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Welcome. To Ms. Lipovsky’s Language Arts Class. About Ms. Lipovsky. 2 nd Full-time year teaching in LCPS Graduated from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania Majored in Elementary Education Played Soccer in college
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Welcome To Ms. Lipovsky’s Language Arts Class
About Ms. Lipovsky • 2nd Full-time year teaching in LCPS • Graduated from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania • Majored in Elementary Education • Played Soccer in college • From Loudoun County originally, and went to Loudoun County Public Schools • Has coached at various levels in and around Loudoun County • Leads the Soccer/Basketball club at Stone Hill
Curriculum • Five strands of instruction • Writing • Research • Literature • Communication • Vocabulary skills
Materials Needed Bring the following supplies each day: • Loose leaf paper • Composition book • Agenda (furnished by the school) • Binder with 5 dividers • Pencil Pouch with • Pencils • Pens • Colored pencils • Scissors • Glue sticks • KLEENEX
Student’s assignments will be graded as: • Reading • Writing • Communication
Language Arts 6Formative Grading Scale 4- A+ - Expert (exceeds the standard) 3- B+ - Proficient (meets the standard) 2- C+ - Basic (progressing on standard) 1 - D+ - Novice/In Training (inconsistent knowledge of expectations) 0 - No Evidence of Learning
Reading Log • Students are required to maintain a reading log • I do not check it every day • I will check it occasionally to see if they are keeping up on it • Parents are not required to initial
Homework • Homework reinforces skills taught in school, prepares students for upcoming lessons or tests, teaches responsibility and organization, and develops positive study habits • Homework may be assigned Monday through Thursday. No homework on Fridays. • Homework is reviewed the following class period • Students are asked to read 30 minutes each night. I do not always put that on the agenda, but it is a standing assignment.
Language Arts 6Summative Grading Scale A+ 98-100 A 93-97 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 63-66 D- 60-62 F 59 and below
Clarity • Parents and Students will be allowed access to information concerning assignments and grades • Clarity is open beginning October 3rd, in time for Interims
Calendar • Please check my calendar on the Stone Hill Website for questions concerning due dates and assignments • It is updated on a daily basis
Absent? • Students must check the Absent folder in the classroom for missing assignments. • They should schedule a time to meet with me to get caught up on the work they missed.
SAMS • Occurs every “B” day for 30 minutes during Language Arts class • Mrs. Beatriz Holmes • Beatriz.Holmes@lcps.org
Resource • Allows students -to make up missing assignments -receive extra help from teachers -get ahead on homework
Agenda • Agendas are checked every day to ensure assignments are written down • I initial every day • Also serves as a pass
Retakes • Students may retake an assessment • However, they must be up to date on ALL other assignments (homework, classwork, projects) • Schedule a time to be re-taught the material misunderstood • This may occur BEFORE school, AFTER school, or at RESOURCE
Library • Students have the opportunity to go to the library during Language Arts • This occurs approximately every 2 weeks • There are many other opportunities to visit the library • During lunch • Before and after school • Resource
Career Day • If you wish to come in during the school year and share some information about your career • There is a sign-up sheet located in my classroom today • Our Guidance Department will be in touch with you
Communication • Concerns or Questions • (703-669-1450) • -Elizabeth.Lipovsky@lcps.org