to Mason

Elementary School

2016-2017 School yearReading/ Language Arts

Mrs. Greer, teacher

Mrs. Greer• I have been teaching for 5 years

here at Mason Elementary. • This is my second year teaching

5th grade. • I am married. I have three

children and a dog name Sadie.• I love working with children.

My Philosophy of Education•All students are capable of learning.•To keep all students engaged and learning .• All students can be successful in my class.

Attendance Policy• Everyone is expected to be on time for class daily.• Three tardies are considered as an absent. So “watch” your tardies.• If you are absent, it your responsibility to make up any work that you

missed.• In order to be successful in class you MUST attend.• All missed work can be found in the basket on the 2nd shelf of the

bookcase.• All missed work must be turned in 2 days after absent.

Classroom Rules• Come to class prepared• Follow directions first time

given• Raise hand to be recognized• Be Respectful of others• Treat others the way you

would want to be treated

Dress Code• Students are expected to wear the

proper school uniform daily.• Uniform colors are white or red tops

and navy bottoms.• All shirt tails must be tucked in at all

times.• No sagging pants.• Belt must be worn at all times.• No ripped jeans or too short skirts.• Everyone is expected to look like

young men and women at all times.

Morning Work Procedure• Come in quietly.• Have all needed materials upon

entering.• Morning work is listed on the

board daily.• All morning work must be

completed by the 8:00 a.m. bell.• When finish place in blue basket

on the counter.

My Grading Scale100-95 A

94-85 B

84-75 C

74-65 D

64- 0 F

Subject weight: Daily grade 50%

Test/Quizzes 40%Homework 5%Participation 5%

Homework Policy

• Homework will be given nightly Monday-Thursday.• All homework must be

completed before class.• Must be neat and legible.• No late work will be accepted

unless you are absent.

Re-do Policy• You may re-do a daily grade

paper for a higher grade.• This is only if your score is a 70

or below on the paper. The highest grade you can make is a 85.• It must be corrected and

returned the next day, if not the first grade will count.