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8th Grade
Mrs. Debbie Ladeby & Ms.
Brittani Siracusa
Daily Expectations
In your seat by the time the bell rings
Prepared with all supplies in class Homework written in planner daily Positive Attitude and Open mind SURGE Environment
Curriculum Focus on Common Core
Emphasis on LiteracyReadingWriting Critical ThinkingAbility to support claimsDiscussions InformalFormal - Forums
Units of Study
Elements of Narrative Response to Literature Expository Text Argument Writing Close Reading and Summary Writing
Keeping Track of Assignments Look for the agenda on the board –
planner Class Website lms.sandi.net Check with class friends Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
“I don’t have any homework.” “Let me see your planner.” “Now, let’s check the class website.” “Show me your completed
assignment.” “Is there anything else you can
add?” “If you don’t have any homework,
take out a book and read.” “Don’t forget to charge your iPad.”
Supplies 2 ½” Three Ring Binder w/ Dividers Binder paper Pencils/Pens (multiple) Highlighter Colored Pencils Ear buds iPad Charged Daily!!
Grading
A standard grading scale will be used (A=100%-90%; B=89%-80%; C=79%-70%; D=69%-60%; F 59% and below).
Grade will consist of: Classwork Homework Written Work/Projects Assessments Participation
Posting Grades
Grades are entered as soon as I can get to them
Keep track of assignments on Power School and verify scores with returned documents
(Students that submit “late work” must be patient for entering of points. Be persistent, but still polite.)
Daily Participation Contribute to class discussions
constructively Listen quietly and respectfully Prepared with all materials Cooperate when working in small
groups Following class expectations Positive attitude and pleasant
demeanor Independent Reading iPads charged
Late Work Policy
Once an assignment has been entered into Power School, students have one week to turn it in before it becomes a zero.
Late work will receive no higher than a
“C”
After a week, an assignment can receive no more than 50%
Absences
Attendance is crucial A student is responsible for missing work
while out on an absence Help your child by checking the class
website Email me if you or your child needs
more clarification Most assignments can be completed
and submitted online Your child will receive extra days
according to absence
Student Progress Please check Power School
account to make sure you’re on track!!
Parent Login received at Tech Training
Monthly Class Progress Reports home
Tutoring
Every Monday , Tuesday, and Most Thursdays
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Before school
By appointment
Please contact me if you have any
questions/concerns
[email protected] [email protected]
Please update Power School Profile with email address through the office!!
