7th Grade Reading Syllabus (7-2)
Mr. Terrill
Room B204
940-369-1605
mterrill@dentonisd.org
Follow me on Twitter: @MrTLovesReading
Team 7-2 Remind Text Service: Text 8b211 to 316-854-0130
Parent Conferences:
Please call front desk or email me directly at mterrill@dentonisd.org to set an appointment. My set hours are
from 8:05 am-4:00 pm, unless an appointment is made. All phone calls and emails will be returned within 24
hours.
Tutoring:
Tutoring times will be offered in my room every Tuesday morning from 7:45-8:15 am and after school on
Monday from 3:20 – 4:00. If you would like to request an alternative time, call or email. Also, if attending
after school tutoring with the teacher, transportation arrangements must be made by the student in
advance.
Grading Policy:
Students will be expected to complete all work. This year, our district has implemented a new grading policy.
These grading and assessment practices are as follows:
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All assignments and assessments will be referenced to the standards.
All student grades will be reflective of their learning.
Expectations for student learning will not be compromised for failure to meet deadlines. If a student
misses a deadline, the student will still be expected to master the content by completing the
assignment.
Students will be expected to complete all assignments on time and in their entirety. A zero will not
be recorded in the teacher gradebook for a missing assignment. A zero will only be recorded when a
student has not demonstrated mastery of the content.
All students will be given the opportunity for reassessment of all summative assessments, excluding
semester exams.
Grading Categories:
Major Summative 70%
Minor Summative 30%
Major Summative examples (examples only, not an exhaustive list): Unit Tests, Projects, Research papers,
Final drafts, Essays, Presentations, Common assessments, Lab practical, Written response, Performance tasks,
Portfolios
Minor Summative examples (examples only, not an exhaustive list): Quizzes, Graphic organizers, Rough
drafts, Short pieces of writing, Oral questions in class, Exit tickets, Learning logs, journal entries, Performance
tasks, Laboratory write-ups.
**When students need additional assistance in completing assignments that are missing or low performing,
they will either be assigned to tutoring with the teacher during tutoring times, or they will be assigned to
Titan Time on Wednesday from 3:20-4:30pm.
Class Materials:
To Be Kept With Student:
 Agenda
 Composition or spiral notebook. College ruled.
 Pens, blue or black ink ONLY
 Pencils
 Highlighters
 Glue Sticks
 Loose-leaf notebook paper
**Please make sure you are prepared for class. You will not be allowed to leave the classroom for materials
or supplies!
Discipline:
Tardies and dress code violations will be handled as set by school policy. Students will be expected to be in
their seats and working when the bell rings. If students are late to class, I will mark them tardy. Accumulated
tardies will result in detention and parent contact. Consistent tardies WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL BE
REPORTED.
--When classroom expectations are not met, the following steps will occur:
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Warning
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2nd warning-student/teacher conference
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Teacher Detention—slip sent home to be signed by parent
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Parent Conference (in person or phone)
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Office Referral (with potential for In-School Suspension)
**Some infractions may result in automatic office referral
ID badges are expected to be worn at all times. If students lose their badges, they will need to replace them
before school in the library. The ID replacement cost is $3.
Classroom Rules:
1. My actions will allow my teacher to teach.
2. My actions will allow other students to learn.
3. I will follow all school rules and be responsible for my actions.
4. I will come to class prepared by bringing my supplies and assignments.
5. I will work the entire class period at my maximum level.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Thanks,
Mr. Terrill