Ms . Sampson - 7th Grade Languages Arts

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Ms. Sampson
Westpine Middle School
7th Grade
Language Arts
Teaching Philosophy
 You have been equipped with the ability to
learn.
 Your SUCCESS is determined by your attitude
to succeed.
 SUCCESS is not an option- it’s a MANDATE!
Expectations
 Monday- Homework is given & collected
 Tuesday-Vocabulary Focus
 Wednesday- Writing
 Thursday- Assessments
 Friday- Reflection Review
 Be prepared and ready to learn
EVERYDAY
Classroom rules
 1. Be on time and seated at the ring of the tardy
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bell.
2. Be prepared with all materials and
assignments daily.
3. Be respectful and courteous towards all
adults and your peers.
4. Cell phones must be silenced and out of sight
during class time.
5. Dress code is strictly enforced based on the
code of conduct.
Classroom Incentives
Bonus points
Snack Tickets
Chips
Cookies
Candy
Capri sun
Homework reduction
Grade Scale
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A 90- 100%
B 80- 89%
C 70- 79%
D 60- 69%
F below 60%
Classwork
Homework
Writing
Assessments
Projects
15%
25%
20%
15%
25%
Make Up work
• It is the responsibility of the student to
obtain missed assignments in a timely
manner. Work must be completed and
turned in 48 hours after the return to class.
Test make-ups must be arranged with
teacher on the day of returned following
absence. Test missed due to any absence
will result in a grade of an “F”, if not made
up. All assignments and grades can be
accessed through Pinnacle.
Supplies
 Gmail account
 USB (flash drive)
 2 prong folders
 1 Composition book
 1 pack of blue or black pens
 post-its
 Headset or ear buds
Ms. Sampson
Language Arts
[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website: la-sampson.weebly.com
754.322.4900
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