Welcome to Language Arts with Mrs. Vela!

1. Welcome to Language Artswith Mrs. Vela!

2. Supplies Needed for Class • Spiral • Writer’s Notebook • Planner • pens/pencils • markers/colored pencils/highlighters

3. What resources are available? • Our textbook is called Writing Coach. We have a class set of textbooks on the shelves at the back of the classroom. Your child will also have access to our textbook online. • Dictionaries and thesauruses are located on the shelf at the back of the classroom.

4. Can my child use electronic devices? • Your child may bring an electronic device to class every day. • The electronic device must be put away unless I give permission for it to be used during instructional time.

5. What will a typicalclass day look like? • Warm up • Mini lesson • Student practice • Wrap up

6. What is the grading policy? • Major 50% • Minor 35% • Other 15% • Late Work summary • No late “other” assignments accepted, but lowest grade dropped • Minor/Major assignments 20 point penalty per day late • Retest summary • No missing assignments • Must attend tutoring session • One chance • Maximum grade 70

7. How do I know how my child is doing? • Monitor grades using the Home Access Center. • M = assignment wasn’t turned in on time and I’m still waiting on it • Blank = assignment hasn’t been graded yet • 0 = assignment was not turned in and will not be accepted late • Progress Reports are just a snapshot • Ask your child • Contact me • Adrianaevela@katyisd.org (best way) • 281-234-2201