WELCOME TO MS. LESUEUR’S 8TH GRADE

ENGLISH CLASS2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

MY BELIEF STATEMENT & PHILOSOPHY TO EDUCATION

I believe that each and every child is unique, and has the ability to learn.

I believe in effectively teaching and motivating students to reach their fullest potential.

I believe my role as a teacher is to provide the students with the tools they will need to cultivate their own gardens of knowledge.

WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN IN THIS CLASS

GRADE- LEVEL VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR RULES HOW TO IDENTIFY & EXPLAIN THE FUNCTIONS OF

ESSENTIAL SHORT STORY ELEMENTS IDENTIFY VARIOUS TYPES OF DRAMA EFFECTIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

BASICS AND COMPONENTS OF THE PRE-WRITING PROCESS

EXPECTATIONS

You are expected to behave and conduct yourselves appropriately at all times.

Take pride in everything you do in this class.

Come to class daily prepared and ready to learn.

Participate!

Be as GREAT as I know you are!

CLASSROOM RULES1.Respect your classmates,

teacher, and YOURSELF at ALL TIMES.

2.Bring all required materials to class daily.

3.Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat.

4.Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

5.Be prompt, polite, prepared, positive, and productive.

CLASSROOM POLICIES & PROCEDURES

1.Enter the classroom quietly, and sit in your assigned seat.

2.Unpack all materials needed.3.Immediately begin bell work.4.Only submit completed

assignments.5.Keep your work area neat and clean.6.Always listen for teacher’s choice of

class dismissal.7.Obey all general, school rules.

CONSEQUENCES1.Verbal warning

2.After class conference with

teacher3.Call to

parent/guardian 4.Office referral

DRESS CODE Please comply with the school’s general

uniform requirements.

In this classroom, the dress code will be strictly enforced.

Failure to comply will result in a trip to the principal’s office. PERIOD!

GRADINGCompleting your assignments are essential!

Assessments 40%

Homework/ Writing Assignments 35%

Classwork 25%

Participation 5%

ASK! ASK! ASK! Always feel free to raise your hands and ask

questions.

Don’t allow yourself to fall behind.

If you don’t ask a question, then you won’t get an answer.

There is no such things as a dumb question.

**If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you. **

LET’S HAVE FUN! THIS WILL BE AN EXCITING LEARNING EXPERIENCE.