Cumberland County Schools Syllabus
7th English Language Arts
Teacher Name & email:
Heather Johnson- hjohnson2@ccschools.k12tn.net
Textbook (Title and ISBN): Study Sync, “Reading and Writing Companion” 978-1-94-973924-4
Materials Needed:
❏ 3-Ring binder with subject dividers (2-inch)
❏ Spiral Notebook
❏ pocket folder
❏ pencils and highlighters
Grading Procedure (Daily, Test, Quiz):
Daily grades for classwork, homework, quizzes, and tests are weighted equally.
ELA Grades will be weighted as follows (per board policy):
Composition: 40%
Reading Literature & Informational Text: 60%
Major Assignments/Test(s)/Fieldtrips (if applicable):
A summative assessment will be given at the completion of each unit of study. Quizzes may be given as formative assessments throughout the units after each text, as well as alternative forms of assessment. Any major assignments, such as a research paper or project, will receive prior notice. Eighth grade classes will take field trips in preparation for their transition to high school. No other field trips are planned at this time.
Attendance/Make-Up Work Policy:
ATTENDANCE POLICY 6.200 OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS BOE
Attendance is a key factor in student achievement. Therefore, students are expected to be present each day school is in session. Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused as determined by the principal or his/her designee. In order for an absence to be counted as excused, a written excuse must be submitted for absences or tardiness within five school days after a student returns to school. Failure to submit an excuse will result in the absence or tardy being classified as unexcused.
Excused absences shall include:
1. Personal illness (If a school nurse calls a student’s parent/guardian to come pick up a student for an illness, that day will be considered an EXCUSED ABSENCE/TARDY. The school nurse or administrative staff should call the parent/guardian, NOT A TEACHER OR THE STUDENT. A doctor note is not required for THAT day, but is required for subsequent days)
2. Illness of immediate family member
3. Death in the family; funeral notice
4. Extreme weather conditions
5. Religious observances
6. College visits
7. Pregnancy
8. School sponsored or school endorsed activities
9. Summons, subpoena, or court order; or
10. Circumstances which, in the judgment of the principal, create emergencies over which the student has no control.
11. Other absences as pre-approved by the principal, based on appropriate documentation at least 10 (ten) school days prior to day(s) to be missed.
12. If a student is exempt from final exams (high school) per Board policy, the absence on the day of the exam is excused.
13. Driver’s license/permit appointments will be excused with proof of appointment.
A maximum of five (5) days per semester will be recognized as an excused absence with parent notes that contain an excusable reason.
Note: Vacation days are unexcused absences.
MAKE-UP WORK
Make immediate plans to do all make-up work due to absence. Normally, all make-up work must be made up in a period of no less than three (3) days nor greater than the number of days missed, if more than three. If this work is not completed within the time limits, the student may receive a zero (0). Make-up work may be obtained upon the return of a student(s) from previously planned days of absence. Students who are ill may complete make up work upon their return to school. Parents may call ahead in order to pick up work for sick student(s). Please make arrangements to pick work up at the end of the day so as not to interrupt class time and to give teachers time to gather make-up work. The student will be graded on work completed. Attendance is essential to good grades and students are urged to be at school every day.
