English 7 Course Profile

 

Mrs. Annette Niss

BachelorŐs Degree in Spanish and Journalism SDSU

MasterŐs Degree in Language Arts, Reading Specialist  web sites: bell.sandi.net

Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education                              schoolnotes.com

Telephone: 479-7111 Ext. 4608  Fax: 470-6054                 Email: aniss@sandi.net

Preparation time: 10:41-11:38

Best time to reach:  2:30-4 p.m.

 

Course Description:  English 7 is a one-hour class that is devoted to helping students meet the California Language Arts Standards.  Students read stories in the Prentice Hall textbook and are provided some independent reading time for novels.  They read and respond in writing to a variety of literary genres, study new vocabulary words, present class projects and take notes and listen during presentations.

 

Course Objectives:  Meet or exceed the California Language Arts Standards in reading, writing, speaking and listening by reading and comprehending books at or above their grade level, independently and cooperatively in small groups. Generate thesis statements that are well supported and compelling.

 

Course Outline:  Reading and writing units of study-Persuasive Essay, Response to Literature, Research, Narrative Essay, independent reading and writing, projects.

 

Class Rules:                                                  Discipline Policy: Consequences for Misbehavior

  1. Be prepared and on time          1.  Warning, name in behavior log.
  2. Be respectful, polite                 2.  After-school detention, lower citizenship grade
  3. Use class time productively     3.  Phone call and/or e-mail home
  4. Pay attention                            4.  Referral to counselor, vice principal
  5. Follow directions                     5.  Possible suspension

 

Teaching Philosophy:  Students who exceed all expectations will be recognized and rewarded with a positive call home, certificates and prizes.

 

Grading Policy

30 % --Class Participation/Assignments

30 % --Quizzes/Tests

30%  --Interactive notebook/projects

10 % --Homework

 

Required Materials:  Prentice Hall Bronze, interactive notebook, pencil, pen, colored pencils, glue stick and scissors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student/Parent/Teacher Classroom Contract

 

Teacher Responsibilities:

v    Provide varied, communication-based instruction

v    Ensures multiple opportunities for success

v    Offers supplementary help such as after-school tutoring

v    Contacts parents, as needed

 

Parent Responsibilities:  

v    Checks the studentŐs planner for assignments

v    Monitors students to see if they are bringing required materials to school.

v    If their student is experiencing difficulty with Spanish, they

encourage tutoring.

v    Maintain communication with teacher through phone calls, emails, notes and/or conferences.

 

Student Responsibilities: 

v    Come to school prepared and on time

v    Listen and participate in activities

v    Use class time constructively

v    Follow directions

v    Finish assignments on time

 

 

Parent/Teacher/Student

 

We,  _________________, the parents and teacher,________________ of _________________, agree to work together to provide support and the best education possible for our child/student.  We pledge to work together and maintain communication throughout the school year about our child/studentŐs education and behavior to help them achieve their academic goals to the best of our ability.

 

 

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