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Welcome to Your Student’s English Class

Welcome to Your Student’s English Class. I’m delighted you joined us this evening. You are in 8th Grade Science 30 wonderful students are in this class Your children are a joy to teach. About Me. Hold a _________degree from ______________

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Welcome to Your Student’s English Class

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  1. Welcome to Your Student’s English Class • I’m delighted you joined us this evening. • You are in 8th Grade Science • 30 wonderful students are in this class • Your children are a joy to teach

  2. About Me • Hold a _________degree from ______________ • Certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards • 10 years of teaching experience, 3 here • Have 2 children • Published, awards or honors • Enjoy ……….

  3. What we will learn this year • Provide 4-5 main standards or themes • Examples of these include: (Give insight on your activities)

  4. Student Resources That Are Available • Our major text for the year: • Supplemental materials: • Additional reading materials: • Web resources:

  5. About My Teaching Style • Teacher and student-led discussion on reading prompted by questioning • Students learn to write by writing; I give ongoing feedback on writing style • Vocabulary lists, grammar enrichment through writing and drills, individual presentations • Some group work will be related to reading assignments

  6. My Expectations for Homework • Average about ___ minutes a night • Planning of long-term assignments is critical (due dates are in Blackboard) • Work to be completed on time • Homework will be checked • Handwriting vs computer

  7. Absence Policy for Homework • What your child should do after an absence: • For prearranged absences:

  8. Grading & Assessments • Not all assessments count toward a grade. • Some assessments help diagnose learning opportunities • # of major tests • # weekly quizzes • Any quarter’s project • Is homework completion graded • Extra-credit/class participation

  9. Ongoing Home-School Communication Reach me • by email: • by phone: To reach you, I will use • Blackboard, please check weekly • An e-newsletter • Skyward

  10. How to help me communicate • Log into Skyward, make sure your e-mail address is current • Call or e-mail if you have questions • Send me an e-mail about your child’s interests; learning style; anything that will help me better inspire your child

  11. How You Can Be Involved • Focus on helping your child learn at home; make sure your child has distraction free homework time and a set homework place • Seek assistance when your child is having difficulty • Review handout information to help your child

  12. Additional Parent Resources • For more information about school and district policies, go to: www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us Click on Blackboard to access my web page. • Web links

  13. Questions? • What else do you want to know that may help other parents as well?

  14. Thanks and Stay Involved Research shows that when teachers, students, and parents make a commitment to teaching and learning, student success follows. I want your child to be successful! I will do my part to make this a successful year for your child. Stay involved and committed to your child’s education. Thank you for coming this evening.

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