Mrs. Gault’s Reading Class

Welcome!

Welcome to Seventh Grade!· I will introduce you

to the Reading course guidelines and expectations.

· If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

All About Me· My background

· I grew up in Brownsville. · I attended Egly Elementary, Oliveira Jr.

High, and Hanna High School.· I attended UT-Austin and UTB.

· My experience· I’ve been teaching for 7 years.· I have also taught high school, but middle

school is my favorite.

My Family· My husband

· Andrew· My children

· Matthew – age 8· Joshua – age 4· Michael – age 1

The Gault Family

Matthew Joshua Michael

Andrew Me

My Goals· To give you the academic and social

skills you need to progress to eighth grade.

· To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

· To help you enjoy reading.

Class Supplies· You will need the following on a daily

basis:· Five-Subject Spiral for Vocabulary & Notes· Plastic Folder with pockets· Loose-leaf paper· Black or Blue pens· Library Card

Reading· Checkout

Textbook· AR reading &

testing· Class Novels· Reading aloud

Writing

· Reader’s Response· Library/AR projects· Alphabiography

Project

Vocabulary· Bell Ringer-

Vocabulary Journal (Do not Socialize!)

· Literary Elements· Story/Novel

vocabulary

Hall Passes· Unless there is an emergency or you have a

medical excuse that has been filed with the school’s nurse, you will only receive 2 passes per six weeks to the restroom, nurse, counselor, office, or any other location.

· Do not ask to go anywhere the first fifteen minutes of class or the last five minutes of class!

Absentees· If you know in advance that you will be absent, talk to me to get your

assignment before you go.· According to your Student Handbook, you have (1) full day in order to

make-up class assignments.· IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO CHECK THE

ASSIGNMENT LIST AND GET WORK UPON RETURN TO CLASS.· It is the responsibility of the student to copy notes, vocabulary, and

warm-ups from another classmate.

Homework· I will assign about 45 minutes of homework

every night. This includes 20 minutes of AR reading.

· Not doing your homework will negatively affect your grades.

Late Work· Work is due at the beginning of class, otherwise it

is late.· Late work will be accepted for a penalized grade of a

70 only during the first two weeks of any six weeks grading period.

· Work turned-in after two week grace period will be given a starting grade of 50.

· WARNING: No late work is accepted after 5th week of any grading period.

· AR Testing, Major, or Projects will not be accepted after the due date!

Quizzes· Always pay attention to

readings and study vocabulary.

· Pop Quizzes may occur. · Study Quizzes for Tests!

Tests· Tests will be announced

ahead of time.· Study!· YOU are responsible for

coming in to Re-Test on specified days.

Academic Honesty· You must always do your own work!· Do NOT share answers, copy from

internet or other sources, or attempt to cheat in any way.

· Cheating = a zero. No re-tests or make-ups.

Refusal-to-Work Forms· Choosing not to work:

· I always want you to work & will do my best to help you get through an assignment.

· However, if you choose to not work, you will be asked to complete a Refusal-to-Work form for my records.

· Remember, something is always better than a zero!

Classroom Community· Our classroom is a community. In our

community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

· Our class rules are:· Be respectful and responsible.· Be organized and follow directions.· Be on time.· Be prepared.

Class Dismissal · The bell DOES NOT dismiss you, I do!· Before leaving, all materials must be

placed in the appropriate location, trash picked up, desk put back, etc.…

· Clean-Up!· My DESK & PROPERTY are off limits to you,

unless I say otherwise.

Need Help?· Ask Questions during class.· See me during lunch.· Come by after school.· Don’t wait or hesitate, just ask

for help!

Let’s Have a Great Year!