Author: Sarah N. Rollins

Homework Policy
First Semester:
-First three assignments that are late are considered for half credit.
-After the third late assignment, one of the following may happen: demerit, after-school tutoring, lunch detention, or being pulled into my Flex. Parent contact will be made regardless of the consequence. Full credit will be given once the assignment is turned in.
Second Semester:
-First three assignments that are late will be given a 0 (no credit).
-After the third late assignment, the same policy as First Semester will apply.
Absent Work:
-I post the agenda for the week on my website. If an assignment is able to be added to the website, it is. If you are absent, this is the first place you should look to see what we did. You can complete your absent work and send me a digital copy or complete it on notebook paper and turn it in when you return.
It is your responsibility to turn in work that was due during your absence. If you do not turn it in upon your return, you will not receive credit. This includes keeping up with assigned readings.

CSMS Grading Scale
95-100% A
92-94% A-
89-91% B+
86-88% B
83-85% B-
80-82% C+
77-79% C
74-76% C-
71-73% D+
68-70% D
65-67% D-
0-64% F
Grade Weights in Grade Book
20% Participation and Completion Grades
50% Formative Assessments (Homework grades, mini-quizzes, on-going assessments)
30% Performance Assessments (Projects, essays, tests, etc.)

Mrs. Rollins
Language Arts
Website: mrsrollinsclass.weebly.com
Email: srollins@warrick.k12.in.us
School Phone: 812-490-7930

Expectations and Procedures
Bring all materials to class. This includes pen, pencil, your Language Arts folder, composition book, and your agenda book to class EVERY day. Some days the textbook and Close Reader will also be required.
Check the door window and the board for reminders and information.
Read the front board upon arrival and begin the bell ringer.
Take care of sharpening pencils and getting supplies before class begins.
Turn in work on time and ask for work that you may have missed while absent.
Make sure your name is on all papers.
Meet your Accelerated Reader goal per quarter. Your percentage will count as a test grade.
Stay in your seat.
Only touch/use your property.
Do not talk while myself or others are speaking.
Clean up after yourself.

Welcome to Language Arts!
I hope that you are excited to begin your 8th grade year. We are going to be very busy, so make sure you are organized and ready to go each day. This year you can expect to read several novels and short stories. We will also study literary concepts, create projects, deliver speeches, and complete essays. Be prepared to be challenged.
I expect you to…
always have your homework done.
ask questions if you don’t understand the material.
push yourself to work harder than you’ve ever worked before.
enjoy your 8th grade year and be creative.
You can expect me to…
be fair. Fair does not always mean equal.
try to help you understand all of the concepts I teach.
provide homework reminders.
be prepared.

Text and Email Reminders
Honors Language Arts
www.remind.com/join/rollinshon
or
text @rollinshon to 81010
Regular Language Arts
www.remind.com/join/rollinsreg
or
text @rollinsreg to 81010
Class Supply List:
1 composition book
1 designated LA folder
Paper
Pencil