8th Grade  2018-2019 English: Core Mrs. Millsap

P9

Course Content:We will be using the FLEX Literacy curriculum which includes small group instruction using a consumable textbook, individualized digital lessons, and group projects. This learning will be supplemented by informational articles and current events / news.  Essential Skills We Will Practice Daily:

q  Reading  q  Writing q  Speaking q  Listening  v  Critical Thinking  v  Collaboration v  Courage

Stay In Touch: 

P: 619-263-3009 ext. 3009 E: hillary.millsap@ofarrellschool.org W: www.mrsmillsap72.weebly.com Sign up for the class text alerts for updates on homework, quizzes, and important dates. Download the Remind App to be able to talk to Mrs. Millsap. 

Materials:To be successful, you need to come to class prepared to engage fully. You need each of these EVERY day

q  O'Farrell Binder q  Pens / Pencils q  Highlighter q  Loose, college-ruled paper q  Notebook (provided) q  Independent Reading (Book, Article,

etc) q  Good Attitude

RemindGettextmessagealertsandreminders

ClassCode@

WELCOME! I am so excited to have you in

class and to journey through this year with you. This is my 7th year teaching and my 3rd at O'Farrell.

My favorite kind of books are mysteries and I love watching

detective shows. When I’m not at school, you can often find me

hiking and camping. J

The Power of LanguageYou have a voice, and your voice is important. Words have the power to change our thoughts, our souls,

and our lives. You are powerful. Being able to understand and

evaluate the words of others and being able to express yourselves

clearly will allow you to choose and create your best life. 

8th Grade  2018-2019 English: Honors Mrs. Millsap

P9

Course Content:We will be using the Springboard curriculum which includes a variety of genres and text types. •  Unit 1: The Challenge of Heroism •  Unit 2: The challenge of Utopia •  Unit 3: The Challenge to Make a Difference •  Unit 4: The Challenge of Comedy This learning will be supplemented by informational articles and current events / news.  Essential Skills We Will Practice Daily:

q  Reading  q  Writing q  Speaking q  Listening  v  Critical Thinking  v  Collaboration v  Courage

Stay In Touch: 

P: 619-263-3009 ext. 3009 E: hillary.millsap@ofarrellschool.org W: www.mrsmillsap72@weebly.com Sign up for the class text alerts for updates on homework, quizzes, and important dates. Download the Remind App to be able to talk to Mrs. Millsap. 

Materials:To be successful, you need to come to class prepared to engage fully. You need each of these EVERY day

q  O'Farrell Binder q  Pens / Pencils q  Highlighter q  Loose, college-ruled paper q  Notebook (provided) q  Independent Reading (Book, Article,

etc) q  Good Attitude

RemindGettextmessagealertsandreminders

ClassCode@

WELCOME! I am so excited to have you in

class and to journey through this year with you. This is my 7th year teaching and my 3rd at O'Farrell.

My favorite kind of books are mysteries and I love watching

detective shows. When I’m not at school, you can often find me

hiking and camping. J

The Power of LanguageYou have a voice, and your voice is important. Words have the power to change our thoughts, our souls,

and our lives. You are powerful. Being able to understand and

evaluate the words of others and being able to express yourselves

clearly will allow you to choose and create your best life. 

Sign Digitally:VisitMrs.Millsap'swebsiteorusethislinkh#ps://goo.gl/ufHnZAtodigitallysignthissyllabusand

givemeyourbestcontactinformaAon.Yourstudentwillsignadigitalcontractduringclass.

Grading:

A:90-100%|B:80-89%|C:70-79%|D:60-69%|F:0-59%

Absences: If you miss class, you missed something important. It is YOUR job to catch up by asking for materials, getting notes from a friend, and turning in any graded work you missed. 

# days absent = # days makeup for

full credit

Late Work: Work will be accepted until the end of a unit for up to 70% credit. Place in the "LATE" bin. On-time essays / projects may be revised up to 100% ! 

Late credit > No Credit

Citizenship and Discipline:  Follow the FALCON WAY (Focus, Attitude, Leadership, Citizenship, Organization, and Non-Violence).  If you choose not to follow our class rules, the consequences will follow the school’s progressive discipline plan:•  1st offense: Verbal warning•  2nd offense: Consequence in classroom •  3rd offense: Referral and phone call

home Citizenship Grades: E – Helps Self & Others w/o direction G – Helps Self, Others w/direction S – Helps Self, basic  N – Hinders Own learning U – Hinders Other's learning (See HB rubric for more details) 

Assessments:•  Essays•  Tests/Quizzes•  FormalWriAng•  PresentaAons•  ExitTickets•  WeeklyDigital

LessonScores

Classwork&Homework:

•  ParAcipaAon•  Notes•  Grammar/WriAng

PracAce•  Warmups

Plagiarism: While students are encouraged to ask others to help them with their writing, any work turned in that is not their own will result in a zero, with no option for revision, and a referral to 30 Min Friday Night School. This includes: 

•  Turning in another's work as your own •  Copying a friend's work before class •  Using evidence from a text without citing source •  Copying an author's exact words and passing them off

as yours 

HW Every Day: Reading on

your own for 20 minutes 

Sign Digitally:VisitMrs.Millsap'swebsiteorusethislinkh#ps://goo.gl/ufHnZAtodigitallysignthissyllabusand

givemeyourbestcontactinformaAon.Yourstudentwillsignadigitalcontractduringclass.

Grading:

A:90-100%|B:80-89%|C:70-79%|D:60-69%|F:0-59%

Absences: If you miss class, you missed something important. It is YOUR job to catch up by asking for materials, getting notes from a friend, and turning in any graded work you missed. 

# days absent = # days makeup for

full credit

Late Work: Work will be accepted until the end of a unit for up to 70% credit. Place in the "LATE" bin. On-time essays / projects may be revised up to 100% ! 

Late credit > No Credit

Citizenship and Discipline:  Follow the FALCON WAY (Focus, Attitude, Leadership, Citizenship, Organization, and Non-Violence).  If you choose not to follow our class rules, the consequences will follow the school’s progressive discipline plan:•  1st offense: Verbal warning•  2nd offense: Consequence in classroom •  3rd offense: Referral and phone call

home Citizenship Grades: E – Helps Self & Others w/o direction G – Helps Self, Others w/direction S – Helps Self, basic  N – Hinders Own learning U – Hinders Other's learning (See HB rubric for more details) 

Assessments:•  Essays•  Tests/Quizzes•  FormalWriAng•  PresentaAons•  ExitTickets•  WeeklyDigital

LessonScores

Classwork&Homework:

•  ParAcipaAon•  Notes•  Grammar/WriAng

PracAce•  Warmups

Plagiarism: While students are encouraged to ask others to help them with their writing, any work turned in that is not their own will result in a zero, with no option for revision, and a referral to 30 Min Friday Night School. This includes: 

•  Turning in another's work as your own •  Copying a friend's work before class •  Using evidence from a text without citing source •  Copying an author's exact words and passing them off

as yours 

HW Every Day: Reading on

your own for 20 minutes