- How many books are required for the Library Independent Reading Program?
- What class trips take place in 8th grade?
- Where are the required reading lists for book reports?
- Can students do homework for English, Geography and Civics on the computer?
- Do students have extra credit opportunities?
- What are the requirements for homework?
- What about late/absent work?
- Why are book reports done in English class and not at home?
- If a student is absent, are they still responsible for the work?
- If a student is absent the day for a test, must they take that test ? When?
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How many books are required for the Library Independent Reading Program?
Four books must be read over the course of the school year for both 7th and
8th grade. We will be reading SHANE by Jack Schaffer in grade 7 and THE
DIARY OF ANNE FRANK in grade 8. These both will be read in class during the
fourth marking period. Therefore, during the first three marking periods,
each 7th and 8th grader must read and report on one book. At the end of the
year, each student must have completed AT LEAST one fiction, one non-
fiction, and one biography. The fiction books MUST be from the Required
Reading List given to each student. The non-fiction and biographies must be
approved by myself or the school librarian(s). ALL books must come from the
C.C.S. Library in order to qualify. In addition, two fiction books must be
read over the summer. More information will be given as the end of the school
year approaches.
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What class trips take place in 8th grade?
In the past, the 8th grade has traveled to Camp Halawasa in Hammonton, NJ
for a team-building outing on the low Ropes course. This is part of the Bible
class and is usually done in the fall. More information will be available
shortly from Mr. Hobbs, the Bible teacher.
In the past, the 8th grade has traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of our
Civics unit in History. Recently, Mr. Hobbs has planned an overnight
"commencement trip" for 8th grade in the spring. Students visited NYC for
the day, and then returned to a Christian camp in Toms River for an evening of
fun and activities. Details will follow in the spring.
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Where are the required reading lists for book reports?
Go to www.crusader.org and go to the Library Media link. Under this site
you will see a section on required reading. This list will include all
grades.
Remember, only fiction books are included. Non-fiction and biography lists
will be approved by the librarian/teacher and ALL books must come from the
C.C.S. Library.
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Can students do homework for English, Geography and Civics on the computer?
Of course. Some students actually do better using this tool. Spellcheck and
grammarcheck are also useful.
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Do students have extra credit opportunities?
In English, I often give extra credit questions on tests and quizzes.
However, I do not accept extra credit "projects" except in extreme cases of
prolonged illness absences.
In Civics, students may submit up to three "extra credit articles" per
marking period. They will receive an extra point on their FINAL average for
the marking period for each of these. Students are often reminded of this in
class and as the end of the marking period approaches. Specific instructions
have been given in class and will be explained at Back-to-School Night.
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What are the requirements for homework?
All homework must be in complete sentences, the assignment must be
completely done (by answering all parts of the questions and doing all of
the assignment parts), and must be on time for students to get a 100. This
is whether the answers are correct or not. We go over homework in class
discussions,and students will be given correct answers in class. The goal
of this is to get students to THINK. In Literature, there are many opinion-
generated questions, so I am looking for students to analyze and interpret
the material by using critical thinking skills. Therefore, I give complete
credit for all homework with appropriate answers.If homework is handed in and
it is not complete, the highest a student will get is a 70.
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What about late/absent work?
C.C.S. policy states that students are giving one day for every day they are
absent to get in the work. Students should check the Teacherweb, or call a
friend, to get the homework. It is posted on the web for my classes between
noon and 5:00 p.m, according to my schedule. I don't leave school at night
without updating the web. If students have incomplete or late work, they
should turn it in to the wire basket on my desk with the words "LATE" and
the date it is turned in right next to this word. The policy at C.C.S.
states that for every day a homework paper is late, 10 points will be
deducted. After 3 days late, for a total of 30 points deducted, the paper is
a zero.
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Why are book reports done in English class and not at home?
I have found that some students take book reports more seriously if they are
done in my class like a test. They may have proofread notes from home in
which they may use to complete the book report form in class. This builds
preparation skills and helps students plan for long range goals.
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If a student is absent, are they still responsible for the work?
Of course. It is the student's responsibility to check the web and get the
homework to the teacher within the time period discussed in Question 7.
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If a student is absent the day for a test, must they take that test ? When?
Yes,if that test was announced prior to their absence, they are required to
be prepared to take it the day they return. That is the school policy.
That may mean a parent or friend will have to get the student's books or
notes from school that day of the absence in order to prepare.
