Laurie Collins: Gifted/Advanced ELA

Welcome to Mrs. Collins’ Gifted/Advanced ELA  Class

Please Review the Syllabus & Behavior Management Plan Below:

• 25-26 Syllabus

• 25-26 Syllabus Electronic Signature Form (Please read & sign)

Please also refer to the following documents found on the tvcs.org website under “Administration”, “Forms and Documents”, and “Middle School”:

• VCMS Student Handbook

• 25-26 Classroom Behavior Management Plan

Google Classroom
We will be using Google Classroom for important information and assignments. The most up to date information will be posted on Google Classroom. Parents wanting to access their student's GC, will need to log in using their child's information. All assignments will be posted on the Google Calendar, which can be viewed below.

Contacting Me

I am very responsive to emails. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Typically this will be during my plan period. Since I have very limited time for phone calls, I will typically send an email. Your student's success is always my number one goal, so please do not hesitate to ask any questions or reach out to me.

Best Practices

• Please create a daily or weekly routine to review Google Classroom and Skyward on a regular basis with your child. 

• Please take the time to understand the policies for late and/or not turned in assignments, and the penalties for plagiarism and AI abuse.  

• Please encourage organization, time management, and taking responsibility.  

Class Supplies:

• Fully-charged Chromebook every day

• Wired Headphones (No wireless or Airpods)

• Cordless Mouse (Strongly suggested, but not required)

• One-subject spiral notebook (this will stay in class)

• Folder for classwork 

• Pencils (Handheld pencil sharpener recommended) 

• Highlighters