What to bring to class:
1. writing utensil
2. laptop (fully charged)
3. independent reading book
4. 3-ring binder (3” or bigger) *this will be left in the classroom
5. notebook with 3-ring holes *to be placed in the binder that is left in the classroom
Expectations:
Student will:
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Respect self, others, and property
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Promptly attend and work when the bell rings
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Complete homework on time so it can be used in class the day it is due
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Ask questions prior to the due date of an assignment
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Take responsibility for missed work in the case of an absence (excused/unexcused)
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Use technology appropriately
Late Work/Behavior Retraining:
All assignments are expected on the due date. If work is not turned in when called for, the student should expect to spend time after school THAT day until it is completed. If there is a struggle/question on the work, students may email me prior to the due date and I will help guide them. After school can also be utilized as a time to work on assignments that are currently in progress before their due date if help is needed or simply just as a place to work.
Similarly, all behavior expectations will be followed. If the teacher observes unacceptable behavior the student receives a color-coded ticket. The student will responsibly show up the same day for RETRAINING. (during ELT) In the case of an inability to RETRAIN the day the ticket is issued, the student is expected to communicate appropriately with the teacher. A student’s failure to report to retraining will result in the teacher contacting the principal about the insubordination.
Grading:
All classes will use the grading system listed in the student handbook. Grades will be accessible on PowerSchool and updated weekly. Please contact me if you have questions. I am human and typing errors are possible, so do not hesitate to bring a mistake to my attention.
Book Reports:
As students complete AR books in their 2nd period Reading class, they will receive a grade for that class. However, they will also need to take AR tests and create book reports for a grade for English class. Testing and book reports due dates: October 9, December 6, February 26, & May 7th.
Goals and Outcomes:
The student will:
...show growth on NWEA tests.
...write various types of paragraphs and essays using the five paragraph essay format.
...write paragraphs and essays for a variety of purposes.
...identify and use correctly the parts of speech and sentence types.
...read and analyze a variety of literature.
...identify and use figurative language and literary terms.
Parental Involvement:
If an assignment is not completed on the day it is due, the student will be required to stay and work after school until 4 p.m. Parents will be notified by the student when they will be staying. Likewise, students will be responsible to contact parents in the need for retraining of appropriate behavior.
To support student success and a chance of avoid a mandatory work time after school, I am also available during the 3:30-4 p.m. time to assist with any struggles/questions on a voluntary basis by the student. I encourage this preventative support time to stay on top of assignments.
I am not available at the High School in the mornings since I am at the Junior High. However, Miss Johnson is always at the school by 7 a.m. and has volunteered to help any students who need to come in to ensure they don’t have to stay after school.