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Eighth Grade Pre- AP Language Arts ( AP = Advanced Placement). with Mrs. Patton. Welcome!. Pre-AP is a preparatory Advanced Placement class. Advancement Placement classes are classes that can be taken in high school that are college courses.
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Eighth Grade Pre- AP Language Arts(AP = Advanced Placement) with Mrs. Patton
Welcome! • Pre-AP is a preparatory Advanced Placement class. • Advancement Placement classes are classes that can be taken in high school that are college courses. • Students can actually gain college credit while still in high school.
Experience • Fast Paced • Independent work outside of classroom time. • Ask Questions • Be Proactive • Challenge vs. Hard • Skill of Perseverance
Goals • Independent Learner • Problem Solver • Critical Thinker • Know Thy Self • 21st Century Skills -
Literacy Goals • Independent Reader • Discriminate Reader • Writer • Storyteller • Proficient Researcher
Support • Study Buddies – after school 3:15-4:00 Varies each week – I write it on the board and I will send you a message via Remind 101 • Lunch Bunch – Lunch time help or just study • Email/Message on the Ning
Communication • PLEASE keep in contact • Any issue • Any misunderstandings • Any confusion • YOU or your CHILD may contact me. • Every 6 weeks or so, Informational E-Mail via Remind 101 • PIV – Pick up the password to view ALL grades • E-mail: dpatton@vusd.org • Phone: 730-7921 ext. 301