Language Arts/ELD Syllabus

 

                                                                                 

 

Rivera Middle School

A California Distinguished School

 

 

TEACHER INFORMATION

 

Ms. Sylvya Cordova              7th grade Language Arts/English Language Development

Room 12 E-mail address: [email protected]

RMS homepage: http://www.rms.erusd.org

RMS Phone: ( 562) 801-5088

 

Dear Parents,

Welcome to your son/daughter’s 7th grade school year.  All of us teachers are looking forward to working with you and your child this year as we explore learning together.

 

Middle school is a challenging time for students with rotating classes, multiple teachers and high school not far away.  It’s vital that we work together to keep your child focused and organized.  I have attached a list of supplies, as well as rules, consequences, and rewards for our classroom.  Please discuss these standards with your child, and if you are in agreement, sign the the last page and return it to me by Tuesday, 8/30/17.

 

If you need to contact me, please  refer to the teacher information on this page.  E-mail is the quickest way to get a response.  Furthermore, you are welcome to visit my classroom any time.  Simply check in with the office secretary for a visitor’s pass, no phone call is necessary.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read these materials.  Together, we will ensure your child’s academic success this year.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Ms. Sylvya Cordova

 

P.S.  Room 12 is in great need of supplies like clorox wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, markers, paper, index cards, pencils, pens, etc.  Any donation is welcome!

 

Quantity                                                                    

                 6 each                                                         Pencils/Pens

                  1                                                                100 Sheet Composition Booklet

                  1                                                                  2”  3 Ring Binder with 5 tabs

 

Students should have all of these items daily.  Not having these supplies will result in consequences for your student.  Additional supplies may be needed throughout the school year.

 

Restroom Policy

Students are not allowed to use the restroom during classtime, unless he/she has a medical condition and documentation.  If there are any issues, please contact me.

 

Tardy Policy

A student will be tardy when he/she is not in line when the tardy bell rings without a written excuse.  Please refer to the Minder Binder for consequences.  Remember: A tardy is a warning and will be recorded.

 

 

 

Grading Policy

Grading Weights

Tests and Quizzes                               40%

Writing                                                20%

Reading                                               20%

Grammar                                             10%

Vocabulary                                          10%

 

Grading Scale

90% or above = A

80% or above = B

70% or above = C

60% or above = D

50% or below = F

 

Late Work Policy

Late work will not be accepted.  If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to ask me regarding the work that has been missed.  The number of days the student was absent will determine the amount of days the student has to complete the make-up work for full credit.  If there are specific issues, please contact me.

 

Homework Policy

Homework is assigned M-Th and occasionally on Fridays.  At the start of each week, student will write the classwork/homework in their Minder Binder.  It will also be posted on my webpage.

 

 

Name:                                                                                     Period:

 

Please return this back sheet, only.  Thank you.

 

Rules, Consequences, and Rewards

 

Rules

  1. Respect each other, in and outside of class.
  2. Come to class prepared, with all materials.
  3. Be on time, in your seat and ready to learn.
  4. Raise hand to speak in class.

 

                                                                        Consequences

  1. Warning.
  2. Lunch Detention/ Time After Class.
  3. Phone call home
  4. Referral

                        * Extreme misbehavior or defiance = Referral

 

Citizenship Grade

A verbal warning will be issued and recorded every time your student does not follow a rule.  The amount of warnings and/or severity of infractions will determine your student’s citizenship grade.  This chart will demonstrate how his/her citizenship grade is determined:

 

                                                            0 warnings = O for citizenship

                                                            1-3 warnings = S for citizenship

                                                            4-6 warnings = N for citizenship

                                                            7é warnings = U for citizenship

 

If a student recieves a referral or his/her name is left by a substitute for poor behavior, the student will automatically receive a “U.”

 

Rewards

Classes will be awarded “class points” daily based on their behavior as a group.  Classes that reach the predermined goal each trimester will recieve a pizza party.

 

I have read the Minder Binder, rules, consequences, and rewards for the ’17-‘18 school year and understand these expectations.

 

Student Signature___________________________                       Date________________

 

 

Parent Signature____________________________                       Date________________

 

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