Assignment Expectations in 7th Grade Language Arts
In 7th grade language arts, an ideal assignment meets the following criteria...
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It is turned in ON TIME!
·It has the proper heading (full name, date and period).
No name = no credit!
·Final drafts are typed (double spaced) or done in blue or black ink on one side of standard size paper. Grades for final drafts turned in rough draft form (ie. pencil) will be lowered 10%.
Late Work Policy and Grading:
·Small assignments such as worksheets not accepted late unless student is absent.
·Major assignments (writing & projects) lose 10% per each school day late and will not be accepted more than one week late. (Turn in what you have!)
·If printer fails, handwrite the paper, or print it in the library before school. Do not e-mail it.
· Work that is late due to technological difficulties (ie. printer failure, computer crashing, etc.) may be turned in a timely matter providing there is a parent note confirming the problem.
· Turn in what you have on time! It is better to turn in something rather than nothing at all.
Grading Scale
Each Monday students will receive a vocabulary list, and they will be tested each Thursday/Friday. Lists are available on our website the week prior to the test. Every four weeks is a review test. Please see our weekly syllabus for specific assignments and due dates.
Supplies:
Red pen or pencil
Pens (blue or black)
Pencils
Lined notebook paper
Book for silent reading
ABSENCES & MAKEUP WORK:
If a student misses a day of school, it is his or her responsibility to approach the teacher and arrange a time to make up missed work. All tests and quizzes must be made up within two weeks of the absence or the student will receive a zero.
