I am very excited about the upcoming school year! I believe that every child is unique and has the ability to be successful. It is my job to help your child discover his or her individuality, and I will work alongside them to maximize their potential. We will be learning in many different ways in order to make the most of your child’s time throughout the school year. I've referenced some of our frequently asked classroom policies. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me by calling MAMS (715-748-2516) or emailing rachuca@medford.k12.wi.us.
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Be Kind
If your child finds their behavior is not meeting the classroom expectations, a Behavior Citation will be issued. After 5 Behavior Citations, a detention will be given. If your child turns in late work, a Late Work Citation will be given. After 5 citations, I will contact you to set a plan to minimize the late work. Your son or daughter will stay in during recess for 'restricted recess' for 1 week to work with me or another teacher on completing the assignment(s). After 10 citations, your child will be in 'restricted recess' for the remaining quarter. These citations are wiped clean after each quarter--Allowing your child a fresh start.
We work each day in the classroom on different activities throughout my subject units. I also incorporate work time each day, so that my students should have limited ‘homework’ for my subject areas when this time is used appropriately. I try to be very conscious of how busy family life has become. Your child will be expected to complete assignments on time. Fifth grade students may be given a restricted recess for late assignments or asked to work with a teacher. For each late assignment, 10% will be take off an overall responsibility grade for each subject.
You are able to view grades online through the Family Access link on the Medford Area Middle School website or by clicking this link Skyward Access. If you need any assistance with your username & password, please contact the office. I want everyone in the class to have the opportunity to 'master' curriculum concepts. With this in mind, I may write a dated note on the assignment asking the student to please fix and return with a parent signature any work earning a D or F grade. This strategy has proven to help students with accountability and responsibility in one's learning.
Grading system is a follows:
A = 90 to 100% Exceeds grade level expectations
B = 80 - 89% Meets grade level expectations
C = 70 - 79% Partially meets grade level expectations
D = 60 - 69% Does not meet grade level expectations
F = 0-59% Incomplete or missing work; Does not meet expectations