Quarter One: Summary

By the end of the quarter, every student in grades 6, 7 & 8 must complete one SSR and will be asked to complete a writing task on the selected book. In addition, students will submit their "Writer's Notebook" for assessment. Students are provided with class time twice a week to write on a topic of their choice. They must demonstrate that they have used this time productively. They should write neatly and vigorously during "writer's notebook" free time, date their entries and show 8-10 pages of writing by the end of the quarter. Homework averages will also be computed. Every missed homework constitutes a 5 point deduction from the quarter homework average.