St. Albert the Great School: Room 22 Diane Gothard at 104 W. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH 45429 US - Eighth Grade Religion, Language Arts and Reading Course Outlines
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8th Grade Religion Outline Main Focus: The main focus of 8th grade religion will be Jesus and the New Testament, Morality and Confirmation. The first semester we will focus on Jesus and the New Testament and Confirmation. The second semester we will study Christian morality. Supplies: Text Book Pens, pencils and notebook paper (no crumbsJ) Markers Spiral notebook for journaling Teaching Methods Prayer Lectures and notes Text Book Research Plays and simulations Art and music Approved videos Handouts Debates Round table discussions Grading Policy There will be several different types of assignments throughout the year. Each assignment will be worth points. The grades will then be weighted, with daily assignments worth 50% of the total grade and tests, quizzes and major projects worth 50% of the total grade. Letter grades will be determined by the final percenage and where it falls on the All students will be kept up to date with quarterly interims and report cards. All grades are kept on computer, so you may check your grade at the end of every week. Please keep ALL PAPERS AND PROJECTS until the end of the semester. These are your receipts for assignments and grades. If there is ever confusion concerning your grade, you can show me the necessary assignment. Homework Yes, there will be homework, probably four or five times a week, and the assignment will usually take about 20 minutes. There will be both short and long term homework assignments. Absences Everyone gets sick once in a while. If a you miss school, and assignments are completed in class or at home, you are expected to make them up. Your homework buddy should bring the necessary paperwork to you after school. If the absence is lengthy, you can make arrangements with me to come to school early or stay afterwards to make up the work. Confused? If at any time you are confused about the things we are doing in class, please feel free to make arrangements to come early to school or stay after school on Tuesdays for extra help. I will be GLAD to help! Assignment Book USE IT! I am looking forward to sharing this year with you. Please remember, if you have any questions, ASK! The only dumb question is the one you failed to ask. Classroom Expectations Respect Yourself Others School Property Honesty Be honest with yourself and with others Cheating is never acceptable Responsibility Arrive promptly and be prepared for class when the door closes Complete assignments and turn in work when it is due If you make a mess, you clean it up Assume responsibility for your own actions 8th Grade Language Arts and Reading Outline Textbooks: Voyages in English, Loyola Press, 2006, Literature, Silver Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002, and various classroom novels. Main Focus: The main focus in Language Arts and Reading this year is reading, writing, listening and speaking for different purposes. Supplies: Textbooks issued by teacher Language Arts notebook or section of large binder devoted just to Language Arts Pens, pencils, and notebook paper Colored pencils and/or markers Teaching Methods: Lectures and notes Group activities Plays and simulations Handouts Research Approved videos Debates Art and Music Grading Policy There will be several different types of assignments throughout the year. Each assignment will be worth points. The grades will then be weighted, with daily assignments worth 50% of the total grade and tests, quizzes and major projects worth 50% of the total grade. Letter grades will be determined by the final percenage and where it falls on the All students will be kept up to date with quarterly interims and report cards. All grades are kept on computer, so you may request a grade check, in writing, at any time and I will answer within two days. Please keep ALL PAPERS AND PROJECTS until the end of the semester. These are your receipts for assignments and grades. If there is ever confusion concerning your grade, you can show me the necessary assignment. You will also have two semester tests – so keeping work will be very helpful! Homework Yes, there will be homework, probably four or five times a week, and the assignment will usually take about 20 minutes. There will be both short and long term homework assignments. Absences Everyone gets sick once in a while. If a you miss school, and assignments are completed in class or at home, you are expected to make them up. Your homework buddy should bring the necessary paperwork to you after school. If the absence is lengthy, you can make arrangements with me to come to school early or stay afterwards to make up the work. Confused? If at any time you are confused about the things we are doing in class, please feel free to make arrangements to come early to school or stay after school on Tuesdays for extra help. I will be GLAD to help! Assignment Book USE IT! I am looking forward to sharing this year with you. Please remember, if you have any questions, ASK! The only dumb question is the one you failed to ask. Classroom Expectations Respect Yourself Others School Property Honesty Be honest with yourself and with others Cheating is never acceptable Responsibility Arrive promptly and be prepared for class when the door closes Complete assignments and turn in work when it is due If you make a mess, you clean it up Assume responsibility for your own actions
School policies will be observed at all times.
All school policies will be observed.