Class Expectations:
- Respect yourself, the people, and the property around you.
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
- Be a respectful and active listener.
- Always try your best.
- Be ready to learn every day!
Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for Park Middle School rules and consequences.
Live the class charter!
Grading Policy:
Assignments are graded based on points, but the types of assignments are weighted differently for the final grade. Here is the breakdown of weight per category:
For Writing (Language Arts):
Published Writing Pieces - 40%
Classwork - 45%
Word Study - 15%
For Reading:
Reading Comprehension - 40%
Classwork - 45%
Homework - 15%
For Math:
Classwork/Projects - 35%
Tests - 35%
Quizzes - 20%
Homework - 10%
For Science:
Classwork/Projects - 65%
Assessments - 35%
For Social Studies:
Classwork - 65%
Projects - 35%
For Writing (Language Arts):
Published Writing Pieces - 40%
Classwork - 45%
Word Study - 15%
For Reading:
Reading Comprehension - 40%
Classwork - 45%
Homework - 15%
For Math:
Classwork/Projects - 35%
Tests - 35%
Quizzes - 20%
Homework - 10%
For Science:
Classwork/Projects - 65%
Assessments - 35%
For Social Studies:
Classwork - 65%
Projects - 35%
Materials:
- 1 three-inch binder
- 2 packages of subject dividers (10-14 total)
- 2 marble composition notebooks
- #2 pencils
- 1 block eraser
- 1 zippered pencil pouch
- 1 handheld pencil sharpener with a catch for shavings
- headphones (earbuds in a ziplock bag to remain in school ALL year)
- 4 sturdy pocket folders
- 1 combination master lock
- crayons/colored pencils
- independent reading book
- box of tissues
- healthy snack
- water bottle
- 1 one-inch binder
- 2 packs of 3x5 white lined index cards
Note: The school will provide each student with a Words Their Way notebook, a yellow highlighter, a pack of post-it notes, and a glue stick.