Class Syllabus

Cumberland County Schools Syllabus

6th/7th Grade English Language Arts


Teacher Name & email:

Kasey Smith

ksmith4@ccschools.k12tn.net


Textbook:

  • (6th) McGraw Hill StudySync ISBN 978-1-94-973923-1/ (7th) McGraw Hill StudySync ISBN: 978-1-94-973924-2


Materials needed:

  • spiral notebook

  • pencils

  • scissors

  • glue

  • multiple colored highlighters

  • planner (optional)

  • folder/sheet protector

  • Post-It notes

  • Google Classroom



Grading Procedure:

Assignments will be given from the following categories to total 100% of the grade in ELA:

· Reading (Literature and Informational): 60%

· Composition (Writing, Language, Vocabulary, Spelling) 40%


Major Assignments/Test(s):

  • Unit lessons and assessments/Standard based assessments

  • County Benchmark

  • Vocabulary Power and assessments (Vocabulary Workbook)

  • Essay assessments for the three modes of writing: Explanatory/Informational, Argument, Narrative

  • Rubrics will be used to outline and assess written assignments and projects.


Attendance/Make-Up Work Policy:

  • All missed class work or tests from an excused absence may be made up by the student immediately upon returning to school.

  • Make-up work must be completed within three days upon returning to school.



Additional Class Information can be found at teacher website:

https://sites.google.com/ccschools.k12tn.net/smith/home