Ms. Lord
Welcome Section
Welcome to Ms. Lord's page. Below you will find my contact information and a copy of the syllabus. I encourage you to email me with any questions you may have. I look forward to working with everyone during the 2024-2025 school year.
Syllabus Section
Below you will find a copy of the syllabus for the 2024-2025 school year.
Study Skills 8
Course Outline 2024-2025
Ms. Lord
Purple Team
Room #211
Email address: heather.lord@rhamschools.org
Voicemail: 860-228-9423 ext. 4211
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at RHAM Middle School! Throughout your participation in the Study Skills 8 course you will have the opportunity to do the following:
Maintain the organization of your agenda and notebook system
Improve your organizational skills and habits
Develop homework and study systems
Expand your communication and self-advocacy practices
Set goals and monitor your own progress towards those goals
Explore your learning preferences
Work on homework, projects, and long-term assignments
Study for tests and quizzes
Get help for concepts you do not understand
Enduring Understandings:
Organization is essential to success in school
Success in the content area courses is dependent upon test and quiz performance, assignment completion, and class participation
Self-awareness and self-advocacy are important tools for school success
Attentive listening, active reading, and focused writing aid learning
Class Expectations:
Students are expected to follow school rules as outlined in the student handbook. Students are also expected to:
Be prompt and prepared to learn
Follow directions
Respect others
Participate appropriately
Be productive
Accept responsibility for grades and actions
Come to class with a positive attitude
Grading System:
Weekly and quarterly grades include three major focus areas:
Organization
Responsibility
Self-Advocacy
Important Resources:
https://sites.google.com/rhamschools.org/purpleteam
RHAM Middle School Home Page:
Parent Portal Login:
https://rhamschools.powerschool.com/public/
Both parents and students are encouraged to contact me with any questions or concerns that may arise throughout the school year. Email is the best way to reach me. I look forward to working with your family this year!
Sincerely,
Heather Lord
Ms. Lord