Mrs. Bianco welcomes you! What do I expect from an eighth grader?

Mrs. Bianco welcomes you!

What do I expect from an eighth grader?

Be Responsible!

Take responsibility for actions (or lack of actions).

~be honest.~make up missed work.~do homework.~follow the rules.~be nice!

Eighth graders should:

--Ask questions if confused.--Stay for remedial.--Try to advocate for themselves.

HandwritingExpectation of legibility.Unacceptable work must be rewritten.

Grades: Where does the grade come from?

Eighth Grade English

Vocabulary25%

Eighth Grade English

Vocabulary 25%Writing 30%

Eighth Grade EnglishVocabulary 25%Writing 30%

Literature 30%

Eighth Grade English

Vocabulary 25%Writing30%Literature 30%Homework 15%

How do parents know what the grades are?

Contract (Already signed)

Parent PortalGrades appear as soon as they are entered.

Remember some assignments take longer than others to grade!

Homework• Homework is expected to be– Neat– Complete– On TimeLate homework is not accepted for credit.Remember to check “This Week At A Glance…” (the

weekly calendar) in hard copy (handed out every Monday) AND on my website.

Mrs. Bianco’s WebsiteHow do I get there?

• Go to the District Website• Go to “For Students”• Go to “Teacher Websites”• Find and Click on “Bianco, Christine”

(Unfortunately I did not use my more appropriate name of “Cruella”)

• Voila!! My Website (We will visit there in a bit)

Always talk to your child

• Ask to see homework.• Ask to see long and short term assignments.• Help your child set up a schedule, if he/she needs

your help with this.• Encourage your child to seek help from the teacher

before the “last minute”.• Encourage your child to advocate for him/herself.

Progress Reports

Check the portal for the School Progress Report and Report Card

CC-ELA-NYS English Language Arts Exam(AKA “The EVIL Language Arts Exam”)

The ELA is a three day exam given in April to assess your child’s achievement and growth….

High School is just around the

corner…Help your child advocate for him/herself to become a truly independent learner!

Let’s go to the Websites!!!