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8th Grade Ela Syllabus

This document is an 8th grade English syllabus that outlines the curriculum, grading policy, supplies needed, classroom rules and consequences. It provides an overview of the resources that will be used including literature books, novels and online materials. Students will have vocabulary tests each week and complete various tests and projects. Attendance is important for academic success and makeup work must be completed within 7 days of an absence. Communication methods like Remind and a student information form are also noted.

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8th Grade Ela Syllabus

This document is an 8th grade English syllabus that outlines the curriculum, grading policy, supplies needed, classroom rules and consequences. It provides an overview of the resources that will be used including literature books, novels and online materials. Students will have vocabulary tests each week and complete various tests and projects. Attendance is important for academic success and makeup work must be completed within 7 days of an absence. Communication methods like Remind and a student information form are also noted.

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8th Grade Reading/English Syllabus

Ms. Hudson (Rm. 11)


Email: [email protected]

Welcome to 8th grade English language arts! Together we will practice becoming better readers
and writers by exploring all kinds of resources available to us.

Supply List:
Planner
1 3-ring binder (between 1.5 and 2; 3 if shared)
2-4 packs notebook paper, enough to last for the year
4 Dividers
Pens or Pencils (No purple pens, please!)
Highlighters
1 copy of the Simply Shakespeare edition of Twelfth Night
(picture included on the right, costs about $10, students
will need it 2nd semester)

Rules
1. Be responsible.
2. Be resourceful.
3. Be respectful.

Rewards
1. special activities
2. more freedom of choice in class
3. praise

Consequences*
1. warning
2. break detention
3. parent contact
4. referral

*According to the Houston County Handbook, some offenses carry an immediate consequence. See
the handbook for more information.

Curriculum:
Eighth grade uses the Alabama College- and Career-Ready Standards to guide our curriculum.
Resources we use in this curriculum include the Prentice Hall literature book, in-class novels, and
many resources available online. Students are also required to have an independent reading

The syllabus is subject to change. If there is a change in the syllabus, I will notify the students.
book with them at all times. This independent reading book is to be brought to class every day, as
it is what the students will be reading when they finish other classwork.

Grading:
Honors
70% Tests/Projects
30% Practice (Homework, Classwork, and Quizzes)

General
60% Tests/Projects
40% Practice (Homework, Classwork, and Quizzes)

Tests and Projects:


Students will have a vocabulary test on words relating to the literature we read and concepts we
learn every Friday. On weeks when we are out of school on Monday, we will not have a vocabulary
test. Test dates and project due dates will vary. The dates of all tests/projects will be given to
students at least five days in advance.

Bonus Points:
Per Superintendant Sewell, teachers may no longer offer bonus points for Box Tops or supplies.
The only types of bonus points or extra credit I offer are for answering bonus test questions or
doing an extra credit project as the opportunity arises.

Absences:
Please refer to the Houston County Schools 2015-2016 Handbook for information what constitutes
an excused/unexcused absence and the number of absences a student is allowed. Keep the
following in mind though: several studies show that high attendance is linked to higher grades.

procedures to follow in case of an absence:


It is the students responsibility to get their makeup work. Students should have two or
three homework buddies they can use to get homework assignments or notes. If the
student has a question about the work they missed, they may ask me questions whenever I
am not in front of the class.
Handouts and worksheets from the previous day will be located in a hanging file with the
students name on it. They are to complete whatever work they owe within 7 days (including
weekend) of their return. After that, they will have to make up work in Saturday School
(general classes only) or receive a failing grade on that assignment. Tests are to be
scheduled and made up within those 7 days as well.

Communication:
Please sign up for our class Remind messaging
Number: 81010
Message: @mshudsons8
Please complete the student information sheet on Google Forms at the following link (will
be sent out via Remind also): https://tinyurl.com/hudsonstudentinfo

The syllabus is subject to change. If there is a change in the syllabus, I will notify the students.

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