Mrs. S. Johnson's ELA Syllabus
This syllabus is an overview of Mrs. Johnson’s classroom and student expectations. This syllabus should be reviewed and signed by both parent and student. Please return the signed page by Monday, August 16, 2021.
Required Materials:
5 Composition Notebooks
Writing Utensils (preferably pencils but pens are allowed)
3 Highlighters (green, pink, & yellow)
Notebook Paper (College Ruled)
*Creativity & an open mind
Classroom Expectations:
Enter the classroom quietly and ready to learn
Have your workbook and notebook EVERYDAY
Have a pencil or pen EVERYDAY
Turn in completed homework
Write homework down as and when given
Study EVERY night
Be in dress code at all times
Classwork:
Classwork should be turned in on the day that it is due. Failure to complete classwork will result in deducted points. Late classwork may be accepted (depending on the assignment and how late the work is) and graded accordingly.
Homework:
Homework needs to be turned in by its due date. Failure to do so will result in deducted points (depending on the assignment and how late the work is) and will be graded accordingly.
I may not assign a certain homework activity daily. However, you should STUDY YOUR VOCABULARY WORDS and NOTES EVERY DAY.
** Classwork and homework needs to be neat and clean. Please do not turn in torn, dirty, or sloppy work as it will not be accepted this way and you will be required to do the assignment(s) over. Points will be deducted for re-doing these assignments and turning them in late.
Projects/Presentations:
Project and presentation instructions will be given in advance. The type of project or presentation determines the amount of advanced notice that will be given.
Tests/Quizzes:
Tests will be announced the week before they are given. Quizzes will vary.
Grade Weight:
Classwork- 35%
Homework- 5%
Projects/Papers- 25%
Tests/Quizzes- 20%
Interim/Mid-term- 5%
Final- 10%
Focus Fridays:
This IS NOT A FREE DAY. On Friday’s students will do any of the following (as it applies):
-Tutoring/ small group, extension activities, project completion, test or retakes.
**If you need to contact me please email me at
sjohnson@newlifeacademyga.com and I will respond as soon as I can. My office hours are M-F 7:30 am – 8:00 am.