- Laurel Park Middle School
- Overview
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https://henry.instructure.com/courses/5744Updated Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.The class meeting for the week will be from 8:30-9:00 for Core 1, 10:00-10:30 for Core 2, and 2:00-2:30 for Core 3. This week: class check in will be each day, but I will be available for small group and extra help.Please, feel free to keep in touch by emailing me. I will help any inquiry about your child's progress by using this email address: wcundiff@henry.k12.va.uswIn order to see a list of prefixes and suffixes, then click on the link below:http:// www.prefixsuffix.com/rootchart/phpYour child has a username and password - this can be accessed at home!Daily (In-person) ScheduleCore 1: 8:30- 10:00
Core 2: 10:04-12:04Lunch: 10:30-11:00Exploratory 1: 12:08-12:51Exploratory 2: 12:55- 1:38Core 3: 1:46- 3:16Standards of Learning
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Sixth Grade English
Instructor: William Cundiff
Room: 43
E-mail Address: wcundiff@henry.k12.va.us
Work Phone: (276) 632-7216
Supplies Needed:
*1 composition notebook (provided), 1 reading notebook (3 ring or regular – with storage pocket)
*Pens and/or pencils*Highlighters
*iPad will be used EVERY DAY
Course Description:
Students will work collaboratively in groups, independently, and participate in classroom discussions while learning to actively listen to classmates' viewpoints, opinions, and ideas. They will continue to explore literature in all genres, develop their vocabulary and writing skills, apply them in their speaking, and learn to appropriately use technology as a resource in research. Students must maintain a 60% passing level in order to complete the course. Please see teacher website for SOL content.
Course Content:
Writing: Expository, Persuasive, and Research, Nonfiction, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Fiction, Drama, and Poetry.Instructional Philosophy:
It is my belief that all students can learn with the use of various learning tools and high expectations.
Classroom Rules:
Be prompt
Be prepared
LETTER GRADE
NUMBER RANGE
A+
100-97
A
96-93
A-
92-90
B+
89-87
B
86-83
B-
82-80
C+
79-77
C
76-73
C-
72-70
D+
69-68
D
67-66
D-
65-60
F
59-0
Be polite
Be productive
Be positive
Grading:
All assignments are due on the date given. Late assignments will have 2 points deducted per day. All make-up work is the student's responsibility.
Classroom assignments, daily work 50%
Tests/Quizzes 50%