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    Mrs. Cabrales will teach English 8 in room B108. Students will participate in collegiate discussions, write for various purposes, and read class novels, news articles, short stories, and poetry. Students need a composition notebook, pen/pencil, loose leaf paper, an outside reading novel, and a binder for class each day. Class rules require students to be kind, responsible, prepared, on-time, on-task, and work hard. Consequences include warnings, in-class interventions, calls/emails home, and administrative interventions. Students will write narratives, arguments, information, and poetry. Assignments are due on time, and late work gets a 10% deduction unless a late form is filled

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    Mrs. Cabrales will teach English 8 in room B108. Students will participate in collegiate discussions, write for various purposes, and read class novels, news articles, short stories, and poetry. Students need a composition notebook, pen/pencil, loose leaf paper, an outside reading novel, and a binder for class each day. Class rules require students to be kind, responsible, prepared, on-time, on-task, and work hard. Consequences include warnings, in-class interventions, calls/emails home, and administrative interventions. Students will write narratives, arguments, information, and poetry. Assignments are due on time, and late work gets a 10% deduction unless a late form is filled

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    English 8 Disclosure Document

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    Mrs. Cabrales will teach English 8 in room B108. Students will participate in collegiate discussions, write for various purposes, and read class novels, news articles, short stories, and poetry. Students need a composition notebook, pen/pencil, loose leaf paper, an outside reading novel, and a binder for class each day. Class rules require students to be kind, responsible, prepared, on-time, on-task, and work hard. Consequences include warnings, in-class interventions, calls/emails home, and administrative interventions. Students will write narratives, arguments, information, and poetry. Assignments are due on time, and late work gets a 10% deduction unless a late form is filled

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    English 8 Disclosure Document

    Mrs. Cabrales, room B108


    Email: tcabrales@alpinedistrict.org
    Website: mrscabrales.weebly.com
    Course Description
    Reading, writing, and thinking are not simply topics to study in
    school; they are foundations of life. You will get out of this class
    only what you put into it. This year you can expect to participate in
    collegiate discussions, write to explore and express your ideas,
    and read for specific purposes as well as your own enjoyment.

    Materials Needed EVERY DAY


    A composition notebook (not spiral bound)
    Pen or pencil
    Loose leaf paper (can be in a spiral bound notebook)
    An outside reading novel
    A binder or folder to keep materials organized

    Class Rules
    1. Be kind to your peers, to the teacher, and to yourself
    2. Be responsible for your own learning
    3. Be prepared, on-time, and on-task
    4. Do your best and work hard

    Consequences:
    1. Warning
    2. In-class intervention
    3. Call home/email
    4. Administrative intervention

    What are we WRITING in class?


    Narrative writing
    Argumentative writing
    Informational writing
    Poetry writing

    What are we READING in class?


    Four class novels
    Current news articles on various topics
    A few short stories
    A variety of poetry

    Late Work Policy


    You are expected to finish and turn in work on time. Major assignments will receive a 10% late deduction after its
    due unless a Late Form is filled out.
    Absent
    You are responsible for collecting any missing work that you missed while you were absent. Any assignment or
    worksheet you missed during your absence will be due two class periods after your return. Try to gather work before
    a planned absence and take care of things through the attendance office before you leave.
    Grade Breakdown

    Grades are
    based on a point-system. There will be multiple assignments leading up to
    the end of the term. Some of those include journal checks, book reports, Articles of
    the Week, and essays.


    Extra Credit
    Extra credit opportunities will be given throughout

    not intended to replace any assigned work.

    the term. These opportunities are

    Percentages:
    A 94-100%
    B+ 87-89%
    B- 80-83%
    C 74-76%
    D+ 67-69%
    D- 60-63%

    A- 90-93%
    B 84-86%
    C+ 77-79%
    C- 70-73%
    D 64-66%
    F 0-59%

    The school attendance policy will be followed, as well as all other school and district policies.
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    Guardian and student, please sign the disclosure document below and return to Mrs. Cabrales room (B108).
    Name of Student________________________________________ Signature__________________________________________
    Name of Guardian_______________________________________ Signature_________________________________________

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