Welcome to 8th Grade Reading!
I am looking forward to teaching your children this year! Continuing to teach reading to familiar students from the prior year is one of the greatest privileges of my job.
My goal is to adequately provide your child with essential skills in both Reading and Speaking and Listening. It is important that students do their best and learn some of these essential skills before attending high school.
We try to have fun doing it!
Here are a few important policies:
Homework:
Students will rarely have homework assigned by me. Almost all classroom projects and writing projects will be given an allotted amount of time in the classroom to complete. If students wish to do additional work, or are unable to complete work during the school day, they may bring homework assignments home.
Quizzes/Tests:
Reading → All tests are open book. I encourage the students to use their resources to find the correct information.
Vocabulary → These are closed book quizzes. Please encourage students to study at home.
Speaking and Listening → Students will be preparing and memorizing an argumentative speech later this year. All students will participate, and several students will be elected to perform in front of the entire middle school. This is an important life skill and an opportunity for students to speak their mind and share their ideas in a safe environment.
Parent Report/Grade Communication
Tests, Quizzes, and Project Grades will come home on a Parent Report almost every week. This Parent Report must be signed and returned every Monday, or Tuesday at the latest. There is a consequence for the child if this is not returned with a parent signature on time.
Extra Credit
Students have to take initiative and complete extra credit independently. Their points are tallied and added to their grades at the end of the semester. I close Extra Credit deadlines about a week before grades are due each trimester. I also reserve the right to revoke extra credit privileges. If a student is consistently not working to meet expectations or demonstrating inappropriate behavior, this privilege will be revoked.
Behavior/Consequences
The students are aware of all behavioral expectations. I expect work completion on time, respect, and honesty. We adhere to the principles of Catholic Teaching and expect students to arrive at school in proper uniforms. Students are expected to follow the school policies, or they will be given consequences. These consequences include warnings, infractions, and lunch/recess detention. I will communicate student behavior with you weekly on their Parent Report and/or via email.
Reading Buddies
Our 8th Grade Students partner with Pre-K 4 Classrooms throughout the year. This is a privilege and an opportunity to be a mentor to our younger students. We combine reading books with seasonal activities. We try to meet with our Buddies 1-2 times per month. Students will receive a Speaking and Listening Grade for this. It is often a really enjoyable experience for all of the students involved! I will send updates periodically about our buddy activities.
I am looking forward to partnering with you in educating your children. Please feel free to reach out at any time. This should be a fun-filled, educational year!
Thank you,
Mrs. Eisler
My email: meisler@iheartmary.org