Welcome to 7th Grade English Language Arts!

Mrs. Cindy Carella 

ELA 7th Grade - Room B7

ccarella@htsdnj.org

The best way to reach me is through email:

ccarella@htsdnj.org

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Please Note: there is another teacher in our building with the same last name who also teaches ELA.(Mrs. J. Carella - 8th grade)  This often confuses students and parents when trying to contact us which delays the response time.

I am Cindy Carella therefore: ccarella

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Check Google Classroom for ALL assignments & encourage your child to check emails everyday

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I have always been a Hamilton resident. I graduated from Hamilton Township Schools (Mercerville, Nottingham Junior High & Steinert HS).  I also graduated from The College of New Jersey with a dual degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, with a specialization in Business and English..  I have taught ELA at Reynolds for the last 16 years and I love doing what I do!  I am married to my husband, Carl and we have 3 grown children, 2 grandchildren and a dog,Toby.  My daughter is getting married this spring and our family is looking forward to that happy celebration!

I am available most days after school to talk.  Please send me an email to set up the best time to talk if you have any questions.

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District Grading Guidelines 

50% Summative Assessments - minimum of 3 each

40% Formative Assessments - minimum of 5 each

10% Independent Practice - minimum of 10 each

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Attention Parents/Guardians:

Please visit your child's Powerschool Portal to view grades and all upcoming due dates for assessments, and projects. 

Also the Week at a Glance will give you an overview of the weekly activities, including tests, quizzes, projects and homework reminders.

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 Independent Practice Grading Guideline:

1. All Independent Practice Assessments are worth 4 points

2. All IPs are expected to be completed properly by due dates

3. Late deadline is 1 week past the original due date (As long as we have not reviewed the answers in class)

4. After late deadline, IPs will not be accepted

Point Breakdown

4 points - By due date & properly completed - full credit

3 points - By late deadline (1 week after due date) & properly completed or on-time but missing some information

2 points - By late deadline and/or missing information

1 point  - By late deadline and/or missing most information

0 points - Not received by late deadline - Final Grade is 0/F  (cannot be made-up)

If we review HW answers in class then late work may not be submitted because we have already given the answers in class.

If a student is absent, he or she is expected to make up the work, but will be given extra time equal to the number of days out of school.

For extended illness/missed school days, we will discuss directly with the student &/or parent to find the best way to catch up on the work missed.

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IGrading Guidelines for Formative & Summative Assignments:

 * All Formative & Summative Assignments are expected on the due date  

 * All Formative & Summative Assignments MUST be completed by late deadline

 * Late deadline is 1 week after original due date 

 * If LATE - the grade drops 1 full letter grade (92% A-  becomes 82% B-) 

 * Assignments will not be accepted after the late deadline - final grade will be 0/F

 * If a student is sick or there are extenuating circumstances, contact me and I will work with the student and parents to set up alternate arrangements without any penalty!

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