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Welcome to Room R-8 Mrs. Aguiar Please sign in on the clip board

Welcome to Room R-8 Mrs. Aguiar Please sign in on the clip board. 8 th Grade Year. Lots of fun (end of year activities.) Lots of work!. About Mrs. Aguiar. This is my 13 th year at Summit. I have taught all four, 8 th grade core classes. I LOVE 8 th graders!

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Welcome to Room R-8 Mrs. Aguiar Please sign in on the clip board

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  1. Welcome toRoom R-8Mrs. AguiarPlease sign in on the clip board

  2. 8th Grade Year • Lots of fun (end of year activities.) • Lots of work!

  3. About Mrs. Aguiar • This is my 13th year at Summit. • I have taught all four, 8th grade core classes. • I LOVE 8th graders! • I’m married and have 2 daughters

  4. Communication • It is the key to success • Let’s work together! • This is what I will do: • Stamp PRIDE planners to assure you that your child is writing down his or her homework every week! • Update Teacherweb – Homework posted weekly • Send messages using Newsflash • Respond to e-mails – jennifer_aguiar@etiwanda.org

  5. Language Arts • Content standards are lengthy • They include: • writing • reading • vocabulary • grammar • listening and speaking

  6. Language Arts • Literature & Language Arts book • Main components (for in class use) • Also used for homework • Other components used are: • Vocabulary Workshop –level C • Warriner’s Handbook (textbook) in class only • Interactive Reader • Step up to Writing • Core Literature books

  7. Independent Reading • Students are required to read books from Accelerator Reader book program. • Each book has a point value. • Students are to read the book and then take a quiz. • Quizzes assess how well the student comprehended the book. • Each student is given a goal based on their reading independent level.

  8. Language Arts • Parents can now track student progress • Start at our districts web site • Parents tab • Library Resources - Renaissance Home Connect

  9. core literature: • The Outsiders • The Glory Field

  10. Essays • Essay Writing: autobiographical, persuasive, response to literature, business letters, technical document, and a biography/research paper. • Essays are written over the span of a couple of weeks • I prefer them typed. • Essays are graded on a 4-point scale to help prepare students for grading on the CAHSEE.

  11. Social Studies • U.S. History, from colonies to the Reconstruction of the Civil War. • I use a combination of projects and tests. • Community Service-6 hours per trimester, but count as extra credit.

  12. Classroom Rules • Respect yourself & all others in the classroom. • Follow all directions & school rules. 3. Come to class prepared. 4. Be in your seat & ready when the bell rings. 5. Always try your best.

  13. Rewards 1. Praise. • Treats • Homework or late pass. • Positive call or note home. • Treats for no missing assignments-at 6 weeks (I pay) • Lunch for no missing assignments-at end of trimester (You pay/I organize)

  14. Consequences 1. Warning. 2. Reflection & action plan, signed by parent. 3. Lunch Detention. 4. Parent Contact. 5. After School Detention. 6. Office Referral. * In severe cases immediate office intervention would be utilized.

  15. Homework • Every Monday-Thursday • Check the PRIDE planner or my website: • http://teacherweb.com/CA/SummitIntermediate/MrsAguiar/apt7.aspx • Homework is posted Monday for the week • PRIDE planners are stamped weekly to insure students are using them • Check the web site throughout the week for possible changes

  16. Absent & Late Work Absents • Absent work picked up by student from absent folders on wall. • I encourage students to speak with friends about what was missed, then talk with me. • Absent tests will be re-scheduled. Late work • No late homework accepted (1day assignments) • 10% off each day a project is late for a total of 5 days.

  17. Grading CategoriesLanguage Arts & Social Studies • Test – 35% • Quizzes & projects - 30% • Class work - 25% • Homework - 10%

  18. Grading Scale • Traditional Grading Scale • 100-90%=A • 89-80%=B • 79-70%=C • 69-60%=D • Anything below 60% is failing

  19. ESPRIOnline Grade Book • Check your students grades on-line at: https://espri-web.etiwanda.k12.ca.us/ • You need to register on-line to gain access to your child’s information. • Have your child’s up-to-date grade information with just a few clicks of the mouse. • Grades are updated weekly.

  20. 8th Grade Promotion • Participation in the promotion ceremony and activities is based on grade and behavior. • (Specific detail are explained in the PRIDE Planner)

  21. Parent Conferences • Take place with homeroom teachers • November 4-9 • I will send information out in October

  22. Thank you for coming! Be sure to sign in and take a copy of this slide show. It has all the information that was presented to you.

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