8th Grade ELAR/ Reading  Syllabus

Teacher: Jennifer Medina 

United South Middle School - Room: 61

Email: jennifer.medina@uisd.net

Tel. (956) 473-7700 Ext. 7774

Conference Time: 11:08 pm - 12:03 pm 

Textbook:

Study Sync, Think Up ELAR , Sirius, Measuring Up ELAR, Measuring Reading  (Provided by teacher), 

Supplies: 

2x Composition Book (100 Sheets)/ Marbled 

Pencil or Pen 

Highlighters & Crayons/colored pencils 

Scissor & Glue 

Chromebooks/ Chargers 

Grades:

Grades will be given at the end of the six weeks according to school policy.  Progress reports will be issued during the third week of the six weeks.  Students will be graded in different ways:  daily grades and tests.  Percentages are as follow:

Daily Grades (Class work): 50%

Tests: 50%

Class Assignments/Homework:

It is the student’s responsibility to ask for, to complete and to turn in work for excused absences. All students are required to participate with choral reading, writing assignments, reading assignments, and group projects. Visit our United South Middle School web page: usms.uisd.net, to look for more information regarding expectations. 

Classroom Expectations:

Be Respectful: Use appropriate language. Be respectful and wait for your turn.

Be Orderly: Follow directions. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

Be Accountable: Be ready to learn. Always have required materials.

Be Responsible: Be on time. Complete all assignments.

Positive Behavior Supports:

1- Verbal and written praise

2- Positive call, note, email to parent or legal guardian

3- Participation in school wide events (extracurricular activities, pep rallies, dances)

4- Certificates, stickers, R.O.A.R Coupons, prizes

Behavior Interventions:

1- Reteach Expectations & Procedures

2- Teacher/ Student Conference

3- Parent/Guardian Conference

4- Withdrawal of Privileges 

5- Discipline Referral to Administration

6- Severe Clause: Refer immediately to administration