WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!!!!
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS AUGUST 23RD
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
pencils
eraser
red pen
blue pen
highlighter
headphones
composition book
independent reading book
WISH LIST
Clorox wipes
Tissue
Liquid hand soap
Pencils
Glue Sticks
Paper towels
Tape, Masking Tape, Painters Tape
Markers
Crayons
Dry Erase Markers
Hand Sanitizer
CLASSROOM RULES:
RESPECT yourself, classmates, teachers, staff, and school property
RESPONSIBILITY with homework, classwork, bringing materials, and use of proper language
ACCOUNTABILITY for raising your hand to speak, taking care of business during class, keeping your hands, feet, and objects to yourself
*No Phones allowed during school hours (8:50am-3:12pm)
GRADING POLICY:
Weighting of grades: 30% daily assignments 35% test/quizzes 35% Independent reading, book quizzes
Grades will be assigned as the following:
Pass (P) 100-60%
Fail (F) 59-0%
CLASS POLICY:
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Arrive with an attitude ready to learn
Be on-task
Be on time
Finish and turn in assignments/projects by their due date
Follow all classroom guidelines
Arrive to class with all needed materials
Use your class time effectively and efficiently
Ask for help if needed
ABSENT
If you feel sick, please stay home! If you are absent it is your responsibility to check and gather all missing assignments.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Read independent books for 30 minutes Mon thru Thur and 60 minutes over the weekend. Fill out the reading log.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is great, but it also comes with great responsibility!!! When you come to class please do not take out your Acer or personal computer unless instructed by the teacher. The use of technology is a privilege and should be used respectfully. Gaming, internet browsing, YouTube, social media, or shopping is NOT allowed. Stay on task when using your computer.
Cell Phones: In an effort to provide a safe and consistent learning environment for all students, students may only use their cell phones before and after school. Students need to put their cell phones away and NOT have them out during school hours (8:50am-3:12pm). No texting, emailing, making phone calls, social media, etc... If you need your phone for what we are doing in class, you must get permission BEFORE using your phone in my class. You are NEVER allowed to use your phone to take pictures or videos of other students in class.