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MRS.
FIASCHETTIS
SEVENTH GRADE
LANGUAGE ARTS
SYLLABUS
danielle.fiaschetti@jefferson.kyschools.us
502.485.8345
fiaschetti.weebly.com
Course Description/Methods of Instruction:

Using the Kentucky Core Academic Standards, our class will build upon knowledge established in reading
literature and informational texts, writing, and speaking and listening skills.
Throughout the year, students will produce at least three writing pieces, including narrative, argument and
informational writing. Students will also be assessed in writing by participating in one on-demand writing
session each grading period.
Grading:
Traditional Grading
Scale:
A (90-100%)
B (80-89%)
C (70-79%)
D (60-69%)
U (Below 60%)
What It Means:
Above Standards
Meets Standards
Approaching Standards
Below Standards
Substantially Below Standards
Mastery
Scale:
4
3
2
1
0
In accordance with the districts SPP&G document, students overall grade will be determined on how they do
in 3 categories:
1. Student Engagement With Standards (20%)
Independent reading, reading conferences, participation, group work, class discussion,
journals/logs/notebooks, projects, teacher observation, student reflection, or other measures of
student interaction
2. Student Progression Toward Standards (30%)
Homework, class assignments, quizzes, anecdotal records, projects, student self-assessment, or other
measures of student progress
3. Student Mastery of Standards (50%)
Tests/Proficiency assessments, projects, performance assessments, demonstrations, presentations, or
other measures of student mastery
Parents may receive a password from the school to access grades via Parent Portal. Please contact the main
office at 485-8345 to set up an account.
Late Work Policy:
If a student is absent, according to the district policy, they will have the number of days that they are absent
plus one additional day.
Outside of absences, if a student does not turn in an assignment on time, he or she will have a 10% deduction
per school day for up to three days. After three days, the maximum grade a student can receive is a 70%.
Materials:
Students will be required to bring the following to class each day:
Two Pencils
Loose Leaf Paper
Yellow Folder with Language Arts handouts
Yellow Notebook - Used only for language arts
Student selected reading book
Agenda/Data Book
Students are required to bring their materials to class each day, no exceptions.
Textbooks may be borrowed with teacher permission and must be signed out.
Classroom Library:
I want students to read everything that they can. Students are permitted to check out books from my
classroom library. Many books in my library have been donated over the years from previous students or
retiring teachers. I have a range of books in order to serve a variety of students and match books to
everyones needs, interests and ability levels. Some titles are geared towards a young adult audience. If at
any time you have a concern about your students book selection, please contact me and we can find an
alternate reading choice.
Parent/Guardian Communication:
I will communicate to families as needed by email. Please check your students agenda and data book weekly.
If you ever feel the need to check on your students progress or to ask a question, please do not hesitate to
email or call me using the contact information above. Please also have your student take responsibility for
their education by asking questions about their progress or asking for help on their assignments.
Students will also receive a grade report at the end of each six week term. There will also be a progress report
sent home after three weeks of each term have been completed.
Please sign the page and have your child return it to Mrs. Fiaschetti by
Wednesday, August 17, 2016, so we know that you have received the
information on the Seventh Grade Language Arts Syllabus.
I have read and understand Mrs. Fiaschettis language arts syllabus. I agree to abide by the
expectations stated within. A copy of this syllabus can be found on fiaschetti.weebly.com for
reference throughout the year.
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Student Name (Printed Neatly)
Period
_________________________________ _______________________
Student Signature
Date
_________________________________ _______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Is there anything that you would like me to know about your student?
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