8th Grade ELA

8th Grade Language Arts Syllabus

Mrs. Amy Margulies512-428-2395

Cedar Valley Middle School

Room 3112

Email: amy_margulies@roundrockisd.org

512.428.2395512-428-2395

Course Overview:

Students will continue to improve their use of the English language in the following areas: reading, writing, listening, speaking, and oral and written conventions (grammar).


Expectations: In addition to following the school rules, I expect you to stay on the Jaguar PATH:

Be Productive

  • Use your time wisely to work on assignments during class time.

  • Have your work completed and turned in on time.

  • Use extra time to read or work on another assignment.

Be Accepting

  • Accept and respect each other’s differences.

  • Stand up for others who are being treated unfairly.

  • Be kind and understanding of each other’s feelings.

Be Trustworthy

  • Treat the classroom environment and other people’s property with respect.

  • When you borrow something, return it to its place or its owner.

  • Complete your part of group work in a timely and quality manner.

Be Honorable

  • Do the right thing even when no one else is looking.

  • Don’t lie, cheat, or steal.

  • Stand up for what is right.


Learning Materials:

  • Fully-charged, school-issued laptop computer every day (and charger if needed)

  • Self-Selected Reading (SSR) material every day

  • Pencil, paper, markers, etc...as needed.

  • In addition to having a self-selected novel with them at all times throughout the school year, students will read assigned novels in group settings and in whole-class settings which will require them to purchase their own copies for class study and annotation purposes. New or clean, used copies are acceptable.

  • Other supplies required are determined by individual projects throughout the year.

*If, for any reason, you are unable to provide the necessary materials including books, paper, pens or pencils, please contact me for assistance. I never want a student to miss out on a learning opportunity due to a lack of funds.

Tutorials: I am available Tuesday mornings starting at 7:45 and Thursday afternoons from 3:35-4:15

Open Door Policy and Communication for Parents: We are partners in the education of your child. You are welcome to visit the classroom whenever you have the time. For detailed information about what your child is doing in class, please visit my website calendar by scanning the QR code above or by going to https://sites.google.com/a/roundrockisd.org/mrsmargulies/ .The best way to contact me is by email (amy_margulies@roundrockisd.org), but feel free to call me at 512-428-2395, and I will return your call within 24 hours.

Mrs. Margulies in 8th grade and now as an 8th grade teacher.