Author: Administrator

GRADING POLICY
Homework = 15%
Classwork = 35%
Quizzes= 10%
Tests/Projects/Papers =40%
NOTE: The POWER OF ZERO!!! One zero is enough to impact anyone’s grade! Sometimes one “0” is the difference between an “A” and a “B”; a “C” and a “D”!!
HOMEWORK & CLASSWORK
Students will receive a homework schedule at the beginning of each quarter; please follow the instructions and timelines as discussed on the schedule.
Classwork assignments will be based on literature and class discussions; due dates will be announced accordingly.
**Please check the class website for updates on all assignments, hand-outs, and announcements:
www.geocities.com/mmartinbugg
Thorough flashcards used for tests are accepted for extra credit.
The HONOR CODE is strictly enforced: no copying, plagiarizing, or sharing work.

OUR CLASSROOM COMMITTMENT*
Actively learn and teach
Contribute to class discussions
Honor our communities
Insist on doing our best
Exhibit a positive attitude toward learning
Value our class time together
Eliminate negativity
We will ACHIEVE!!
We will BE EXCELLENT!!
*Acrostic adapted from work of C. Hale

8TH Grade Language Arts

Durham School of the Arts
400 N. Duke Street
Durham, NC 27701

Phone: 919-560-3926
Fax: 919-560-2217
E-mail: maya.martin@dpsnc.net
website: www.geocities.com/mmartinbugg

Welcome to 8th Grade Language Arts

8TH Grade Language Arts

CLASS OBJECTIVE:
To explore various literary genres written by authors of diverse backgrounds while further developing our critical thinking & analysis skills through reading, writing & speaking everyday

Mrs. Bugg’s Class Procedures & Expectations:

DAILY MATERIALS:
Section in binder SPECIFICALLY for Language Arts
Folders with pockets
Loose-leaf paper, pencils AND pens
Colored pencils
Assigned literature
Your choice of book
DAILY PROCEDURES:
1. Use the bathroom between classes
2. Sharpen pencils before class
3. Quietly enter room and sit in assigned seat BY THE TIME THE SECOND BELL RINGS
4. Check the boards for homework assignments; WRITE DOWN assignments in Time-Tracker
5. TURN IN any assignment due for the day in your period’s basket
6. Class Officers should perform duties BEFORE the LAST BELL RINGS
7. IMMEDIATELY complete the Do-Now assignment; read silently if you finish early
8. Wait for class work instructions

….WORK OF HIGH QUALITY IS ALWAYS EXPECTED ….
FORMAT FOR WRITTEN WORK:
Always answer in complete sentences unless directed otherwise.
Work must be neat and legible. If you type your work, use no larger than a 12 pt., traditional font in black ink.
All work will be evaluated on the quality of the content, the accuracy of information, and coherency of its structure.
LATE WORK:
The weekly homework assignment WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ASSIGNED DUE DATE.
You have 3 days to makeup missed CLASSWORK ONLY. Your work will be penalized for each day it is late, unless you have an excused absence.
In the case of major projects, you have 5 days after the due date to submit for credit. Your work will be penalized for each day it is late. After 5 days you will receive a zero.
ABSENCES:
It is YOUR responsibility to get work missed while you were out.
Check ABSENTEE FOLDERS for work missed. You have 3 days to make this up. Place all makeup work in the “IN” basket.
Major projects that have been announced weeks in advance are still due on the day assigned in order to be considered on time. Points will be deducted for each day it is late.

8TH Grade Language Arts

Durham School of the Arts
400 N. Duke Street
Durham, NC 27701

Phone: 919-560-3926
Fax: 919-560-2217
E-mail: maya.martin@dpsnc.net
website: www.geocities.com/mmartinbugg

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