Welcome to Language Arts

I’m excited to have you in class this year. With your effort and cooperation, this class will be both challenging and fun.

Classroom Expectations

• Be on time. Be ready to work when the bell rings. Bathroom passes are for the second half of class.

• Be prepared. Bring your binder, Chromebook, writing tools, and reading book every day.

• Be respectful. Listen, stay open-minded, and treat others with kindness.

• Ask for help. If you’re confused, speak up—I’m here to help.

• Stay focused. Use class time wisely. Phones stay in lockers.

• Wait to be dismissed. No early packing—I’ll get you out on time.

• If you’re absent, check the daily agenda and follow up with me if needed.

Materials (Bring Daily!)

• Binder (2 sections + lined paper) (graded) Note: A binder with a pocket for a book is ideal OR you can make one out of a gallon freezer bag.

• A journal which is separate from your binder–a composition notebook is fine

• Pencil pouch containing pencils, highlighter, wired earbuds

• Assignment pad (graded)

• Charged chromebook

• A book (class novel or independent reading)

Assignment Policy

• Turn work in on time.

• Homework: 1 day late = half credit.

• Long-term assignments: lose a grade each day late.

• Writing is completed in class on Google Docs (with edit history).

• Come prepared with completed organizers when writing.

• Google Classroom work must be submitted by the deadline for full credit.

• Do your own work. Copying or sharing answers = no credit.

Policies may change with notice.