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 * Michelangelo Junior High School 144** **"Where Children Begin Their Quest for Excellence"** **2545 Gunther Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469** **Phone: (718) 379-7400/Fax: (718) 320-7135** **Classes: 8-208, 8-203, 8-213**

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 * Welcome to your child's senior year. My name is Mrs. A. Henry-Catnott and I will be your child's English Language Arts (ELA) teacher. This is a very important year in your child's education; this year he/she will be applying to the high school of his/her choice. There is a lot of rigorous work to be done, but with all of us working together, I'm sure this year will prove to be a very successful and productive one for your child. You will be required to __sign and date all late assignments__, if they are to be accepted and credits given. However, there will be a limited time in which to make up these late assignments.**=====

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 * In order to help make this a successful and productive year for your child, I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of certain important information and dates that will prove significant throughout the school year.** **Feel free to contact me at 718-379-7400, should it become necessary.**=====

**ELA Teacher**
** __Grading Policy in ELA__ ** Culminating Tasks & Formal Writing -- 20% Performance Tasks & Activities 15% Classwork & Participation -15% Homework -15% Quarterly Exams, Tests and Quizzes (including DRP & Benchmark Assessment) - 20% Independent Reading Activities (25 Books)  15% Grand Total = 100% *The New York State ELA Exam will be administered on April 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2014!*

**P.S.: Please be advised that the school's phone and fax numbers have been changed. The new numbers are listed below.**
**__School #: 718-794-9749/Fax #: 718-794-9755__**