Expectations

I am SO EXCITED to spend the year with YOU! Please click the link below to open the Class Syllabus for detailed information.

docs.google.com/document/d/1sqv6lxgLJKhURihyfenClKUfF7YmTwOkaO9-W2avzfM/edit?usp=sharing

Here is our Grade 8 Curriculum Map:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sVOqANUHf4dDt30Xt5_nIWjzyF5aQZRejGKPx_eH2RM/edit?usp=sharing

I consider it a privilege to be your teacher, and I hope you consider it a privilege to be in my class. You attend a nationally ranked school, and I honestly believe it is a privilege to be a New Hartford Spartan. With privileges come responsibilities. Here are some that come to mind:

I will:

• work hard to earn your trust and respect ❤️

• treat you with respect

• create a classroom environment where you feel safe and wanted

• work hard to create lessons that challenge and excite you

• provide constructive feedback so you can improve

• help you reach your goals and dreams

You will:

• treat others with respect

• be a positive member of our classroom community

• work hard to do YOUR best

• actively participate

• own up to your choices and decisions

Your parents and guardians are a crucial part of our team. I will share with them a realistic snapshot of our time together. Frequent communication with home is important, so don't be surprised.

Want to do as well as possible? Here is some advice:

• Complete quality work on time.

• READ the actual texts. You are cheating yourself if you choose the opposite.

• Create original work. Write your own thoughts. PROOFREAD!

• Be prepared. Reviewing and studying makes a huge difference.

• Advocate for yourself. Ask questions...reach out...speak up...I am here to help you be your best, but I cannot read minds (yet).

We will be utilizing many facets of digital learning this year. Here are some suggestions to help you be successful:

• Check your email, Google Classroom, and Calendar daily.

• Write down assignments in your agenda to keep organized. PRIORITIZE.

• If you need help, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am here for you! ❤️

• A point system is used for grading purposes. Each assignment/quiz/test/project will be given a total number of points. Your score will be written as a fraction of the total points.

• Check both the portal and Google Classroom diligently to keep track of your grades. I update the portal daily, and I do my best to score and return work as quickly as possible.

• Please, if you think I made a mistake, kindly ask me to check (a gentle email works wonders). In grading and recording hundreds of scores a week, I very well may have. No worries...I will correct it.