class syllabus is used to give you some idea of what to expect, in terms, of the intended curriculum, grading pattern, etc...
Please allow for flexibility. There are times and individual circumstances that may affect or change all or a portion of the information shared above. Please, never, hesitate to contact me or someone from the administrative team to discuss questions and/or concerns about your child's educational future in my class. Please feel free to ask questions, share concerns, and/or schedule a parent conference at a time convenient for you before school, during my plan, or afterschool.
My door is always open....Ms. Leake!
