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Visionaries There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not? –Robert F. Kennedy. Team Teachers. Randy Ferry Science Heather Walters Math Chuck Huff Math Student Teacher
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VisionariesThere are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not? –Robert F. Kennedy
Team Teachers • Randy Ferry Science • Heather Walters Math • Chuck Huff Math Student Teacher • Ashley Schlender Social Studies • LaDonna Ehler Long Term Sub • Sharman Banks Language Arts • Alicia Dunn Learning Specialist
Visionary Expectations • Students will treat everyone else with respect everywhere. • Students have the right and the responsibility to learn. • Students must be on time to classes, have all necessary supplies, and be prepared to start class.
Visionary Expectations • Students will remain in their seat during instructional time. • At the end of class time, the TEACHER will be responsible for dismissing the class. • Students will not eat or drink anything during class except when the teacher provides an occasional treat.
Visionary Expectations • Class activities begin immediately as the students enter the classroom. • It is YOUR student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for makeup work when he or she is absent. • Signatures requested first day of school • BYOD/Cell phones
Teacher Availability • Phone-659-3250 room ext = room # • Email- firstname.lastname@jcschools.us • randy.ferry@jcschools.us • Plan time-11:15-11:45 • Team time- 12:30-1:00 • After school-by appointment
Communication • Infinite Campus / Parent Portal We encourage you to check your student’s progress throughout the term using Parent Portal. In most cases, grades will be updated the week following the assignment due date. • Visionary Homework Updates You can access updates of Visionary team homework by visiting our team webpage via the TJMS website. The webpage will be updated regularly. • Edmodo Provides a safe and easy way for your students to connect and collaborate with classroom teachers and other students.
Assessment For LearningAFL Mastery Grading-Students will be assessed in a variety of ways to see if they have mastered a given skill. • Formative-practice, daily work, homework • Summative-end of unit • Standards Based Grading-Pilot Program • See handout
Behavior • The Visionary team participates in the school wide BIST (Behavior Intervention Support Team) program to manage classroom behavior. • Teachers will intervene early and often with any and all inappropriate behavior. These behaviors include but are not limited to: minor disruption of class (talking out, being off task, or being out of seat), violation of classroom rules, minor property destruction, inappropriate language, and cheating. • Behavior interventions such as safe seats, buddy seats, success plan sheets, and team focus will be determined on an individual basis.
CharacterPlus • We will be spending the first week of school discussing manners and character with students, building relationships, and team building • Bullying-encourage your child to let an adult know • Advisory- 8:05-8:30 Blue days-all grade levels
Conferences • Student led conferences held in October and February. • Can meet with parents during school year by appointment.
100% Club • At the end of each quarter, students who have completed and turned in 100% of their homework on the day it is due during the course of the quarter will be recognized and rewarded. Students must turn in every homework assignment on time. • Rewards will include things like pizza parties and ice cream sundaes!
Exciting Visionary Events • COPE-September 18 &19-At Capital Christian West, Sponsored by Council for Drug Free Youth • Team Building Day-September 17th-Need Parent Volunteers-see packet for volunteer form!! • Outdoor Day (Spring)
Helpful Hints • Sign up for Parent Portal for access to your child’s progress!! Ask us how! • Read with your child • Go to bed early • Check nightly for homework • Check planner • Restock supplies during the school year
Hope to have a Great Year! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! WHEN TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER, THE SCHOOL YEAR CAN BE VERY SUCCESSFUL!