Welcome to

SixthGrade

Edgerton Public School

ENGLISH {2017-2018 Class Syllabus}
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Mrs. GunninkRoom 16(507)442-7881 EXT.228

----------- cgunnink@edgertonpublic.com
This English class is designed to increase your communications skills through reading, writing, speaking, and the
study of the English language. Our primary focus in language arts class will be mastery of different writing
styles, demonstration of the rules of grammar, spelling and the ability to express yourself orally.

Book List
Treasures Textbook, Macilan Late Work
McGraw-Hill
The Wanderer by Sharon Creech Any work not submitted at the
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt beginning of the class period, on the
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt specified due date, will be considered
Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson late. All work that is submitted late will
Burnett ( possible) receive a 20% reduction. All work must
* Same books as Reading 6 be submitted before assessments. If a
student does not have his or her work
Materials List completed by the assessment date, the
Textbook student has 1 week to submit missing
Trapper work and complete the assessment or
Notebook or Loose-leaf Paper all scores including the assessment will
Pen ( preferably not black or blue) be a 0.
Pencil Parent/Guardian Signature:
AR Novel
Class notebook (provided) ________________________________________

Classroom Folders
Each Student will have access to a
classroom folder. The folder will be
used to store tests, quizzes, classwork,
completed assignments or additional
classroom materials
Assessments
There will be a variety of assessments in
this course including , but not limited to,
spelling tests, Latin and Greek roots
assessments, written essays, and
grammar quizzes.
Grade Scale
100% or up A+ 75% - 78% - C
95% - 100% - A 72% - 74% - C-
92% - 94% - A- 69% - 71% - D+
89% - 91% - B+ 65% - 68% - D
85% - 89% - B 62%- 64% - D-
82% - 84% - B- 61 61% or Below F
79% - 81% - C+
Grade Weight
Student's Quarterly Grades will be
weighted as follows: 50% Assessments
and Projects ( tests, grammar quizzes
projects etc.) 30% Homework and
Classwork, 15% Class notebook, 5%
Classroom Participation.
Make-up Work
When a student is absent, the child will
need to check the " while you were out"
folder and talk with Mrs.Gunnink to
discuss what they missed. The student
will be given two days for every day
missed to get caught up. If the student
missed a quiz or test, he or she will must
meet with Mrs. Gunnink to schedule at
time to take the assessment within one
week of the absence.
Classroom Expectations
Be on time! Students must be in their
seat and ready to work when the bell
rings.
Be prepared! Bring required materials
to class every day.
Be respectful! Show respect to
everyone and everything.
Cell Phones
Cell phones must be left in the
student's locker. They area a
distraction to everyone, even if
they are in a pocket or on vibrate.
To avoid any issues, I ask tat they
do not make a presence in my
classroom. If a cell phone becomes
a distraction, it will be confiscated
and delivered to the office for pick
up at the end of the day.
Please return this to Mrs.Gunnink
I have read and understood the guidelines
and procedures for Mrs. Gunnink's English
Class and have shared them with my
parents/guardians.
Student Name _________________________
Student Signature ____________________
Period _____
Parent or Guardian Signature
__________________________________
What is the preferred/best way for me to
contact parent(s)/ guardian(s) during the
day if I have comments regarding your
student?
Is there anything else you would like me to
know about your student (educationally or
personally)?