Elmont Memorial High School
English 8 Read
2014-2015
Ms. Agnello
(516) 488-9223
aagnello@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Welcome to your eighth grade English course! This year we will continue to improve our reading and
writing skills to master our state assessments and continue to grow as scholars. Our intellectually
stimulating tasks and assignments will not only help you grow as a young adult but will also point you
toward success.
The following is a guideline sheet of all that is required and expected from you for the entire 20142015 year.
1. Class Procedures
 YOU ARE TO BE SEATED BY THE TIME THE BELL RINGS in your assigned seat.
 You will make note of the AIM and DO NOW activity posted for you on the board and begin the
Do Now task- RESPECT THE SILENCE OF THE DO NOW.
 Homework will be collected at random throughout the course of the quarter though it will be
assigned 3-5 times a week. The homework assignments will be collected at random.
 RAISED HANDS ONLY PLEASE- I want to give proper credit to all of the brilliant ideas you will
have
 Note the CLASS RULES on a daily basis- these rules are made for your safety and comfort and
they create a productive learning environment for EVERYONE
 Answer the FINAL SUMMARY QUESTION (S)
2. Preparation
Preparation is very important because it relaxes you. When you are relaxed in the classroom you will be
able to learn more and worry less. What is considered prepared in this class?
 Your GREEN English binder (with plenty of paper)
 A pencil or pen to write with
 Homework assigned from the night before (late homework will earn deductions)
 A learning, and therefore winning, attitude
3. Attitude
Respect for others, respect for your teachers, respect for the materials/classroom and respect for
yourself are absolute requirements for the class and will impact your grade. This classroom is a positive
environment; no one is ever going to feel uncomfortable within these walls. The following guidelines
are listed to assure that you understand what is expected of you and to for you to be able to take
responsibility for yourself. Please check them as we read:
⃝ Follow the school guidelines: NO CELL PHONES, NO VULGAR LANGUAGE, and there should be
NOTHING ON YOUR HEAD
⃝ Passes will not be given during the first ten or last ten minutes of the class
⃝ You will have to participate- everyone will be called on
⃝ If you wish to speak, your hand MUST be raises and you will wait to be called upon
⃝ The only thing that we write on is paper
4. Required Reading
We will be analyzing the following five texts this year:
MARKING PERIOD 1- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
MARKING PERIOD 2- Anne Frank and Flesh and Blood So Cheap
MARKING PERIOD 3- The Hunger Games
MARKING PERIOD 4- The Outsiders
5. Grading
Your grade will be broken down according to the following:
Each marking period you will be expected to hand in the following for the allotted points below:
Marking Period 1
Marking Period 2
Marking Period 3
Marking Period 4
Marking Period 5
Ten Homeworks10 pts.
Five Journals
10 pts.
Class Participation30 pts.
Two Quiz Grades30 pts.
Two Test Grades20 pts.
Ten Homeworks10 pts.
Five Journals
10 pts.
Class Participation30 pts.
Two Quiz Grades30 pts.
Two Test Grades20 pts.
Ten Homeworks10 pts.
Five Journals10 pts.
Class Participation30 pts.
Two Quiz Grades30 pts.
Two Test Grades20 pts.
Ten Homeworks10 pts.
Five Journals10 pts.
Class Participation30 pts.
Two Quiz Grades30 pts.
Two Test Grades20 pts.
Final Exam
Please keep up with your assignments! You have the opportunity now to start on the right foot and be
the best that you can be. PLEASE use your teachers as much as you need in order to stay on track.
I am very excited to continue your education here at Elmont Memorial High School. I cannot stress
enough how much we will accomplish in our 43 minutes with your dedication and cooperation.
I have read and understand the above course guidelines.
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