Syllabus
Contact Information:
Email: rwallace@greenville.k12.sc.us or rwallace@greenvilleschools.us
Phone: (864) 355-5850
Materials Needed for Class: Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Fully Charged Chromebook daily, Composition books which are left in the classroom
Major Assessments (50%): 3-4 per nine weeks
Minor Assessments (50%): 9-12 per nine weeks
Grading Scale:
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F below 60
Classwork and Homework:
You can find up-to-date assignments and information on my Google parent calendar. Homework will mainly consist of the required and graded Reading Log. You will be expected to read 20 minutes nightly and write a summary sentence for every 10 minutes of reading.
Please contact me in order to discuss your child’s progress in English language arts or to arrange a time before school for student support with assignments. Students are responsible for missed work in the event of an absence.
Online Textbook: Collections, Grade 6 Units of Study:
Studies Course: Unit 1: Literary Study/Narrative Writing
G/T Course: Unit 1: Literary Foundations/Text-Dependent Questions/Creative Writing
Studies Course: Unit 2: Informational Texts/Research/ Informational Writing
G/T Course: Unit 2: Man vs. Society - Informational Texts/Research/Informational Writing
Studies Course: Unit 3: Informational Texts/Research/Argument
G/T Course: Unit 3: Decisions that Matter - Informational Texts/Research/Argument Writing
Studies Course: Unit 4: Literary Study/Literary Text Analysis
G/T Course: Unit 4: Chaos and Order - Literary Texts/Literary Analysis Writing
Procedures:
Start of Class
Backpacks and Phones
End of Class
Questions? Paperwork and Assignments
Restroom/Nurse
Trash/Recycle
Philosophy:
At the middle school level, teachers strive to develop positive and healthy young adults who have a love of learning. All disciplines should be presented in a way that allows students to master important concepts while instilling the idea that learning is fun and important for their future success.
Syllabus: Grade 6 ELA
*also check the curriculum map for 6th grade on the website
Rationale:
Reading, writing, speaking, listening, and research are all integrated parts of our culture’s language process. Our society depends on individuals being capable of receiving and giving information. Therefore, it is imperative that children be properly educated in both receptive and expressive language. By engaging my students in meaningful and realistic classroom experiences, they will obtain the skills necessary to become proficient communicators.
Grading Scale:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 and below (with a floor grade of 50)
Grading Records:
Grades are recorded in PowerSchool computer program. I will update students on their progress approximately every two weeks, as well as send PowerSchool spreadsheet information to parents who provide an email address. Any NHI (not handed in) grade becomes a failing grade at the end of the quarter. A grade of I (incomplete) means that the student has not completed the assignment to the satisfaction of the teacher. A GFA means the grade the students earned is below the grade floor of 50. Check the school calendar for Progress and Report Card dates.
Assignments and Grading Policies:
These are routine guidelines to be followed by all students. If special circumstances arise, please consult with me on an individual basis.
All students will have a nightly homework assignment of reading 20 minutes, Monday through Thursday evenings. When students complete their reading, they will record a brief summary on a reading log worksheet. These reading logs will be collected monthly and graded. The first quarter, I will take late work for ONE WEEK, but if it is not completed at that point it becomes a zero. The second, third and fourth quarters, I will not accept late reading logs with the exception of absent students. At this point the routine of handing the work in has been established.
Class work is to be completed in class unless otherwise stated. If a student is present and fails to turn in an assignment, then he/she receives a failing grade for that assignment.
Projects and papers are also expected to be turned in on time. If these assignments are turned in late, a 10 point deduction will accrue for each day the assignment is late. These assignments are long-term assignments with plenty of notice when they are due. Students are encouraged and advised to start projects and assignments ahead of time.
Attendance Policy:
School attendance is vital to school success. It is important for all students to come to class prepared and ready to learn on a daily basis. When a student is absent, please follow the procedure outlined in the Student Agenda. A student that is absent due to illness will be given the opportunity to complete work when they return. If a class absence is due to ISS or OSS. the student is expected to get the assignments they missed and missing work will show up as MAKE UP in the PowerSchool spreadsheet.
Communication with Parents:
* Parent's Backpack is the easiest and most efficient way to keep in contact about your child's grades. You can sign up on the Greer Middle School website.
* Report cards will be issued to students in their Homeroom class.
* Phone calls to parents will be made as needed. Our main number at school is 355-5800. My phone number here at school is 355-5850 and you can leave me a voice mail.
* If you would like to schedule a conference, please call me directly to set up a convenient time. You can also email me at rwallace@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Long Range Lesson Plans:
This information is subject to change, but I hope that it will at least give you an idea of what our 6th grade English/language arts classes will be studying over the course of the school year.
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