Laura Foster English 7
Classroom Expectations
Landstown Middle School
Teacher Contact Information
Laura Foster English 7
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lsfoster.weebly.com
Phone: 648-4750 ext. 61502
Course Description
Core and Advanced English 7 is broken up into four units.
Unit 1: World Mythology and Folklore
Unit 2: Levels of Meaning
Unit 3: Author’s Purpose
Unit 4: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Required Materials
In addition to LMS grade level supplies (found on the school homepage), the following will be required for this course:
3-5 inch 3 ring binder
Notebook Paper
1 subject notebook
Pencils/Pens
Planner
Optional: highlighters, colored pencils, dictionary/thesaurus, glue sticks, ruler
The following electronic resources will be utilized in this course:
Online textbooks can be accessed through the LMS website under the students tab, click “Clever Portal”
Classroom Procedures
Upon entering class quietly sit down, copy down the homework assignment for the night, and complete the energizer for the day.
Students are only permitted to go to their lockers at assigned times.
Students should bring materials to class daily.
Students will have the amount of days absent to make up their work (i.e. 1 day absent-1 day to make up work). However, deadlines may be flexible based on individual extenuating circumstances.
Students should go directly to their locker or breakfast after getting off the bus.
Their planner must be signed before going to the restroom or anywhere else in the school.
Assignments are due the following block after they are assigned. Lancer bell will be a time for classroom enrichment and remediation. It will also be a time to complete make-up/missing work due extenuating circumstances to as needed.
A variety of digital devices and online resources will be utilized for daily work and assessments throughout the school year. Multi-tasking, web surfing, gaming, texting, and using social media are prohibited on student devices.
Parent/Student Resources
- All grades will be posted on parent portal in a timely manner to accurately represent student progress. Parents should register for Parent Portal and set alerts to monitor their child’s academic progress, attendance and missing work.
- Students have access to Student Vue to help them succeed academically.
- All classroom assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, etc., will be listed on my Teacher Website or Google Classroom.
- School Counselors are a valuable resource. They are as follows: Todd Fritz, Megan Foard, Amy Neff, Chris Schroepfer and Emily Wilson. The number to the guidance office is 648-4761.
- Homework Help is an online service available to students to students to receive help from certified state teachers. It is available M - Th 3--9 pm and Saturday 9 am – 3 pm. Homework Help can be found on the LMS website under the students tab.
Landstown Middle School Grading Guidelines
Class Grading for Assignments and Assessments
Assessments are based upon a body of evidence that demonstrates student mastery toward pre-determined standards of learning.
Assessment will be based on categories. Possible categories may include (but not limited to) Tests, Classwork, Quizzes, Performance Tasks, and Homework. Homework will be 5% of the total grade. World Languages Classes will use Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing as categories.
Make-up Work Policy
When a student is absent, the student should request missed work and the teacher will provide all relevant assignments. The number of days a student has to turn in make-up work will equal the number of days the student was absent. Teachers will take into consideration a student’s individual circumstances.
Late Work Policy
Students should make every effort to submit work by the assigned due date; however, in the event that the student misses the due date, the student should work with his/her teacher to submit the assignment as soon as possible. Students may be required to participate in Administrative Academic Detention (after school) to complete any missed work.
Zero Policy
A designated code in the gradebook will be used to communicate missing work. When an assignment is missing, the code Mi (Missing) will be temporarily recorded averaging as a 0. Once the assignment has been made up, the updated grade will be reflected in the gradebook. If the assignment remains incomplete, it will remain a 0 with no code attached.
*All missing work must be submitted one week prior to the end of each grading period.
Reassessment
Students who receive a failing score on any summative assignment will be given the opportunity to be reassessed provided that the student meets the following:
- Participated in class
- Completed all assignments
- Demonstrated appropriate effort
Extra Credit
Extra credit will not be accepted on an individual basis.
Remediation
Students who fail one or more SOL tests and/or who struggle academically will be identified for mandatory participation in SOL Lab, which replaces an elective.
Student/Parent Acknowledgement
This document is to be placed in the front of your notebook so you or your parents may refer to it at any time.
Additional copies can be printed from the documents section of my website or google classroom.