COURSE SYLLABUS

Mrs. Plane

English 6

Amounts of Homework to expect

Each night = 10 min per grade level

[ 6^th = 60 min

[ 7^th= 70 min

[ 8^th = 80 min

HOMEWORK POLICY

LATE WORK POLICY (Grade Level)

EXCUSED ABSENCES

· In accordance with Superintendent Policy 2.3.2, students shall be given a period of at least

the same number of days they were absent, plus one additional day to make up the assignments.

The make-up period begins on the next school day following the absence.

OTHER MISSED WORK

If student work is to increase learning and serve as an opportunity to show what students have mastered, it is essential for assignments to be submitted in a timely manner. It is also our goal to teach students the importance of effective time management and of meeting deadlines. With these goals in mind, the grade level policy on turning in work late is as outline below.

· In the academic areas of language arts, science and social studies, late assignments may be turned in within three school days of the original due date. These late assignments will receive 70% of their original value. After the three day grace period a grade of “0” will be given for the missing assignment. If a student does not have an assignment on the day it is due, we will require the student to call a parent letting you know the work was not turned in.

· Because of the Everyday Math Program, the late work policy in math differs from the rest of the core subject area. The policy is detained on the next page. Please read it carefully.

· We are very happy to assist any student struggling with an assignment. Study sessions are offered after school (see schedule below) or help time may be set upon an individual basis. Please encourage your child to take charge of his/her learning and ask questions when help is needed.

· If a student is absent during a long-term project, the work is due upon the student’s return.

GRADING SCALE

A 90 – 100 B 80 – 89 C 70 – 79 D 60 – 69 F 50 & below

Year End Grade Calculation:

1^st Trimester % + 2^nd Trimester % + 3^rd Trimester % = X

X divided by 3 = Year End Grade

STUDY SESSIONS (by core)

Each core keeps established, regular study sessions for students to have access to additional explanation

of topics covered in class. For study sessions held after school, RTMS provides an “Activity Bus” departing

daily at 4:15 p.m. Students may ride the Activity Bus when given a pass from a RTMS staff member.

Core Study Sessions are outlined below:

MONDAY’S Mr. Berger (Soc Studies) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

Ms. Nylin (Math) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

Mrs. Plane (Lang Arts) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

Ms. Nylin (Math) 3:30 p – 4:00 pm

Mrs. Eubanks (Science) 3:30 p – 4:00 pm

WEDNESDAY’S Mr. Berger (Soc Studies) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

Mrs. Eubanks (Science) 3:30 p – 4:00 pm

Mrs. Plane (Lang Arts) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

THURSDAY’S Mr. Berger (Soc Studies) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

Ms. Nylin (Math) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

Ms. Nylin (Math) 3:30 p – 4:00 pm

Mrs. Eubanks (Science) 3:30 p – 4:00 pm

Mrs. Plane (Lang Arts) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

FRIDAY’S Mrs. Plane (Lang Arts) 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.

Language Arts-

6^th grade Essential Learnings (projected)

1st Trimester 1^st six weeks	1st Trimester 2^nd six weeks	2^nd Trimester 1^st six weeks	2^nd Trimester 2^nd six weeks	3^rd Trimester 1^st six weeks	3^rd Trimester 2nd six weeks
Making predictions	Identify/interpret story elements	Active questioning	Poetry	Summarizing	Speaking skills
Comprehension	Literary terms	Figurative language	Point of view	Research	Process writing
Drawing conclusions	Word Work (spelling/vocabulary)
Grammar/Conventions
Reflecting and interpreting text	Book Clubs
Written responses to text	Short constructed response	Non-fiction	Fact/Opinion	Fluency	Author studies
Sentence structure	Genre studies
Paragraph /extended writing

MARKING PERIOD GRADE CALCULATION

Reading 40%

Writing 40%

Spelling 20%