Midway Middle School
Course Syllabus 2022-2023
7th Grade English Language Arts
Mrs. Ramona C. Hardy Room 410
Welcome to 7th Grade English Language Arts at Midway Middle School.
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Course Goal and Objectives
Common Core English Language Arts requires students to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively as well as develop literary skills through literature and more complex informational texts that build knowledge in a variety of content areas. Emphasis is placed on answering a range of text-dependent questions that require inferences and evidence based on careful attention to the text. Lessons will focus on rigor, critical-thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills necessary for success in college, career, and life.
The Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)
The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is a comprehensive summative assessment program for grades 3 -12. Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while high school students will take an end-of-course assessment for each of the eight courses designated by the State Board of Education.
Features the Georgia Milestone Assessment System includes:
- Open-ended (constructed-response) items in language arts and mathematics (all grades and courses);
- A writing component (in response to passages read by students) at every grade level and course within the language arts assessment;
- Norm-referenced items in all content areas and courses, to complement the criterion-referenced information and to provide a national comparison; and
- Transition to online administration over time, with online administration considered the primary mode of administration and paper-pencil as back up until the transition is complete.
Instructional Standards
The Georgia Department of Education implemented its new testing system, the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) during the 2014-2015 school year. GMAS is designed to test students on Georgia’s curriculum. Students will be tested in Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The Language portion of the test will cover reading, language arts, and writing. For additional information review the following website: http://www.pta.org/advocacy/content.cfm? Item Number=3816
Textbook
Pearson My Perspectives English Language Arts Grade 7
My Perspectives is a English Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6–12 that values the perspective of the learner, collectively and individually, and provides next-generation learning experiences that promote higher achievement and develop the competencies needed for college and career readiness. Interactive learning blends print and technology in a student-centered, teacher-inspired classroom. This dynamic Pearson program creates an interactive, engaging, and relevant learning environment through readings, meaningful activities, and purposeful performance tasks. My Perspectives encourages social collaboration as well as student ownership of learning through goal setting, choice, and reflection.
Academic Assignments
The student will be given weekly tests and/or quizzes over previous lessons, literary terms, and vocabulary. Homework will consist of reading for the next day’s assignment, review of previous lessons, and completion of the daily grammar practice exercises. Each class activity will consist of a “Sponge Activity” over the previous night’s assignment or to introduce a new lesson. Students will have a special project each nine weeks, which will determine mastery levels of the nine weeks’ lessons. You will learn to identify and analyze the four levels of grammar: parts of speech, parts of a sentence, phrases, and clauses.
Homework
Homework will be assigned Monday thru Thursday and on Fridays as needed. Homework is turned in during homeroom. If homework is not turned in on time, the student will receive a zero for that assignment. Homework will NOT be accepted late from students who are present during homeroom.
Grading Criteria
Each nine weeks grade will consist of the following:
Performance Task/Tests 40%
Quiz 20%
Classwork 30%
Homework 10%
Note: Quizzes will be announced and unannounced. Please be prepared at all time!
Grading Scale
All students are expected to do their best at all times and illustrate mastery on the content area. Meaning, the student will submit all assignments on scheduled due date. The students are prepared for learning on a daily basic by bringing all their learning tools to class (books, paper, and pens.) The student participates in class activities and group work. The students will make- up all missing assignments due to absences. The students will complete homework assignments and will be ready for class discussions. Tests and quizzes will be made up the day the student returns to school from an EXCUSED ABSENCE and will be taken during the class (unless otherwise indicated. Please be mindful to refer to PowerSchool NOT CANVAS for your ELA grade. Also, grades are weighted not averaged.
The numeric grades are listed below:
90 – 100 = A
80 -- 89 = B
70 -- 79 = C
Below 70 = F
Cheating Policy
Any student caught cheating will automatically receive a zero on the assignment. If a student gives another student his or her work to copy, both parties will receive a zero. Please review page 32 of the Liberty County School System Student Information and Code of Conduct.
Classroom Rules
- Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
- Bring required books and materials to every class, unless told otherwise by the teacher.
- Listen and stay seated when someone is speaking.
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
- Turn assignments in on time.
- Treat everyone and their property respectfully.
- No gum or candy allowed!!!
- Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking or getting out of your seat.
- Please follow iPad Rules established by each teacher.
- No fidget spinners are allowed!
- No cell phones are allowed in class. Please turn off and place into your locker.
- Be respectful at all times.
- Follow the golden rule.
General Classroom Procedures
ü The students will enter the classroom and immediately begin the “Sponge Activity” that will be posted on the board and/or CANVAS.
ü The students will talk quietly and discuss the content while working in groups.
ü The students will submit assignments by passing them from the back to the front. The teacher or a designee will collect the assignments row by row.
ü Book bags are not permitted in the classroom.
ü The students will write in blue or black ink only. NO PENCILS.
ü All final drafts should be submitted in blue or black ink. Failure to follow directions will result in a deduction of points.
Supplies
In order to be a full and active participant in class, it is important that you bring the following supplies with you on a daily basis:
- A three-ring binder or folder with dividers for organizing assignments, notes and graded work
- An ample supply of loose-leaf paper – no spiral!
- Black and blue ink pens and pencils for daily work – (please no glitter or other colors)
- Package of index cards (will be used for making flash cards) – optional
- One(1) Composition notebooks – no spiral.
- Glue sticks
- The composition notebook will be used for the (IEN) ELA Interactive Notebook.
- Independent reading book – Bring a book to class with you every day. If you complete all your classwork, you will have D.E.A.R. Time! (Drop Everything and read!)
- A thumb drive - to store and/or save your documents – (optional)
Communications with Parents and Students
Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions and/or concerns at [email protected]. Additionally, you can schedule a conference by calling (912) 884-6677 or via email. Although, I am unable to receive your call during instructional time, please feel free to leave a message for me with one of the secretaries and I will call you back at my earliest convenience. Also, the Canvas inbox is for student and teacher communication NOT parents. Parents, please email me at the email address above.
Keys to Success:
- Be in class and on time every day.
- Participate fully in all classroom discussions, activities, and projects.
- Complete all classroom work and turn it in on time
- Complete all homework and turn it in on time.
- Study and prepare for quizzes and tests in advance.
- Read daily.
- Make up all missing work.
- If you need help, ASK!
- Always try your best.
- Have a positive attitude.
As an affirmation to reading the Course Syllabus 2022-2023 for Mrs. Hardy’s English Language Arts class:
- Course Goals and Objectives
- Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)
- Features included in the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)
- Instructional Standards Website Provided
- Textbook
- Academic Assignments
- Homework
- Grading Criteria
- Grading Scale
- Cheating Policy
- Classroom Rules
- General Classroom Procedures
- Supplies
- Communication with Parents
- Keys to Success
- Parent and Student Commitment p 5– Teacher’s Copy – Please review, discuss, sign, and return to Mrs. Hardy. (Only page 5 should be returned)
Teacher’s Copy Student Name: ________________________________ Period: ______
Please complete the bottom portion of this page and return to teacher. My child and I have read, reviewed, and understand the Course Syllabus for Mrs. Hardy’s 7th Grade ELA class for the 2022-2023 school year. Place this syllabus in the front of your English Language Arts binder for future reference. I thank you in advance for your support and I am looking forward to a successful year.
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Print Parent’s Name Parent’s Signature
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Print Student’s Name Student’s Signature
Parent’s Email Address
Parent Contact Information
Home Phone Number __________________________ Email address______________________
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TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE TEACHER – 2022-2023
Issued Date: ___________________ Class Period: ____________
My Perspectives English Language Arts Grade 7 Textbook Issued Yes ___ No ____
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