MRS. ALVAREZ
7th GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS
ROOM 21

Welcome to my Language Arts. My name is Mrs. Alvarez. This year is going to be fun and exciting. We are going to work hard on our language skills and writing to get ready for the TAKS test. I am looking forward to a great year with your child.
CLASS RULES
1. Be seated when the tardy bell rings.
2. Bring required materials to class everyday.
3. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
4. Plan to be positive. (NO PUTDOWNS OR WHINING)
5. Raise your hand before speaking and answering questions.
6. Look and listen when the teacher is speaking. (NO TALKING)
7. Use your four minute break between classes for restroom use and drinks.

BEHAVIOR POLICY
Each teacher will keep a log of student behaviors. Once five offenses have been reached action will be taken in the form of detention. (See attached)
Examples of offenses: no supplies, tardiness, no class work, behavior problems, etc.

Students who show extreme negative behavior problems (fighting, disrespect, tantrums, etc.) will receive an automatic discipline referral. Excessive offenses may result in students being excluded from fieldtrips.

CLASS PROCEDURES
GRADES
Grades will be calculated as follows:
Daily work 60%, Tests and Projects 30%, Participation 10%
Student work must be turned in on time. Accelerated Reader (AR) will be on an extra credit basis only.

SUPPLIES
• notebook paper
• pen or pencil
• two pocket folders with brads

WRITTEN WORK-
• All written work must have a complete heading.
Name Date
LA 7 (1)
Title

• Each student will be expected to:
o write legibly, write in complete sentences, write in pencil or blue or black ink only

FOOD, AND/ OR DRINK - No food or drink besides breakfast will be allowed in the classroom.

ABSENTEE POLICY- You are responsible for making up work after absences. Be sure to ask me for your missed assignments.

CONTACT INFORMATION- I encourage parent participation and feedback. My conference time is from 9:00-9:450 daily. I may be reached the following ways:
o By phone at Colorado Middle School, 728-2673.
o By email at alvareza@ccity.esc14.net

CLASS CONTRACT- Please bring back the attached contract, signed by your parent, the next class period.
You will receive a free 100 in the grade book to help start off the year right. Let’s have a great year!!!!

Please sign and return this sheet only.
You may keep the guidelines for your reference.


My child and I have read the attached guidelines for Mrs. Alvarez’s language arts class. We have discussed the information and will accept and follow the rules and procedures.

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Parent’s Signature Date



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Student’s Signature Date


Please include a daytime/nighttime phone number and email address so I will be able to stay in contact.

Parent’s name ________________________________________

Home phone number ___________________________________

Work phone number ___________________________________

Email address ________________________________________
Work or home?