Welcome to an exciting school year at Salisbury Middle School! My name is Mrs. Jennifer Kowalski and I am the 8th grade Learning Support teacher. I believe that open communication between all parties is essential in helping each student reach his/her maximum potential. Please feel free to contact me at anytime with concerns or questions you may have.
Classroom Rule: Respect
Homework & Grades: Homework is a construction of knowledge that is seen as a valuable resource for teaching. Homework is assigned for a multitude of reasons:
To see how well students understand lessons.It provides a purpose and is aligned with the goal of the lesson.
To help students develop study habits, essential problem-solving skills, time management, and task endurance.
To show parents what is being learned in school.
Homework is posted daily on the 8th Grade Peregrine homework site. Assignments will also be posted on each teacher's individual Google Classroom.
A student’s average is determined formal and informal assessments, projects, class work, and homework completion. Parents and students can access progress through the Community Portal. The Community Portal provides up-to-date information pertaining to student grades, report cards, attendance and discipline. If secondary students and/or parents have not requested access or cannot remember their access information, they should visit http://www.stsd.org/portalaccess. Once access has been acquired, visit http://www.stsd.org/portal to check grades, report cards, attendance, and discipline.
Absences: In the event of an absence, please refer to my Google Classroom for the days lesson. Any class items that were distributed will also be posted.
*Advanced notice will always be given on assessments. The student will be required to submit and/or take the assessment upon their return. Any student leaving for an appointment or athletic event should see me prior to dismissal to secure the necessary assignment(s).
Help: Additional assistance is available across all content areas during period 1 (Activity Period).
Contact: jkowalski@salisburysd.org 610-791-0830 EXT. 3113