Dear Parent(s): As your childs seventh grade language arts and reading teacher, I am eager to get to know you

and your child throughout the school year. The following is a brief overview of the grading scale, classroom rules and homework policy. Please read through the information provided and feel free to contact me with any questions. You can e-mail me at shayes@ccsd66.org , or you may call 630-783-5007 to leave me a message. Please view my blog through the Lakeview school link throughout the entire school year for curriculum updates. Sincerely,

Shannon Hayes The grading scale is as follows: 89.5-100 = A 79.5-89.4 = B 69.5-79.4 = C 59.5-69.4 = D Below 59.4 is failing Classroom Rules: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Be in your seat and prepared to begin class when the bell rings. Write down assignments at the beginning of class. Raise your hand and wait to be called on when you want to speak. Do not leave your seat or the room without permission. Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Completing all assignments, including homework and studying for tests, is a necessary component of your childs progress. Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time, but if an assignment is late the grade will be lowered. Major assignments (essays, projects, book reports, etc.) will be lowered 10% for each day it is late. When a lesson/unit is complete, students can no longer turn in missing assignments for that part of the unit. The assignments not completed by the end of the unit will have a zero entered in the grade book. An overview of textbooks and novels will be provided the night of Open House, Thursday, August 30, 2012. I am looking forward to a great school year! Please sign and return the below portion by Tuesday, August 28, 2012. ___________________________________________________________________________________ I have read and understand the information regarding grading scale, textbooks and classroom rules. Students Name _________________________________________ Students Signature ______________________________________ Parents Signature________________________________________