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Ms. GainesCrossroad Academy
Charter School of Business2014-2015
Welcome to a Great Year!!!
About Me
I graduated from Florida State University with BS in Child Development in 2007. I also have a masters degree from Ashford University in Early Childhood Education.I am the youngest of three girls. I have a little one myself named Nevaeh.
Classroom Expectations
• I have high expectations for all of my students.
• I expect all students to:– Arrive on time ready to learn.– Always try your best.– Maintain a positive attitude.– Follow the class rules and
producers.
Field Trips
• Field Trips– We will be taking at least one field
trip a month with the exception of December.
– Fundraisers will be held throughout the year to try and offset some of the prices.
– Parental participation is greatly appreciate and encouraged
Behavior Management
• Green is for wonderful behavior • First Time (yellow): Name on the board (warning)
• Second Time (blue): One check- 10 minutes Teacher Detention • Third Time (orange): Two checks- 20 minutes Teacher Detention
• Fourth Time (purple): Three checks- 30 minutes Teacher Detention and parents called
• Fifth Time (red): Four checks- 45 minutes Teacher Detention, referral written, and student sent to the office
• *Severe disruptions: Students sent immediately to the office.
Reading
• Wonders• Wonders is aligned to the new
Common Core Standards• All students will receive a
username and password to access the Wonders Webpage.
• Students login information will be provided tonight.
Math
• This year we adopted a new math curriculum through McGraw-Hill called MyMath.
• MyMath is aligned with the new Florida Standards.
• Students will receive login information tonight.
Social Studies
• We will review a number of topic this year in Social Studies.
• Students will have two projects due in Social Studies. One in October during Hispanic Heritage Month and the other in February during Black History month.
Science
• We will be using National Geographic to cover topics in Science.
A Look at Our Day
Schedule
7:45-8:00 Homeroom
8:00-8:40 Social Studies
8:45-9:30 Spanish/PE
9:35-10:20 Science
10:30-11:00 Lunch
11:05-1:30 Language Arts
1:35-2:20 Math
2:30 Dismissal
*Restroom Breaks 8:05 and 11:30
Assessments
• FAIR- Progress Monitoring assessment taken three times a year. Focuses on Reading.
• i-Ready Diagnostics- September and May
• SAT-10 Assessment take the Spring
Homework
MATH HOMEWORK: Math homework is assigned 3-4 times each week. Typically the students will complete the problem set. GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Grammar homework will be assigned 2-3 times per weekSPELLING HOMEWORK:Students will receive spelling homework 2-3 times Other Homework- Other homework will be assigned as needed. • A copy of the homework log can be found under the
“forms” section on www.mycacs.com
Promotion Requirements
From Kindergarten to Grade 1
A student must receive passing grades in the areas of
reading, language arts, mathematics, and
demonstrate progress in process writing, science, and
social studies.
Contact
Email address: [email protected]: 850-875-9626
850-329-5342School web address:www.mycacs.com
MaterialsStudents need: Headphones- We will begin using the computer lab on Wednesday. Please make sure your student has headphones at school no later that TUESDAY. ( I am willing to purchase headphones for students, however, I am requesting that parents submit $5 by Friday, August 29, 2014).Crayons- Only a few students have brought in crayons. Please send in a box of crayons.Planners= $5.00 planner fees are past due.
Year Long Pacing Guides
• Language Art, Math, Science, and Social Studies pacing guides can be found on our class webpage at www.mycacs.com
Wish List
• Grade Level Chapter Books• Pillows, beans or chairs for reading area• Fine tip dry erase markers• Small dry erase boards (we need a class set)• Incentive Stickers• Items for our treasure box
Looking forward to a
Wonderful School Year!!