Welcome to the 2014/2015 Academic Year!

This letter is to inform you of the policies and

procedures of Mrs. Hansens English classroom
and to allow you to make informed decisions
regarding your childs academic future.
What I expect my students to bring EACH DAY:
Pen/Pencil
One subject notebook
Folder to hold work
Loose leaf binder paper
Textbook
In my classroom, I expect all members of the class
to abide by the five following expectations for
behavior:
1. Follow directions
2. Raise your hand
3. Stay seated unless you have permission
4. No personal grooming
5. Be working when the bell rings

Consequences depend on the severity of the
behavior, but may include: teacher/student
conferences, behavior plans, or infractions and
detentions with parental notice.
Mrs. Hansen
7/8 English
2014-2015

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS & ASSESSMENT
Grading Scale
Assignments and assessments are weighted as
follows:

Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Presentations 40%
Homework 30%
Classwork 20%
Reading Counts & Logs 10%

Homework
Independent homework is assigned on each
Tuesday and due the following Tuesday. This is to
allow students to fit their English work into
schedules that are already full of other activities
and obligations. Assignments will including reading
comprehension and independent writing.

Reading is a daily homework expectation.
Students are required to read 2.5 hours a week and
earn 60 Reading Counts points per trimester to
fulfill their reading requirement for my classroom
and promotion.

Late/Missing Assignments
Students are responsible for gathering their
missing work when absent from school. Late work
is accepted. Students will be notified of any
missing assignments or exams several times
throughout each trimester.

Tutoring is available before or after school.
Arrangements must be made
24 hours in advance.






Technology in the Classroom

As you have probably observed, technology is
rapidly becoming an integral part of most
professions. I am striving as an educator to
bring more technology into the classroom.
You may find your child speaking about items
such as tablets being used in the classroom,
online assignments, discussion boards, and
internet-based videos and activities.

Our classroom assignments and information
are also available on the internet. Please visit
our website for special content as well.

http://mrshansengv.weebly.com

Contact Info.
I would be happy to answer any questions you
may have by either email or phone. If you
would like to schedule a parent conference,
please call me and we can arrange a time to
meet.

Email: chansen@musd.net

Phone: (209) 938-6310 ext. 59332


PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

All eighth graders must meet three requirements
in English in order to be eligible for promotion at
the end of the school year.

1. Earn 3 grade points in the course of the year; D-
or better in the third trimester. Any student with
an F in the third trimester will not be promoted.


2. Pass two writing proficiencies out of the three
that are given.

Writing Alternative: Have an adequate
amount of writing saved in their writing portfolios
to show growth throughout the school year.
Writing portfolio assignments come from English
homework. A student must earn a C- or better in
the third trimester to be eligible for this
alternative.


3. Earn 1000 points or more on the SRI (Scholastic
Reading Inventory), which tests the reading and
comprehension abilities of a student.

Reading Alternative: Earn 180 points in
Reading Counts (60 per trimester) and earn a C- or
better in the third trimester. A student must earn
180 points for the school year to be considered as
fulfilling this alternative.