Ms. Bachmann’s Language Arts Guidelines

Classroom Guidelines:

+ Be courteous and considerate of others in class.

+ Come prepared to class and be in your seat when the bell rings.

+ Be positive.

+ Ask for help.

Curriculum Overview:

We will be working to connect state and local objectives into the curriculum. 

o   To write to communicate for a variety of purposes

o   To use the language arts to acquire, assess, and communicate information

o   To listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations

Students will learn and practice the writing process to produce multi-paragraphs papers/essays.  Along with the writing process, students will work to improve grammar, spelling, and basic writing skills.

Daily Work:

Students are expected to keep a spiral notebook of language arts vocabulary in which they can use for future reference.  Students will also write in journals up to 3 times a week.  Participation is necessary on a daily basis for success. 

Grading:

Grades will be based on a cumulative point total.  Grades will be updated on a weekly basis.  Please monitor your grades for accuracy and ask if you have any questions.

Academic Accountabilty:

It is the student’s responsibility to come to me when they are absent or haven’t completed an assignment.  Yellow academic accountability sheets will be sent home for any late assignment.  The student then needs to turn in the work the next day for 50% credit.  If the assignment is not completed, the consequence is an academic detention.