Contact Information Teacher Mrs Morgan Wright morgan wrighthallco

Contact Information Teacher: Mrs. Morgan Wright morgan. wright@hallco. org Planning: 9 -10: 20 AM Class page: tinyurl. com/mrswrightela Instagram: @mrswrightsroom Remind 101: Text @dmswright to 81010 OR https: //www. remind. com/j oin/dmswright ……………………. . Welcome to 8 th Grade Language ……………………………… Arts!What we’ll read ………………. . • Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (silver and gold levels), Prentice Hall • The Language of Literature, Mc. Dougal Littell • Various excerpts per Hall County Frameworks In this course, you will Cite strong and thorough textual evidence Participate in collaborative discussions Write objective summaries Produce writing appropriate to various tasks and purposes • Read texts closely and independently • Complete weekly homework tasks • Complete weekly assignments on Canvas • hallco. instructure. com • • ……………………………… Assignments and grading ……………. . 50% Formative: classwork, homework, participation, & quizzes Summative: tests, projects, essays & county-wide assessments given at the end of each grading period …………………………………………… HOW CAN I KEEP UP WITH MY ………………. . Expectations/RULES GRADES? Homework will be assigned periodically during the week, and students will be given assessments during each grading period. Parents and students should monitor student progress through the Infinite Campus portal and access assignments and other class information through the school website. go. hallco. org

Policies assignments on time. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to follow proper procedures to ensure that you receive your work. It is extremely important to me that my students learn to be successful and responsible. Regular attendance at school is an important factor regarding a student’s success in my class. I feel that adhering to deadlines plays a major role in academic and character education. Please know that in extenuating circumstances, I will work with students and their parents in being flexible with these policies. ……………………………………. . - - 8 th Grade English ……………………………… Language -make-up work & Attendance policy ARTStechnology ………………. . The expectation is that you submit all Technology can be a vital part of the educational process. Cell phones, however, can also compromise the integrity of the classroom environment when not utilized for educational purposes. Beginning this year, cell phones/personal student devices are not allowed in hallways, during class changes, or in classrooms unless expressly approved by the teacher for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. Students are not to text or connect to any social media while at school. Students not adhering to this policy will be in violation of the Acceptable Use Agreement and the Hall County Code of Student Conduct. Please help us teach our students about the appropriate use of these devices. ……………………………… Student name_____________ ………………. . Discipline expectations All students should be prepared to come to language arts/reading classes to learn. They must always have supplies such as agendas, textbooks, loose-leaf notebook paper, pens and pencils throughout the entire year to ensure success and avoid disruptions. School discipline procedures will be strictly enforced regarding behavior to ensure that each student has every opportunity to learn and be successful. 8 th grade step plan: Step one: warning and behavior reflection Step two: parent contact Step three: parent conference Step four: office referral 8 th grade tardy policy: 1 st tardy: warning 2 nd tardy: parent contact 3 rd tardy: locker zip tied for two weeks 4 th tardy: ISS Homeroom teacher____________ Parent name_____________ Parent email_____________ Contact number______________ Please review all of the material in this letter with your child, encouraging him or her to follow all rules and policies. Fill out the bottom part of this letter and return it to your child’s teacher. By signing this syllabus, my child and I acknowledge that we have read and understand the content. ______________________ Student Signature ______________________ Parent Signature