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This year we will explore a variety of literary texts, uses of grammar, spelling and vocabulary. We will also implement various modes of technology, such as this wiki, to document and enhance our shared learning experience. **This wiki is set to "private" which means only members can view and/or edit the wiki.**

Classzone
Click here to access our Language of Literature book online: Classzone Eservices

Assignment Calendar
Important Note: Google is having a problem with its calendar view. If viewed by "month", the events below may appear shifted over a few days. If you click on the event, the correct details will show. If the calendar view is switched from "month" to "week" or "agenda", tab options at the top, the events appear correctly.Google is working to resolve this issue.

*Hit the Agenda button at the top right to see a list view*

**8th Policies **
Eighth Grade Team Policies & Procedures 2011 – 2012 The following policies and procedures have been developed by the eighth grade instructional team in cooperation with school administrators. The purpose of these uniform guidelines is to ensure consistency and common understanding of school routines in order to create the best possible learning environment for our students.

__Absences__ A valid student absence is one due to illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, situations beyond the student’s control as determined by the Building Principal or such other circumstances that cause reasonable concern to the parents(s)/guardians(s) for the student’s safety or health. (Board Policy 7:70) Unexcused absences may include sport practice, play practice, or a trip to see the Cubs game. Zeros are issued for students with an unexcused absence from class.

Families anticipating an extended student absence are asked to complete the school Prearranged Absence Form. This form must be returned at least one week prior to the anticipated absence.

Students are expected to submit assignments on the date they are due. Students involved in field trips, music lessons, or other school-related events that result in a class absence are expected to submit assignments in advance or per teacher discretion.

It is the student’s responsibility to meet with teachers before school the day following an absence to find out about work and assignments given during absences, as well as revised assessment dates for any missed quizzes or tests.

If a student is __physically present in school for any portion of the day__  an assignment is due, he or she is responsible for turning in the assignment that same day. If an assignment is not turned in that day, late daily or long-term assignment policy goes into effect.

__Tardies__ Students are expected to be in class and in their seat when the bell rings to begin class. The third time a student is tardy to class, students will be assigned a detention with that classroom teacher. Students who do not show for assigned detention will be referred for two office detentions.

__Leaving the Classroom__ Students are expected to stay in class for the entire class period. Students may sign out to go to the bathroom when necessary. Teachers must give permission to leave class for any other reason. Students should always use sign-in, sign-out procedure.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">__Breaks on Block Days__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The timing of breaks on block days is at the discretion of the teacher. During break time, students must stay on the floor and in the hallway of their assigned class. Students who wish to visit their locker on another floor during break must secure permission from the teacher and use the classroom sign-in, sign-out procedure.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">__Homework__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS VIA EMAIL/PHONE WITH CONCERNS ABOUT MEETING DEADLINES. Category A
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Category A assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned date.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">For each of the four class sessions immediately following the due date, there will be a 10% grade deduction of the earned grade i.e. an assignment is due Monday, a student turns in the assignment on Tuesday that would have earned a 95%. This student would receive an 85%. If the project is turned in on Wednesday, the grade will be 75%, and so on.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students with late Category A assignments will attend ALP until the assignment is completed and turned in.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students can have until a week before the quarter’s end to complete and earn up to 60% on Category A assignments.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Category B
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Category B assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned date.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students who do not turn in a Category B assignment on the due date will automatically attend ALP.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Late assignments are accepted for 75% of the earned grade one class session after the original due date.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The next class session, a zero will be entered as the grade if the assignment is still missing.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">__Academic Lunch Program__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> (ALP)

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students are referred to ALP on the first missing assignment. Students will attend ALP each day until the assignment is completed and turned in or until there is no longer a possibility of earning credit for the late assignment. At the start of second semester, students who do not attend ALP, and have an unexcused absence, will receive a detention.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">__Discipline__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Teachers may issue warnings for disruptive classroom behavior. Options available to teachers as a response to disruptive behavior include: 1. Seat Change 2. Student mediation 3. Alternate assignment 4. Temporary removal from class 5. Parent contact 6. Assigned written reflection 7. Detention with teacher before school, after school or during lunch 8. Office referral

For more information on discipline expectations and responsibilities, see the Edgewood Student Handbook.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">__I have read and understand the Eighth Grade Team Policies and Procedures.__

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