Welcome to 7th Grade ELA!
I am looking forward to teaching your children this year! We should be reading a variety of grade-level appropriate literature and enjoying a couple novels together. We will also work on a series of writing projects and dive into a poetry and drama unit later on. There is lots to learn!
My goal is to adequately provide your child with information in Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. It is important that students do their best and learn some of these essential skills prior to 8th grade and high school. We try to have fun doing it!
Here are a few important policies:
Here are a few important policies:
Homework:
Students will rarely have homework assigned by me. Almost all classroom projects and writing projects will be given an allotted amount of time in the classroom to complete. If students wish to do additional work, or are unable to complete work during the school day, they may bring homework assignments home.
Quizzes/Tests:
Reading → All tests are open book. I encourage the students to use their resources to find the correct information.
Vocabulary → These are closed book quizzes. Please encourage students to study at home.
Grammar → These tests are often the most difficult. Students should be bringing home daily Grammar notes and graded Grammar classwork. I encourage students to study and ask questions.
Parent Report/Grade Communication
Tests, Quizzes, and Project Grades will come home almost every week on a Weekly Parent Report. This Parent Report must be signed and returned every Monday, or Tuesday at the latest. There is a consequence for the child if this is not returned with a parent signature on time.
Extra Credit
Students have to take initiative and complete extra credit independently. Their points are tallied and added to their grades at the end of the semester. I close Extra Credit deadlines about a week before grades are due each trimester. I also reserve the right to revoke extra credit privileges. If a student is consistently not working to meet expectations or demonstrating inappropriate behavior, this privilege will be revoked.
Behavior/Consequences
The students are aware of all behavioral expectations. I expect work completion on time, respect, and honesty. We adhere to the principles of Catholic Teaching and expect students to arrive at school in proper uniforms. Students are expected to follow the school policies, or they will be given consequences. These consequences include warnings, infractions, and lunch/recess detention. I will communicate student behavior with you weekly on their Parent Report and/or via email.
Speaking & Listening/Mentoring Roles
Our 7th Grade Students periodically pair with the younger students to do reading activities. In addition, we recognize 7th grade students as some of the oldest students in the building. It is important that they embody the true meaning of an IHM Student. Students ability to embrace this (along with some designated speaking/listening tasks) will determine their Speaking and Listening grades.
I am looking forward to partnering with you in educating your children. This should be a fun-filled, educational year! Please feel free to reach out anytime.
Thank you,
Mrs. Eisler
My email: meisler@iheartmary.org