Welcome to Mrs. Flynn's 7th english language arts

7/31/2019 Welcome to Mrs. Flynn's 7th english language arts

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7th english language arts

Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself. - Chinese Saying


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What I Know . . .

Those who teach your classes desire that youlearn. They want you to learn essentialinformation in subjects they have studied andenjoyed for years. You will develop some of theskills which they have mastered, and acquireinformed perspectives.

Using various teaching techniques, I seek topromote your learning and success. I seek toguide you, motivate you, and outline for you thebody of knowledge to be learned.

I "teach," but only you can learn!

Knowing what I expect of you may help you to

maximize your learning opportunities.


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I Expect You To . . .

be informed about policies which are presented in the course outline, as well as thepolicies of the Julia Landon Student Code of Conduct published in the StudentHandbook.

attend all classes, except when emergencies arise. If health and weather allow, Iwill be present and on time for every scheduled class meeting. So should you.

be an active participant in class, taking notes, asking appropriate questions. Yourinvolvement will benefit you and your classmates.

treat me and fellow students with courtesy. Refrain from any behaviors that maydistract others. You expect to be treated with tolerance and respect. You expect alearning environment free of unnecessary distractions. So does every one else.

cultivate effective study strategies. Being an effective student is not instinctive. Useyour study time wisely. Seek help when you need it. Avail yourself of resourcesprovided by myself and Julia Landon.

study course material routinely after each class meeting or so. Study according to aregular schedule. Avoid "cramming." Do not postpone working on assignments.Submit finished assignments on time.

accept the challenge of middle school studying, thinking, and learning. Anticipatethat the level and quantity of work in some courses will exceed your priorexperiences. If you have significant responsibilities besides your studies, such aswork and family, set realistic academic goals and schedules for yourself. Select anacademic load whose work demands do not exceed your available time and energy.

let no temptation cause you to surrender your integrity.


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What Not to do in my class !


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Who are You?


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Zapper 3000


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Consequences

Luckily, No Zapper 3000!

Structured Movement Locker Time

Classroom Expectations

- Be respectful to everyone and everything

- Keep your hands, feet, and everything else to yourself

- Please talk only when it is appropriate

- Please stay on task

Behavior Interventions

- Verbal warning

- Pink Slip - These require a parent/guardian signature. Failure to

obtain a parent/guardian signature will result in a phone call/emailhome to ensure receipt of signed pink slip.

- Time out in another classroom/parent phone call

- Lunch Detention

- Parent conference

- Referral to House Administrator


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What Will I Be Doing This Year?

Course Content

You will be expected to learn concepts,strategies, and skills.

You will take responsibility for your ownconduct, assume responsible roles, articulatethe standards and expectations, and

articulate what you are learning, why andhow.

You will create quality work, talk about yourwork, demonstrate your knowledge throughdifferent venues, ask questions, and learnthrough different modalities.

You will be expected to complete nightlyhomework assignments for the duration of theschool year.

You will be consistently engaged in learning.

You will be expected to master 7th grade

english language arts standards and commoncore standards.


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How Will I Be Graded?

You will be graded using a point system.

Each assignment, project, test, or homeworkassignment has a certain number of pointspossible. A test or project may be worth 100points, while a quiz or homework assignmentmay be worth 20 points. To determine yourindividual grade, I will simply divide the numberof points by the total possible points in a 9 weekperiod.

That percentage will be assigned a letter gradeusing the following scale:

90 100 A

80 89 B

70 79 C

60 69 D0 59 F


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Homework/Late Work Policy: Homework is intended to help

you preview new material in preparation for the next lesson, or

review material that was covered during that days session. As

such, it is to your benefit that all homework assignments be

completed.

FIRST QUARTER ONLY: you are allowed THREE late work-passes. A late work pass means you may submit late work one

class period after the original due date. In addition, you will be

submitting the late work for a maximum of 75% of the original

credit. After the first quarter, absolutely no late work will be

accepted.

At the teachers discretion, you may have the opportunity to

recycle homework. Students who choose to recycle an

assignment can earn up to half of the missed points. For

example, if a student earns a 50 out of 100 points on an

assignment, they may recycle to earn 25 points for a maximumof 75 total points. Recycling does not guarantee a student the


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Make-up Work Policy: It is your responsibility to ask for

missed work. Students who have an excused absencehave one (1) day per excused absence to makeup

assignments and homework. Students with an unexcused

absence will not have the opportunity to makeup

assignments and homework. Students who anticipate

being absent on the due date of an assignment shouldturn it in early or arrange for another student to bring it to

school. Assignments may also be faxed (904) 346-5657 or

e-mailed to [email protected].

Learning Recovery Policy: Students may be offered

learning recovery as outlined in the Duval County Pupil

Progression Plan found on the Duval County Public

Schools web page.

STUDENTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED ALL
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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success and inspiration


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What is success?

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Welcome to Mrs. Flynn's 7th english language arts