Classroom Expectations

ESL 11/7th Reading/7th Language Arts

Dear Parents and Students:

Welcome to ESL 11 and 7th grade English. My goal is for us to have a successful year. In order for this to happen, I have included a list of expectations for the 2008-2009 school year.

Behavior:

*Be polite to your classmates and teacher at all times.

*Be in your seat and ready to learn when the bell rings.

*Complete all assignments.

*Do your BEST work.

Consequences:

*Warning

*Detention with a phone call to parents.

*Conference with parent.

*Referral to an administrator.

Helpful Information:

*Planners:

1. All students must have a planner to record daily assignments. Planners will be checked daily during Wolf Pack.

2. Planners will be used as a hall pass. Students must have a planner to exit the room (restrooms, locker...).

*Supplies:

1. Students must have a spiral, binder, pens/pencils and a red ink pen for class.

2. These supplies will be left in the classroom. Students must keep all papers, as indicated by teacher, in their binder.

Assignments:

1. All assignments will be posted daily.

2. Students are responsible for writing assignments in planners.

3. Warm-up exercises are on the board at the beginning of each class period. Students are expected to complete these in a timely manner. They must make all corrections during class review.

4. All class work must be finished and given to the teacher for a completion grade.

Grading Policy:

1. All work will be graded according to the following rubric:

*Assessments (30%)- These include tests, quizzez and projects.

*Daily Work (30%)- Daily assignments are important for completion.

*Class Participation (25%)

*Homework/Notebook (20%)

Tutorials:

*Tutorials will be offered as needed.

Parent/Teacher Contact:

A parent may contact me in two ways.

* Call the front office and leave a message.

*E-mail: terry.popp@gcisd.net

**We fo have a Spanish translator onstaff to accomodate the needs of our Spanish speaking families.

I am excited about working with your child this year. Feel free to contact me for help or assistance as needed.

Thank you for sharing your child with me for the 2008-2009 year!