This syllabus outlines the 8th grade English course taught by Mrs. Lloyd at Escambia County Middle School. Students will develop literacy skills through reading, writing, speaking, and listening using both literature and informational texts. Grammar will be taught through various writing assignments. Required materials include a planner, notebook, composition book, index cards, flash drive, and school supplies. Grades will be based 50% on tests and projects and 50% on other assignments. The syllabus details attendance policies, rules, consequences, and rewards. Parents must notify the teacher if they do not want their child's photo published.

1. Escambia County Middle School
English Syllabus – Grade 8 – Mrs. Lloyd
Course Overview
Students will broaden their literacy repertoire through reading, writing, speaking, and
listening. With both literature and informational texts, students will learn to cite textual
evidence to support their analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn
from the text. Students will explore the difference between fact and opinion and engage in a
range of collaborative discussions to delineate a speaker’s claims and evidence. Many
opportunities will be provided for students to develop questioning and research strategies to
assist themin organizing and presenting information in oral, visual, and written formats.
Grammar will be taught in context and reinforced in various project-based and inquiry-based
writing assignments.
Required Text
Mirrors and Windows: Connecting with Literature (Level III – Grade 8, Common Core State
Standards Edition)
Course Materials
Students are expected to come to class with the following supplies.
 LEARN TODAY, LEAD TOMORROW Planner (This planner will be used in every class,
every day. Students who lose their planner must pay a $5 replacement fee.)
 Loose leaf notebookpaper
 Composition notebook(journal)
 Index cards
 Post-it Notes (1 pack)
 USB Flash Drive
 Pencils and pens (blue or black)
 Colored pencils (1 pack)
Resources
Course objectives will align with the following resources.
 2013 Alabama Revised Course of Study, English/Language Arts
 Escambia County Public Schools Pacing Guide, English/Language Arts – Grade 8
Grading Parameters
Grades will be awarded based on the guidelines set forth by the Escambia County Schools
Secondary Grading Parameters.
 Tests/MajorProjects = 50%
 Class Assignments/Quizzes/Minor Projects = 50%
Instructor
Mrs. Amanda Lloyd
Email
amanda.lloyd@escoschools.net
School Office
251-368-9105
Planning Period
*6th Period (12:54-1:44)
*Parent/teacherconferences
are welcomed and must be
scheduled (in advance)via
email or through the school
office.

2. Please note: Assignments which are not completed successfully in-class will become homework assignments and will count for
50% of the overall grade.
Absences/Missed Work
Students must attend class to be academically successful.Absences (excused and unexcused) will be dealt with in accordance with
Escambia County School’s attendance policies (Escambia County Student Code of Conduct). Students must provide a written
excuse for any absence.The excuse must be signed by a parent/guardian and turned in to the schooloffice within (3) days after the
student returns to school.
Students who have excused absences will be allowed (3) days to make up missed work after returning to school. It is the student’s
responsibility to request and complete missed work. A grade of zero will be recorded if a student does not make up missed work on
time.
Tardiness
A student is considered tardy after 7:35 a.m. and must report to the office for a tardy pass.All tardies will be handled in accordance
with the Student Code of Conduct.
Rules
1. Come to class prepared and willing to contribute to a positive classroomclimate.
2. Respect self, others, and school property.
3. Do not use profanity.
4. Cell phones are not allowed inside the schoolbuilding.
5. Do not bring food or drinks in the classroom.
6. Follow all schoolrules written in the Student Code of Conduct.
Consequences
1. Verbal Warning
2. Student Conference
3. Parent Contact
4. Recess Detention
5. Office Referral
6. Corporal Punishment
Rewards
1. Verbal Praise
2. Showcase Students’Excellent and/or Improving Work
3. Parent Contact
4. Homework Passes
5. Games
6. Treats
Photography
If you do not want your child’s picture to be published in an academic setting and/oron any school publications or websites,you
must send a written/signed note to the teacherduring the first week of school. Students may also publish short video clips from
time to time. If you do not want your child to be included in a student-created video,you must also indicate this on your note.
I am honored and excited to be yourchild’s teacher. It will be a successfulyear!
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We have read the syllabus in class today. Please readthis syllabus again with yourchild. Sign andcut this portion to sendback to class with
your childduring the first week of school. Students who return theirsyllabus by Friday, August 22nd
, will receive (1) homework pass.
I have read and agree to follow the syllabus for Mrs. Lloyd’s classroom.
______________________________________(Student) _____________________________________(Parent/Guardian)