Welcome Back- Parent Letter

Dear Parent(s):

As your child’s seventh grade language arts and reading teacher, I am eager to get to know both you and your child throughout the school year. The following is a brief overview of the grading scale, heading, classroom rules and homework policy. Please read through the material and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (630) 783-5007, or e-mail me at shayes@ccsd66.org , feel free to also view my blog through the Lakeview school link.

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.Be in your seat and prepared to begin class when the bell rings.
2.Write down assignments at the beginning of class.
3.Raise your hand and wait to be called on when you want to speak.
4.Do not leave your seat or the room without permission.
5.Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Completing all assignments, including homework and studying for tests, is a necessary component of your child’s progress. Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time. Failure to do so will have a lowered grade on the assignment. Major assignments (essays, projects, book reports, etc.) will be lowered 10% for each day it is late. When a lesson/unit is completed students can no longer turn in missing assignments for that part of the unit, and will receive a 0 on any work that was not completed during that time.

An overview of textbooks and novels will be provided the night of Open House, Monday, September 13th beginning at 6:45.

We am looking forward to a great school year! Please sign and return the below portion by Friday, September 3, 2010.
___________________________________________________________________________________

I have read and understand the information regarding grading scale, textbooks and classroom rules.

Student’s Name _________________________________________

Student’s Signature ______________________________________

Parent’s Signature________________________________________