WELCOME TO GRADE 8 LANGUAGE ARTS
AT HORACE MANN SCHOOL
Mrs. Kristen Mulroy
e-mail: [email protected]
Hello! Welcome to 8th Grade Language Arts. I am Mrs. Mulroy and I am very excited for this school year. This is my 13th year in the Home of the Tigers. This year is going to be year filled with lots of learing, challenge and excitement!!! I consider it a honor and privilege to be your child's teacher this year.
On this page you will find information about:
- Our current unit of study
- Resources
- Reminders
- Important Dates
Noteworthy Information
1. Classroom Procedures:
- Respect others, materials, and the classroom learning experience
- Be on time for school
- Come prepared for class and complete ALL assignments
- Follow directions at all times
- Engage in accountable talk during classroom lessons
- No gum chewing & candy
- No electronics of any kind; iPods, cell phones (will be collected daily), etc.
- If you are absent, please demonstrate responsibility and check in with me to make up any missed assignments (classwork, homework, quizzes and tests)
2. Useful Websites
Bayonne Board of Education:
Perdue University Writing Lab:
https://owl.english.perdue.edu/owl
GRADING POLICY
All Summative Assessmnets are announced with
ample notice to ensure proper preparation.
Formative Assessments may be announced or unannounced.
Summative Assessments 55%
(Tests, projects, writing assignments & long term assignments)
Formative Assessments 30%
(Quizzes, classwork, & homework)
Participation 10%
District Assessment 5%
GOOD LUCK!
Please note the following District Assessments for ELA
There will be 1 per marking period and each
assessment will count as a Summative grade.