ELA 7 Syllabus - 2024-2025.pdf

I verify that I have read the KJH ELA 7 Syllabus, and I agree to 2024-2025 all policies and procedures. Printed Student Name KJH ELA...

I verify that I have read the KJH ELA 7 Syllabus, and I agree to 2024-2025 all policies and procedures. Printed Student Name KJH ELA 7 _____________________________________________________ Student Signature _____________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Syllabus _____________________________________________________ Please return your signed syllabus to your English Teacher CONTACT ME Course Description Message me with assignment or grade This course includes the in-depth study of a wide questions on Canvas, Focus, or by email variety of language arts skills, focusing on reading at: [email protected] comprehension, writing, critical thinking, listening, and speaking. [email protected] Through various texts and writing assignments, students develop literacy competencies essential for academic success in future classes and the real-world. RULES POLICIES GRADES TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS Granite School District follows a proficiency based grading scale. We use CANVAS at KJH. Be The following items are required for Students will receive a proficiency sure to check it daily for your active participation in class each score, 1-4, based on their assignments, important day: demonstrated understanding of the announcements, and other class material. Posted grades can be activities. ❖Charged Chromebook found on FOCUS. ❖Paper 4 = Above proficient 3 = Proficient Chromebooks are an essential ❖Pens, Pencils, & Highlighters 2 = Approaching proficient classroom material. Please ❖Headphones/earbuds 1 = Below proficient bring your charged 0 = Did not meaningfully attempt chromebook to class every day CELL PHONE POLICY assessment All chromebook activity is Homework/Late Work monitored by Granite School District Students will also be using and Cell phones should be kept HOMEWORK: Assignments which creating in UtahCompose, powered down and in student students did not complete in class become Google Drive Apps, backpacks for the entirety of homework. These assignments can be Readtheory.org and the school day, in accordance found on Canvas. StoryboardThat. with GSD’s Cell Phone Policy. LATE WORK: Late work can be turned Additional apps and sites may If it is seen or heard, for any in for credit until the designated cut-off be used as needed reason, it will be turned in to dates, which will be announced each the office. Quarter.  DAILY PROCEDURES Each day, unless otherwise told, you should follow these procedures to get the *YEAR AT A GLANCE* day started: *Please refer to Canvas for 1. Enter the classroom on time, in a calm manner specific texts and resources 2. Come to class prepared to work with all required materials 3. Sit in assigned seat for the duration of class 4. Begin working on the posted starter. If no starter is posted, open up the day’s 1st Quarter module in CANVAS and await further instructions from your teacher 5. Work quietly and diligently for the entire class period EQs: What does it mean to grow up? 6. Ask questions by raising your hand and waiting patiently until called upon What lessons do we learn as we grow up? 7. Turn in your assignments before leaving for your next period Success Vocabulary Reading & Annotation Strategies Literary Elements Growing Up Unit Gothic Elements of Literature Unit BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS 2nd Quarter Attendance & Absences EQs: How do individuals survive in Attendance is essential to your success in this class. Each day of challenging environments? How does school counts toward your citizenship grades. overcoming extreme adversity propel an If you must be absent, please have your parent or guardian excuse individual to persevere? your absence. Additionally, please send me a message on Canvas stating that Non-Fiction Overcoming Challenges Unit you will be absent. Students are responsible for completing and submitting all Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park assignments which are assigned during their absence. Novel Study Behavior & Attitude A fair and equal education is the right of all students. Disruptive or inappropriate 3rd Quarter behavior leads to oneself and other students losing out on learning opportunities. Be respectful to the teacher, adult aides, and other students. EQs: How do people respond when they Be prepared to work for the entire class period. see others in need? What does it mean to Be in your seat when the bell rings with your materials ready for class. “come of age” in times of crisis and war? Come prepared with late/missing work completed. Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study No inappropriate or offensive language or behavior will be tolerated. These actions will be documented and reported to administration. Repeat disruptions will be documented and reported to administration. 4th Quarter Late Work & Grades EQs: What is justice? What are the Your grades are available for you to view any time on FOCUS. benefits or drawbacks of punitive vs. Cut-off dates will be announced for each Quarter. Students may submit restorative justice? How does our culture their late assignments anytime before the cut-off date to receive credit. influence ideas of justice and healing? Late work will not be accepted after the cut-off date. Students requiring more time to complete assignments may ask for a Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen short extension on the cut-off date. Novel Study Students may repeat or finish assignments they wish to receive higher scores on. Higher scores may be given if students show a higher proficiency. Keep any graded work until after each report card is posted. MAP and RISE Testing Restroom/Hall Pass Policy Students will be assessed for their current Class Time is important so please take care of personal issues outside of levels and progress in reading and other class time. ELA standards throughout the year, using Hall passes are only to be used for emergencies and are limited by state certified testing materials. quarter. Students are allotted four hall passes per quarter. Students must ask at appropriate times (not during direct or whole group instruction). Only one hall pass is allowed at a time, so students may often have to wait until a later time to use the restroom.