Syllabus for Mrs. Coursey, 8th Grade Language Arts
Required Materials - Please bring all of the following supplies to class daily:
1. Core novel (as assigned)
2. SSR book for independent reading
3. Binder with: sections for language arts, social studies, and paper
4. Pens: blue or black for assignments, red for correcting
5. Highlighter
6. Agenda
7. Spiral bound, sturdy, 2 subject notebook for daily notes
8. Interactive notebook (do not bring textbooks)
9. Post-it notes for annotating texts
Class Policies :
A. General expectations -- be respectful, on time, and prepared to
participate and work everyday in this class.
B. Absences -- absent work must be made up within the span of time
you were absent. Check homework board and absence boxes
for materials.
C. Assignments -- Homework is given daily in both classes. To
receive full credit, work must be complete, on-time, and
thoroughly/thoughtfully done.
D. Missing work -- If you chose not to complete an assignment, you
have 1 week to make it up for half credit. After that, late work
is not accepted. Missing work is noted in the student’s
agenda, and all homework is recorded in the agenda daily.
E. Homework Buddies are advisable
How to Reach Me: Email is best, but you may also reach me by phone: [email protected] or 837-7737, ext 8138
Required Materials - Please bring all of the following supplies to class daily:
1. Core novel (as assigned)
2. SSR book for independent reading
3. Binder with: sections for language arts, social studies, and paper
4. Pens: blue or black for assignments, red for correcting
5. Highlighter
6. Agenda
7. Spiral bound, sturdy, 2 subject notebook for daily notes
8. Interactive notebook (do not bring textbooks)
9. Post-it notes for annotating texts
Class Policies :
A. General expectations -- be respectful, on time, and prepared to
participate and work everyday in this class.
B. Absences -- absent work must be made up within the span of time
you were absent. Check homework board and absence boxes
for materials.
C. Assignments -- Homework is given daily in both classes. To
receive full credit, work must be complete, on-time, and
thoroughly/thoughtfully done.
D. Missing work -- If you chose not to complete an assignment, you
have 1 week to make it up for half credit. After that, late work
is not accepted. Missing work is noted in the student’s
agenda, and all homework is recorded in the agenda daily.
E. Homework Buddies are advisable
How to Reach Me: Email is best, but you may also reach me by phone: [email protected] or 837-7737, ext 8138