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English Language Arts (ELA) and Fine ArtsEighth Grade Barracudas
Room 108
Jen Austin
264-1122 x108
Fine Arts OverviewPeriod 1
•Exposure to many forms of art
•Drawing, painting, sculpture, mix-media, crafts etc…
•Grades based on effort and meeting requirements of assignments.
•Art Show in April at Open House
ELA Overview• Reading - Class novels, At home
novels/readings, Non-fiction and Poetry
• Writing - Structure of writing, Six-Traits
of Writing, Short writes, Essays and poetry.
• Listening - Understanding instructions,
Understanding peers.
• Speaking - Class discussions,
peer discussions and presentations.
Grading•Formative Assessments
•Homework and Class Work
•Student work drives my instruction
•Summative Assessments
•Quizzes, Tests, Projects and Essays
Grading Austin’s Grading Scale
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 - 50= F
No grades under 50% for work attempted.
How it Works• 10/10 =A + 0/10 = 10/20 = F
• 10/20 + 10/10 = 20/30 = D
• 20/30 + 10/10 = 30/40 = C
• 30/40 + 10/10 = 40/50 = B-
• 40/50 + 10/10 = 50/60 = B-
• 50/60 + 10/10 = 60/70 = B
• 60/70 + 10/10 = 70/80 = B+
• 70/80 + 10/10 = 80/90 = B+
• 80/90 + 10/10 = 90/100 = A-
•10/10 + 5/10 = 15/20 = C
•15/20 + 10/10 = 25/30 = B
•25/30 + 10/10 = 35/40 = B+
•35/40 + 10/10 = 45/50 = A-
PowerSchool Parent Portalhttp://powerschool.unionsd.org/public/
• User Name – student’s last name (initial of first name if common last name)
• Password- Birthdate For example. Feb. 3, 1998 would be 23
Links through USD, Dartmouth and team websites
Hint: Bookmark it.
• 20-30 minutes per night average.
•Assignments written on board and recorded into student planners
• Homework website
• Homework buddies
Homework
• If work states redo – it must be done immediately that night.
•All work can be improved
•Fixes may be done on existing work in different color ink.
• All redo/fixed work can receive full credit first week. If done, after it is considered late.
Redo/Fix Work
•Late work during 1st week -11%, 2nd week -21% 3+ weeks late -30%
•Students in the D and F range will be subject to Saturday to improve their grades.
•No work accepted last week of quarter.
Late Work
•Students are responsible for missed homework and class work.
•Resources – Website, me and homework buddy.
•See me for explanations and quiz make ups.
Absence Policy
Team Rules
Barracudas will:1.Work Hard2. Be Nice
If not:1. I will speak with them2. Call home – possible detentions3. Referral to office
Materials and Supplies•Expanding File or binder with dividers, individual folders
•Pencils with Erasers
•Red, Black or Blue Pens
•Highlighter
The Extras•Large Eraser
•Ruler
•Colored Pencils
• Voicemail 264-1122 x108
• Homework page also includes daily warm-ups. Hints, tips and examples for classwork too!