Onslow Virtual Academy

Syllabus-English Language Arts – Seventh Grade

Welcome!

     Welcome to the 2020-21 school year at the Onslow Virtual Learning Academy!  I am super excited to be a part of the virtual learning community!   It is my pleasure to introduce myself as a seventh-grade teacher at the OVA.   I am an avid learner, reader, and motivator.  Education is my passion and reading is my obsession. I can promise one thing to all my students and their parents my love for reading is contagious and my greatest hope is that all students will catch the reading bug!  I am anxious to hear students discuss, write and comprehend text like they have never dreamed possible.  It is an exciting adventure that we have before us and it will take us to new lands, action-packed scenarios and deeper understandings of ourselves and others around us.

     I am married to Terry Clark.  We have two children, Tac (27) and Terrin (19).    We love watching movies and eating at restaurants.  Some of my hobbies, beside reading, include cooking and making crafts.  I love Pinterest!  We moved to North Carolina 20 years ago from West Virginia and have been proud to call Onslow County our home.  This year might look and feel different but, it is going to be great because we get the opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting!  I am so glad you are here with me!                       

Instructor Information

General Information

Description

This class is an online class for seventh grade English Language Arts students.  The North Carolina Standard course of study will be used to guide instruction in reading and writing.

Expectations and Goals

Students are expected to use Onslow County issued laptops to meet with Mrs. Clark in live meetings on Microsoft Teams three times a week for 20 minutes. Students are expected to complete 2-3 graded assignments per week. Student will be expected to use Teams to collaborate with other classmates on projects. Students will receive grades on independent work, quizzes, test, projects and daily check-in assignments. Mrs. Clark will utilize the WAG (Week at a Glance) form for students to know what is due and when the assignment is due. Mrs. Clark will also upload monthly schedules of concepts, skills and reading assignments for students to refer to throughout the month.

Course Materials

Required Materials

• Laptop
• Internet
• Quiet work area
• Notebook paper
• Pencil

Optional Materials

Highlighter, headphones, post-it notes

Course Schedule

Exam Schedule

Additional Information and Resources

Team meeting schedule

Middle School Student Schedule

The middle school schedule will be different for the first two weeks.  This schedule will go into effect on August 31^st.

9:00 Block 1

9:30 Block 2

10:00 Block 3

10:30 Block 4

11:00 Block 5

11:30 Block 6

12:00 Lunch

1:00-2:30 Scheduled Small Groups/Independent Student Work

Middle School Live Sessions

Blocks 1, 3 & 5: Mondays and Thursdays

Blocks 2, 4 & 6: Tuesdays and Fridays

All Blocks: Wednesdays

Grading Policy

(10 Point) Grading Scale:

90-100 A                                                                        Formal assignments 60% 

70-79 C                                                                          Includes tests and projects

60-69 D                                                                          Informal assignments 40%                                     

59 and below F                                                                Includes: independent work, quizzes, check-ins       

Parents and students are encouraged to check the Parent Portal weekly.  Grades will be posted on PowerSchools mostly on Saturdays.  If PowerSchools is having a maintenance weekend grades will usually be posted on Mondays.