Dear Seventh Grader:
Welcome back to SMS! I hope that you had an enjoyable summer and that 2008-09
will be your best school year ever.
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of some of the procedures for our seventh grade
language arts class.
General Classroom Rules
1.
Be on time to class. Tardy to class three times will result in detention.
2.
Make sure that you bring your book, binder, paper, writing utensil, and
homework everyday. Remember no gel or colored pens on graded
assignments!!
3.
Take care of getting pencils sharpened and general housekeeping before
class starts.
4.
Show respect to everyone in the classroom. Without exception, do not talk
when Mrs. Malloy is talking. The same goes for your classmates; when
they are talking, you do not. Remain in your seat when others are
talking. We will all return that same respect to you
5.
If you have a question or a comment to make, raise your hand and wait to
be called on.
6.
Late assignments will be deducted 50%. Lunch detention will be assigned
each day the work is not turned in, up to a maximum of 3 consecutive
days. Details will be worked out between teacher and student. A letter
regarding lunch detention was sent home with your child and mailed to
your home.
7.
All school policies will be followed in my room.
8.
Behavior grade wise, each of you, right now. at the beginning of each
grading period, have an “S” in conduct. It’s your job to maintain or
increase that grade.
9.
Headings on papers: Name, Date, Period, Assignment
10.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may email me at
jmalloy@salemschools.com
Passes
You will receive three passes each six weeks. You may use these passes if you need to leave
the room (ask permission first). You MUST have your agenda with you at all times. Your
passes are located in your agenda.
Absence Policy
When you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to see me upon returning to class. You will
also need to check the make up folder for any worksheets or returned assignments that were handed
back during your absence and check the assignment board. If the make up folder is empty, it is your
responsibility to check the assignment board, ask a friend about missed assignments, and/or ask me
for about missed work. However many days you were absent is the number of days you will have to
turn in make up work. Please be aware – This is your responsibility!!
Mrs. Malloy’s Grading Policy
100%-99
97%-93%
92%-90%
A+
A
A-
89%-88%
87%-83%
82%-80%
B+
B
B-
Grading Policy
79%-78%
77%-73%
72%-70%
C+
C
C-
69%-68%
D+
67%-63%
D
62%-60%
D59% and below F
Sample Grade Sheet
I strongly recommend that you keep track of your grades on a piece of notebook paper.
Assignment
Homework Page
Classroom Folder
Reading Test
Vocabulary Test
Writing Piece
Journal
Pts Possible
Pts Received
10
10
20
16
Figuring Your Grade
20
16
1.
Add the points possible 175
50
25
2.
Add the received points 132
25
20
3.
Divide the received points by possible points
50
45
4.
Find the percent on the grading scale. Total
175
132
.754 = 75% = C
Your semester grade will be the average of the three six weeks’ grades.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature