Welcome to Mrs. Cowand's 8th grade ELA class!
Week of August 31
This week, we will spend time getting settled into a new school year and adjusting to our new middle school routine.
We will review classroom expectations and this year’s syllabus.
Students will receive their vocabulary books.
We will take a quiz on our summer reading assignment.
Please take the time to read the Late work policy (posted below)
Feel free to email with any questions: hcowand@stjoeschool.org
ELA late work policy:
Beginning this week, all English Language Arts teachers will implement a standardized late work policy designed to promote responsibility and time management skills essential for academic success.
Homework and Practice Assignments
Students who fail to submit homework or practice assignments will receive a zero with no opportunity for makeup credit. This policy encourages consistent daily engagement with course material.
Late submissions will be accepted within one calendar week of the original due date for a maximum of 50% credit. Students receive an "Unprepared for Class" slip documenting the final submission deadline. Work submitted after this date will receive a grade of zero. Students must notify teachers via email when submitting late work—Google Classroom messages do not fulfill this requirement.
Missed quizzes and tests due to absence must be completed upon return or within one week for extended absences. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule makeup assessments.
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