Brockbank Braves
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English, Reading, and Journalism
Seventh Grade English: The Red Knights
Welcome to the Red Knights, where honor, compassion, respect,
and honesty are more than words. Teaming creates a sense of belonging within
the school community and fosters a learning environment that will make education
real and useful.
We are looking forward to a great year!
Seventh grade teams are comprised of the four core classes: English, math, history, and science. The Red Knight Team consists of approximately 115 students who have the same core teachers and morning schedule. The team teachers work together in developing lessons and activities which are relevant to the entire group. More importantly, though, the team gives us a chance to better know your child and provide the consistency and integration so important to learning in the middle school setting.
Team Requirements
The team teachers maintain the same rules and grading scale, as outlined on
the following disclosure statement. Please note that late work is not accepted,
except in the case of excused absences.
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Rules and Expectations
1. Follow all instructions.
2. Be in your seat when bell rings.
3. Come prepared with materials.
4. Respect yourself, others, and property.
5. Get permission to speak or leave seat.
6. Be responsible for all work.
7. No food, drink, or gum.
Consequences
1. Warning.
2. Time out
4. Student and team leaders conference.
5. Student, parent, and team leaders conference.
6. Administrative referral.
Grading Format
Grades are determined by overall points earned by student. Points will be
weighted, percentages calculated, and grades assigned as follows:
93-100 =A
90- 92 =A-
86- 89 =B+
83- 85 =B
80- 82 =B-
76- 79 =C+
73- 75 =C
70- 72 =C-
66- 69 =D+
63- 65 =D
60- 62 =D-
59- 0 = F
Journalism/Yearbook Disclosure Statement
We are excited about the prospects for this year. The Journalism
class produces the school newspaper and the school yearbook. The students
in this class are going a step beyond basic school work; they will be responsible
for the most important publications in the school. As such, they will be required
to attend school activities as reporters and photographers. These
assignments will be made two weeks in advance and are contingent upon parental
approval. The students in this class are expected to follow the classroom
rules as stated.
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Rules and Expectations
1. Follow all instructions.
2. Be in your seat when bell rings.
3. Come prepared with materials.
4. Respect yourself, others, and property.
5. Get permission to speak or leave seat.
6. Be responsible for all work.
7. No food, drink, or gum.
Rewards
1. Improved learning environment.
2. Quality education.
3. Parental, teacher, and peer appreciation.
4. High academic achievement.
5. Intrinsic rewards of accomplishment.
6. Increased possibility for future scholarships.
Consequences
1. Warning.
2. Time out with contract.
3. Time out and parent contact.
4. Student and teacher conference.
5. Student, parent, and teacher conference.
6. Administrative referral.
Grading Format
Grades are determined by overall points earned by student. Points will be
weighted, percentages calculated, and grades assigned as follows:
| 93-100 | =A |
| 90- 92 | =A- |
| 86- 89 | =B+ |
| 83- 85 | =B |
| 80- 82 | =B- |
| 76- 79 | =C+ |
| 73- 75 | =C |
| 70- 72 | =C- |
| 66- 69 | =D+ |
| 63- 65 | =D |
| 60- 62 | =D- |
| 59- 0 | = F |
Ninth Grade English
In ninth grade English, students are expected to perform on the high school level in reading and writing. Therefore, this class will focus on developing writing longer, more detailed manuscripts, such as reports and essays. In the area of reading, the material gets a lot tougher, with Shakespeare, Dumas, and Harper thrown into the mix. In ninth grade, students are required to read some of the most important works of fiction ever published. Homework will be assigned weekly and will usually consist of a writing assignment and assigned reading from class novels.
Rules and Expectations
1. Follow all instructions.
2. Be in your seat when bell rings.
3. Come prepared with materials.
4. Respect yourself, others, and property.
5. Get permission to speak or leave seat.
6. Be responsible for all work.
7. No food, drink, or gum.
Rewards
1. Improved learning environment.
2. Quality education.
3. Parental, teacher, and peer appreciation.
4. High academic achievement.
5. Intrinsic rewards of accomplishment.
6. Increased possibility for future scholarships.
Consequences
1. Warning.
2. Time out with contract.
3. Time out and parent contact.
4. Student and teacher conference.
5. Student, parent, and teacher conference.
6. Administrative referral.
Grading Format
Grades are determined by overall points earned by student. Points will be
weighted, percentages calculated, and grades assigned as follows:
| 93-100 | =A |
| 90- 92 | =A- |
| 86- 89 | =B+ |
| 83- 85 | =B |
| 80- 82 | =B- |
| 76- 79 | =C+ |
| 73- 75 | =C |
| 70- 72 | =C- |
| 66- 69 | =D+ |
| 63- 65 | =D |
| 60- 62 | =D- |
| 59- 0 | = F |