Scribd
Upload
292 views

2019-2020 Syllabus

Mr. Frakes' 7th grade language arts class will focus on developing skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will use their Chromebooks and online resources like Google Classroom. Class rules require students to follow directions, raise their hands, make smart choices and keep the teacher happy. Consequences for breaking rules include warnings, detention and office referrals. The class website provides agendas, assignments and announcements. Students should check Synergy to view their grades and complete missing work.

Uploaded by

api-234807704
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
292 views

2019-2020 Syllabus

Mr. Frakes' 7th grade language arts class will focus on developing skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will use their Chromebooks and online resources like Google Classroom. Class rules require students to follow directions, raise their hands, make smart choices and keep the teacher happy. Consequences for breaking rules include warnings, detention and office referrals. The class website provides agendas, assignments and announcements. Students should check Synergy to view their grades and complete missing work.

Uploaded by

api-234807704
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Mr.

Frakes’ Class James Workman Middle School 2019-2020 School Year

LANGUAGE ARTS
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.”
- Dr. Seuss
Class Rules Course Description
1. Follow directions Welcome to 7th Grade Language Arts! It is my
quickly. pleasure to have the opportunity to work with
you and your parents this year. Our focus this
school year will be learning and developing our
skills as critical thinkers, readers, writers,
speakers, and listeners. The development and
2. Raise your hand mastery of these important literary skills not only
for permission is important to achieving success in the Language
to speak. Arts classroom, but it is also a critical component
of achieving success in other school subjects,
building strong relationships with others, and
3. Raise your hand attaining a successful career as an adult. I hope to
for permission to prepare you with skills to succeed in both the 7th
leave your seat. grade and beyond!
What do I get if I follow class rules?
Your appropriate behavior in class assures everyone of an environment that
4. Make smart
supports learning. Some possible rewards for continuous appropriate
choices.
behavior are intrinsic value (satisfaction of learning), improved skills, verbal
praise, positive note to parents, candy/treats, Classcraft XP, and special class
activities / privileges.

5. Keep your What are the consequences if I don’t follow class rules?
teacher 1. Warning: the teacher provides a verbal reprimand/reminder to student.
HAPPY. 2. Lunch Detention: 30 minutes spent during lunch to discuss/reflect.
3. After-School Detention: 60 minutes and parent will be contacted.
4. Referral to Administration: Each additional offense will result in referral.
**A student will be immediately referred to office for any major offense**
Where do I go to find agendas and assignments?
Class Expectations Our class website is: www.frakes.weebly.com. This site will house the
1. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings. weekly agendas, assignment due dates, PDF copies of class handouts,
2. Show respect to all people. Be kind! important announcements, and more. Please bookmark the above site and
3. No electronics without teacher check it often.
permission. Google Classroom is where many class assignments, discussions, and
4. Listen carefully and follow directions the
projects will be posted and turned in. Students can access the online
first time.
5. Be prepared for class. This includes textbook via www.clever.com and then logging in with their Google ID.
bringing all necessary supplies. What happens if I turn in an assignment late?
6. No gum! Food and drinks are NOT
allowed except with teacher permission. Work not completed and turned in by the assigned date is considered late.
(Water Okay). If a student is absent on the date work is due, the assignment is due the
7. Always do your best work, and use your first day the student returns to school. COMPLETED LATE WORK will only
time wisely. receive partial credit (70% of the assignment total). INCOMPLETE LATE
WORK will not be graded and will result in a zero for the assignment.

[email protected] (760) 770-8540 Instagram: FrakesRoom412


1
Mr. Frakes’ Class James Workman Middle School 2019-2020 School Year

Grade Scale How will I check my grade in class?


You may view your progress at any time using the Synergy Portal. THIS IS AN
A+ = 100% A = 94% - 99% EXCELLENT RESOURCE! Please check this frequently. It will notify you of any
A- = 90% - 93% B+ = 87% - 89% missing assignments and your current grade in the class. I will be updating this
B = 84% - 86% B- = 80% - 83%
regularly. Website: https://pvue.psusd.us/
C+ = 77% - 79% C = 74% - 76%
What do I do if I am absent?
C- = 70% - 73% D = 64% - 69%
Students have 1 day, for each day absent, to turn in an assignment for full
credit.. It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to pick up any classwork or
F = 0% - 63%
homework they may be missing due to absence. Assignments may be
obtained from the student agenda, classroom board, or classmate. Always
check my website (www.frakes.weebly.com) for agendas, handouts, and
assignment due dates.
How Much Homework Will I Have?
**Reading Plus is a MANDATORY assignment assigned each week starting
Week 3 of school. It will take students approximately 30-60 minutes to
complete this assignment online.**
The amount of additional homework each student has will depend on how
well a student uses his or her class time. I will try my best to give time for
Tutoring Schedule students to work on assignments in class. Whatever work not finished in
Tuesdays 2:45-3:30 class will then need to be completed at home. The more focused you are at
Thursdays 2:45-3:30 school, the more free-time you will have at home.
Lunch Tutoring: Available by What types of writing will I do this year?
Request (See me) Students will complete several formal essays throughout the school year.
*Students must have pass to leave
The styles of writing will include Narrative (Creative/Autobiographical),
lunch area*
Expository, Argumentative, and Research. Essays will be written on a Google
Tutoring is a great opportunity for me Doc, and stored in their Google Drive account. A majority of writing/editing
to be able to work with students will be done in class. Students will be in charge of revising and submitting
individually or in small groups. Take final drafts online for homework.
advantage of this opportunity! As writing is an integral part of the curriculum, students will be writing
smaller pieces continuously throughout the year in the form of blogs, quick
writes, etc..
What is a 24/7 Digital Classroom?
This school is fortunate enough to allow each student their own
Chromebook computer. This greatly elevates the learning environment, as it
allows instant access to multitudes of information and virtual resources. It
also allows students to learn and enhance the necessary technological skills
Supplies Needed
needed to be successful in the 21st century digital world. A majority of work
• Pencils/Pens will be assigned online, and due via Google Classroom. For students who
• 1 spiral notebook dedicated to ELA need access to internet after-school, please note the tutoring schedule I
• Highlighter(s) for annotating text have provided. In addition, the school library is open each morning (7:00am-
• Agenda/Student Planner 7:30am) and afternoon (2:30pm-3:30pm) which provides computers and
Donations Requested internet for student use.
• Kleenex Boxes
What are the required readings this year?
• Sanitation Wipes
• Glue Sticks “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
• Band-Aids “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton
Assorted Nonfiction Texts/Articles in the StudySync Textbook
**Any donation of classroom supplies is Assorted Fiction excerpts in the StudySync Textbook
always greatly appreciated!** **2 See Readers; 1 Read Around assigned EACH week in Reading Plus**

[email protected] (760) 770-8540 Instagram: FrakesRoom412


2
Mr. Frakes’ Class James Workman Middle School 2019-2020 School Year

PLEASE READ THE COURSE INFORMATION, SIGN, AND RETURN THIS


SHEET TO MR. FRAKES.
Students:
Please sign below to signify that you have read the course sheet for Mr. Frakes’ class, will keep it in your folder,
and will be responsible for the information throughout the year, and will check Student Vue at least twice per
week at school or at home.

_______________________________ _____________________________________________
Student printed name Student signature

Parents/Guardians:

Please sign below to indicate that you have read the course sheet for Mr. Frakes’ class and that you will help
your student be accountable for the information. If you have questions about the course or your
student’s work, please do not hesitate to contact me; email is the best way to reach me quickly.

_______________________________ _____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian printed name Parent/Guardian signature

_______________________________ ______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian e-mail Parent/Guardian daytime phone number
(please print)

Parents and guardians, please CIRCLE the best way for me to contact you:

e-mail phone

Is there anything you would like me to know about your child? Please write any comments below.

[email protected] (760) 770-8540 Instagram: FrakesRoom412

You might also like