Disclosure
Ms. Ewell’s – 8th Grade
English
Course Description:
Students will study elements of grammar, usage,
mechanics, and literature. Students will also practice and master a variety of
writing styles, both biographical and informational. Organization, ideas and
sentence fluency will be focused on from the six traits.
Major Course Goals:
Students will be leaning closer to the common
core, with the expectations from reading, writing, speaking, and viewing. We
will be writing essays of various lengths, depending on topic.
Literature,
videos, and other materials used other than district adopted materials:
Trimester Novel: emphasis
from the literature book.
Trimester Videos: none have
been determined.
Notes Regarding
Expectations and Guidelines for Attendance and Tardies: Our class will adhere to all Bear River Middle and Box
Elder School district policies. Students
will be considered “on time” if they are seated in an assigned seat with all
materials needed for class (pen, pencil, paper, binder, books, assignments,
etc.) Students who come to class unprepared will be given a tardy if they need
to leave class to retrieve something.
They are to also stay in seat until roll has been taken.
Dress Code Policy: No piercings
other than earrings, no extreme hairstyle or colors and no costumes other than
dress-up days. No low necklines, no high
skirts, or low pants, these must cover seating area, anything that takes away
from our school’s learning is not accepted.
Grading Scale:
this is found on the school website.
Weighting of
student citizenship: Students will be judged by how they act,
participation, working well with others, on time to class and with assignments,
and being an all around good student.
Make-up work policy:
Make-up work must be completed within five
school days of an excused absence unless other arrangements are made. Students
are to check own work before turning in.
Non-scored assignments will receive a “0” score.
Class rules and/
or Expectation:
·
Punctuality - be in your assigned seat at the bell with all
materials.
·
Preparation – have a pencil, pen, paper, proper books and any
work due. No one will be allowed out of class to get these items except to be
given a tardy.
·
Courtesy – maintain a positive interaction with Ms Ewell and
all students
·
Performance – listen and follow instructions when they are given
and complete all assignments in a timely manner.
·
Self-Control – refrain from any distraction or destructive
behavior and respect the rights and property of others.
Teacher contact
Information: Ms.
Ewell can be reach at BRMS from 7:30- 7:45 in the morning or from 2:50-3:10
after school #435-257-2540. E-mails may be forwarded to merlene.ewell@besd.net. Email is
checked at least once a day and responses are made as soon as possible. Grades
and scores can be found on the school’s internet site and scores are updated
once a week.
Accommodations:
Box Elder School District teaching staff will
make the changes in curriculum, instruction and/or assessment that are
necessary in order to provide access for a student with a disability. Please
notify Ms. Ewell if your student has special needs not already outlined through
IEP or 504 plans.
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