This document outlines Ms. Lesueur's syllabus for her 8th grade English class. It introduces her teaching philosophy of believing that all students can learn and reach their potential. Students will learn grade-level grammar and vocabulary, how to analyze short stories, identify different types of drama, research techniques, and the pre-writing process. The syllabus outlines expectations for behavior, participation, and being prepared. Classroom rules, policies, consequences, dress code, grading policies, and an encouragement to ask questions are also presented.

1. WELCOME TO MS. LESUEUR’S
8TH GRADE ENGLISH CLASS
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

2. MY BELIEF STATEMENT & PHILOSOPHY TO
EDUCATION
 I believe that each and every child is unique, and has the ability to
learn.
I believe in effectively teaching and motivating students to reach
their fullest potential.
 I believe my role as a teacher is to provide the students with the
tools they will need to cultivate their own gardens of knowledge.

3. WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN
IN THIS CLASS
 GRADE- LEVEL VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR RULES
 HOW TO IDENTIFY & EXPLAIN THE FUNCTIONS OF
ESSENTIAL SHORT STORY ELEMENTS
 IDENTIFY VARIOUS TYPES OF DRAMA
 EFFECTIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
 BASICS AND COMPONENTS OF THE PRE-WRITING
PROCESS

4. EXPECTATIONS
 You are expected to behave and conduct
yourselves appropriately at all times.
 Take pride in everything you do in this
class.
 Come to class daily prepared and ready to
learn.
 Participate!

5. CLASSROOM RULES
1.Respect your classmates,
teacher, and YOURSELF at
ALL TIMES.
2.Bring all required materials
to class daily.
3.Raise your hand to speak or
leave your seat.
4.Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself.
5.Be prompt, polite, prepared,
positive, and productive.

7. CLASSROOM POLICIES & PROCEDURES
1.Enter the classroom quietly, and
sit in your assigned seat.
2.Unpack all materials needed.
3.Immediately begin bell work.
4.Only submit completed
assignments.
5.Keep your work area neat and
clean.
6.Always listen for teacher’s choice
of class dismissal.
7.Obey all general, school rules.

8. CONSEQUENCES
1.Verbal warning
2.After class
conference with
teacher
3.Call to
parent/guardian
4.Office referral

9. DRESS CODE
 Please comply with the school’s general
uniform requirements.
 In this classroom, the dress code will be
strictly enforced.
 Failure to comply will result in a trip to the
principal’s office. PERIOD!

10. GRADING
Completing your assignments
are essential!
 Assessments
40%
 Homework/ Writing Assignments
35%
 Classwork 25%
 Participation 5%

11. ASK! ASK! ASK!
 Always feel free to raise your hands and
ask questions.
 Don’t allow yourself to fall behind.
 If you don’t ask a question, then you
won’t get an answer.
 There is no such things as a dumb
question.
**If you are not willing to learn, no one can

13. LET’S HAVE FUN! THIS WILL BE AN EXCITING
LEARNING EXPERIENCE.