Philosophy and Expectations

 Mrs. Kawamura’s Philosophy

 “Cooperate  with others, compete with yourself.”  - Unknown

 My  goal is to foster autonomous learning.  In order to achieve this goal, the class will practice cooperation and  learning to work successfully.  Every participant will focus on maximizing his or her own greatest, personal potential.  The classroom  will be an exciting, stimulating, and responsive environment where the students  will feel secure, as well as challenged.  Exploring, creating, and discovering ideas will be encouraged!

 Academic Objectives:

1. To foster autonomous learning

2. To create a joy in learning and desire to make it a lifelong process

3. To facilitate a high level of skill proficiency in all subjects

4. To develop and nurture the creative aspects of learning and critical thinking

Social/Life Skills Objectives:

1. To encourage a cooperative approach to learning and to successfully interact with peers

2. To create a learning environment based on mutual respect, trust, and honesty

3. To discuss conflict resolution and develop creative problem solving techniques

4. To encourage a positive self-concept and develop attitudes that foster higher self-esteem

5. To increase students’ abilities in meeting their responsibilities

Mrs. Kawamura’s Expectations

 Try, really try!

 Be polite, prepared, and prompt!

 Remember PL3 behavior:  Safe, Responsible, and Respectful!

 Write homework assignments and due dates in planner EVERYDAY!  You can double check with the classroom website.

Homework Expectations

•  PLANNERS SHOULD BE USED DAILY AS DUE DATES WILL VARY.

•  MATH IS USUALLY DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY.

•  THURSDAY FOLDERS ARE SENT HOME ON THURSDAYS AND EXPECTED BACK THE NEXT SCHOOL DAY.

• LONG TERM ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO HELP STUDENTS WITH LONG TERM PLANNING.

• ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE READY TO HAND IN ON DUE DATE.  THEY SHOULD BE EMAILED OR PRINTED AHEAD OF TIME.

• IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO COMPLETE AND TURN IN WORK

• STUDENTS MAY EMAIL TEACHER WITH QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND/OR CONCERNS ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS

• HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED IN ADVANCE FOR ABSENT STUDENTS (I.E. VACATION) - STUDENTS SHOULD COMPLETE ONE LESSON A DAY FROM MATH BOOK, READ A BOOK, AND KEEP A WRITTEN JOURNAL WHILE GONE.  STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK CLASSROOM WEBSITE FOR OTHER ASSIGNMENTS