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Mrs. Beth Chodkiewicz is here to help your student succeed in Language Arts! Check the agenda, learning goals, and grading information. Homework assigned 3-4 nights a week. Stay updated on grades through the Parent Portal. Remember the MAMS Husky Creed: Respect, Responsibility, and Ready to Learn. Let's work together this school year!
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WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2017-2018 School Year Language Arts POR Grades 6,7, and 8 Mrs. Beth Chodkiewicz
Working together to help your student succeed! • bchodkiewicz@marsd.org • 732-705-5400 X 2057 • Write a note in the agenda.
Learning Goals • Do Now • Agenda/HW Check • Whole Group Instruction • Small Group Rotations • Wrap-up
HMH Instructional Model Information about Lexile Levels: http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/book-selection-tips/lexile-levels-made-easy
Materials • Agenda: Please check this daily. • Folder • Notebook or binder section • Pen or Pencil • Tissues
Grades for POR • Tests/Final Written Pieces/Projects: 45% • Quizzes: 30% • Classwork: 15% • Homework, Preparation/Participation: 10% • *Grading will be based on individual needs and IEPs • Check the Parent Portal regularly. I update grades at least once a week.
Grades for HMH Program -Assessments– 40% (examples may include: Workshop Wrap-ups, Reading Counts Quizzes, Final Writing Pieces) -Classwork – 30% (examples may include: Software Scores, Writing & Grammar Lessons, Small Group Lessons -Participation – 15% (examples may include: Whole Group Lessons, React & Write Pieces, Word Studies) -Assignment Completion – 15% (examples may include: Homework, Open-ended Written Responses, Vocabulary Builders)
Homework • Assigned approximately 3-4 nights a week • Full Credit: Completed: 100% • Partial Credit: 70% • One Day Late : 65% • No Homework: 0 • I check to make sure the homework is written in the agenda before each student leaves class. • Please check your child’s agenda each night.
MAMS HUSKY CREED • Respect • Responsibility • Ready to Learn • “3 R Cards”: Individualized Behavioral Incentives • Earn and Learn
Other Information… • Academic Assistance/ MOST • School Calendar: Get involved!!!! • Sign up for the Virtual Backpack. • Google Classroom • PARCC Parent Information: www.parcconline.org/for-parents • IEP Progress Reporting each Marking Period • Period 1-2- Be on time☺
Thank you for coming tonight! “In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.” I look forward to working with you this year to help your Middle Schooler to succeed in reading, in writing, and in school! Mrs. Chodkiewicz