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Welcome to Middle School Welcome to Middle School Language Arts at Turning Point Language Arts at Turning Point
AcademyAcademy
2012-20132012-2013
About MeAbout Me ll
My name is Alison MintzMy name is Alison Mintz
My email address is [email protected] My email address is [email protected]
I am a member of the NC Textbook CommissionI am a member of the NC Textbook Commission I have taught for thirty yearsI have taught for thirty years I have a website on the Turning Point Academy siteI have a website on the Turning Point Academy site http://mail.clevelandcountyschools.org/~amintz/http://mail.clevelandcountyschools.org/~amintz/
I love the beach!I love the beach!
My EducationMy Education I went to high school at Brookville High School in I went to high school at Brookville High School in
Lynchburg, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia http://www.campbell.k12.va.us/http://www.campbell.k12.va.us/
index.aspx?page=38index.aspx?page=38 I attended college at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg I attended college at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg
Virginia. I can teach grades Kindergarten through 9Virginia. I can teach grades Kindergarten through 9thth grade.grade.
http://www.visit.vt.edu/http://www.visit.vt.edu/
I received a Master’s Degree at Gardner Webb College in I received a Master’s Degree at Gardner Webb College in Education Education
I received another degree from Gardner Webb University so that I I received another degree from Gardner Webb University so that I can be a principal.can be a principal.
http://gardner-webb.edu/information/location/http://gardner-webb.edu/information/location/campus-tour/virtual-tour/indexcampus-tour/virtual-tour/index
I took classes so that I can teach AIG (gifted students) and I took classes so that I can teach AIG (gifted students) and Handicapped and Disadvantaged students. Handicapped and Disadvantaged students.
Me At HomeMe At Home My hobbies are horseback riding, raising My hobbies are horseback riding, raising
American Eskimo Dogs, raising goats, American Eskimo Dogs, raising goats, reading mysteries, working on the farm reading mysteries, working on the farm and driving my tractor and driving my tractor
My Tractor and the billy goatMy Tractor and the billy goat
TubbyTubby
I have four children, two of whom are I have four children, two of whom are grown. The youngest attend Burns grown. The youngest attend Burns Middle SchoolMiddle Schooland Burns High Schooland Burns High School
I live on a 101 acre farmI live on a 101 acre farm
My CausesMy Causes
I support the National MS Society. To I support the National MS Society. To donate or find out more information about donate or find out more information about the cause, go to the cause, go to
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/ http://main.nationalmssociety.org/
Our Family’s Our Family’s AnimalsAnimals
3 horses3 horses 2 Holstein steers ( new calves after January 31)2 Holstein steers ( new calves after January 31) 10 chickens10 chickens 6 goats6 goats 20-25 cats20-25 cats 8 dogs8 dogs 2 turkeys2 turkeys
GoatsGoats
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American Eskimo puppyAmerican Eskimo puppy
PBISPBIS
Our School has a PBIS Reward ProgramOur School has a PBIS Reward Program You can win things for good behavior.You can win things for good behavior. Friday is our reward day.Friday is our reward day. Each teacher gives you a daily point if you Each teacher gives you a daily point if you
have good behavior.have good behavior. You are judged on Totally There, Positive, You are judged on Totally There, Positive,
Productive, and Prepared and Always Productive, and Prepared and Always AppropriateAppropriate
1. Totally There1. Totally There
Be on time to class.Be on time to class. Participate in class. (Stay awake!)Participate in class. (Stay awake!) Be in your seat when class beginsBe in your seat when class begins Pay attention to other’s contributionsPay attention to other’s contributions Use the restroom during approved timesUse the restroom during approved times
22. . Positive, Productive and Positive, Productive and PreparedPrepared
Bring a note to class when you are tardy Bring a note to class when you are tardy for an excused reason.for an excused reason.
Sharpen your pencil before class and Sharpen your pencil before class and during independent work time.during independent work time.
Complete all class work and homework.Complete all class work and homework. Complete missed assignments within 3 Complete missed assignments within 3
days.days. Stay on task in the computer labStay on task in the computer lab
3. Always Appropriate3. Always Appropriate
Treat all other students Treat all other students with respect in action and with respect in action and word.word.
Keep hands, feet and Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.objects to yourself.
Accept the Accept the consequences of your consequences of your actions without talking actions without talking back.back.
Walk in the halls.Walk in the halls. Be quiet while others are talking.Be quiet while others are talking. Stay quiet in the halls when Stay quiet in the halls when
moving during class time.moving during class time. Adhere to the dress code.Adhere to the dress code.. Use an inside voice when inside. Use an inside voice when inside
No horseplayNo horseplay No cursingNo cursing No bullyingNo bullying
ConsequencesConsequences((In any orderIn any order))
1. Verbal Warning1. Verbal Warning 2. Teachable Moment (Teacher uses an infraction to 2. Teachable Moment (Teacher uses an infraction to
teach you something instead of sending you to the teach you something instead of sending you to the office.)office.)
3. Move the student’s seat.3. Move the student’s seat. 4. Referral to Life Skills Counselor.4. Referral to Life Skills Counselor. 55. Lunch Detention / Silent Lunch . Lunch Detention / Silent Lunch 6. Chill out with Mrs. Dawson6. Chill out with Mrs. Dawson 7. Call the student’s parent or guardian.7. Call the student’s parent or guardian. 8. Minor Incident Report8. Minor Incident Report 9. Office Referral9. Office Referral
RewardsRewards
1. Check for the day to accumulate for weekly PBIS 1. Check for the day to accumulate for weekly PBIS rewardsrewards
2. Candy or coin for daily reward2. Candy or coin for daily reward
Materials NeededMaterials Needed
Language Arts Grade 7 and 8 Textbook:Language Arts Grade 7 and 8 Textbook:The Language of LiteratureThe Language of Literature McDougal Littell McDougal Littell
Alison Mintz, TeacherAlison Mintz, Teacher Internet resource: Internet resource: www.mcdougallittell.comwww.mcdougallittell.com for ClassZone. for ClassZone. Materials: Materials: 1. Three ring binder with 5 dividers, labeled as follows:1. Three ring binder with 5 dividers, labeled as follows: Vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)Vocabulary (7th and 8th grade) Stems (7th and (8th Grade)Stems (7th and (8th Grade) Textbook storiesTextbook stories GrammarGrammar Article of the WeekArticle of the Week
2. Color pencils2. Color pencils 3. Pencils3. Pencils 4. Zippered pencil holder to remain in binder4. Zippered pencil holder to remain in binder
Grading Requirements:Grading Requirements:
– ParticipationParticipation– Tests and quizzesTests and quizzes– Projects based on short storiesProjects based on short stories
Classworks LabClassworks Lab HomeworkHomework Reading LogReading Log
Grading continuedGrading continued
Students will take a quiz each Friday on the stems for that week. The entire list is available.Students will take a quiz each Friday on the stems for that week. The entire list is available.
Students will complete an "Article of the Week " for each full week of class. Students will complete an "Article of the Week " for each full week of class.
Students should complete a reading log for each week with signatures of a parent or guardian for Students should complete a reading log for each week with signatures of a parent or guardian for each thirty minute entry.each thirty minute entry.
Students can earn extra credit by reading more than required !!!!!!Students can earn extra credit by reading more than required !!!!!!
Homework HotlineHomework Hotline teachers offer assistance weekday evenings to students in all grade levels in all teachers offer assistance weekday evenings to students in all grade levels in all subject areas. The Hotline received more than 3,700 calls last year from Cleveland County students. subject areas. The Hotline received more than 3,700 calls last year from Cleveland County students. The local Board of Education supports the Hotline, and Burger King has served as the corporate The local Board of Education supports the Hotline, and Burger King has served as the corporate sponsor.sponsor.
The Homework Hotline can be reached via phone at (704) 476-8315. The Homework Hotline can be reached via phone at (704) 476-8315.
Are there any questions?Are there any questions?
