Stiles, Mrs. Laurie - 8th Lang. Arts

Dear student and/or parent,

I became a language arts teacher because I have always enjoyed  and appreciated the POWER of words. 

Language Arts was always my FAVORITE CLASS when I was a student. 

 In fact, I, too, experienced the privilege of learning in this very school!! 

I believe that I am a very fortunate person; I have been taught by wonderful people to LOVE WORDS and I now get to pass on that respect to another generation. 

Please, OPEN YOUR MIND TO THE POWER, and HARNESS THAT POWER TO MAKE THIS SCHOOL AND THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE!

I look forward to learning with you...

• Vocabulary Skills/Word Practice

We will use the dictionary and various reference materials to learn new words and practice using them.

• Grammar Skills/Sentence Practice

We will use varied reference materials to learn the parts of a sentence, the types of sentences, and to practice improving our sentence-writing skills.

• Writing Skills/Paragraph and Essay Practice

We will use varied reference materials to learn to write strong paragraphs and well-supported essays.  We will also write and publish creative works.  Every student will work through a journal as a means of personal expression.  We will use the PA Writing Rubric in order to prepare for the PSSA Writing Test.

• Verbal Skills/Speech Practice

We will use the Spring Cove Middle School Speech Rubric in order to prepare for the oratorical contest every student will compete in this spring.  We will practice varied speech and drama exercises.  Students will prepare and deliver many individual and group presentations.

Mrs. Laurie Stiles

School Phone 224-2106

lstiles@scsd.k12pen.com

 

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1.   Bring all materials to class.
2.   Follow directions.
3.   Show respect for the teachers, students, school, property, and yourself.
4.   Leave the room only after permission is given.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO BREAK ONE OF THE ABOVE RULES, the following will be the order of consequence:

• First Time: Name written down (Warning)
• Second Time: One check beside name (5 minutes in my room before lunch)
• Third Time: Second check beside name (Stay activity period in my room)
• Fourth Time: Third check beside name (Detention form sent to office, parents called)
• Severe Disruption: Student sent immediately to office.

 

• All "routine" homework assignments are due THE NEXT DAY.
• If the assignment is not turned in the day it is due, the student must stay for homework class AND the assignment will be docked 1 point.
• If the assignment is not turned in on the second day, the student must stay for homework class AND the assignment will be docked 1 more point.

• If the assignment is not turned in on the third day,  the parent will be notified, AND the assignment will be given a 0.
• "Non-routine" homework will be assigned  a due date at my discretion.  Any late "non-routine" assignments will be awarded the same consequences, BUT will be docked 2 points per day.

 

• I use both teacher-made and standardized rubrics to grade student work. Those rubrics will be shown and explained to the students as part of the assignment process.
• "Routine" homework assignments will be awarded a score based upon level of completion and the following of directions. 

• No assignment turned in on time will be awarded a grade below 50%.
• No assignment will be awarded a grade above 100%.