Carmel Middle School
Intensive Writing
2014-2015
Ms. Diaz

Dear Parents/Guardians,

	Welcome to Intensive Writing! Students in Intensive Writing will learn about and use a variety of valuable resources needed for setting up real communication experiences that will strengthen their writing. Each lesson will take students through a step in the writing process and focus on one of the seven traits found in good writing. Students will get ample opportunities to listen to examples of good writing as well as to the authors and the strategies they put into use for their works. Students will have daily opportunities to expand their knowledge and competence in writing. 

Materials:
2 pencils
2 pens (basic blue or black)

Academic Grades:
Student Handbook/ Classwork = 50%
Participation/Peer Collaboration = 20%
Final essays = 20%
Forums: 10%

A=90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%

Citizenship and Work Habit Grades:
O= outstanding, 0 incomplete assignment
S= satisfactory, 1-2 incomplete assignments
N = needs improvement, 3 -5 incomplete assignments
U= unsatisfactory 6 incomplete assignments

Class Rules:
1. Respect classmates and adults at all times
2. Raise hand to speak
3. Use appropriate language

Consequences:
1. Warning
2. Detention during break
3. Detention/In-school and call home

Homework:
No homework. 
Retakes:
All tests/ final projects/ final essays may be resubmitted or retaken for a higher grade.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at mdiaz@carmelunified.org or at 624-2785 ex 146.

Literacy is an invaluable gift. Writing is more than a set of rules that must be learned and applied, writing is an art form that transcends. I look forward to helping your son/daughter not only strengthen his/her skills but experience the beauty and power of words and their ability to inspire and transform lives.

Anticipating much growth and success,

Ms. Diaz. 

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I have read and understand the expectations  rules and for Intensive Writing 2014-2015.

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