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Mrs. Küster (formerly Miss Taylor) Room D-125. Welcome to the wonderful w orld of Language Arts!. I have taught grades 6, 7 and 9. I have taught for 9 years. I absolutely love my job. Some TV shows I enjoy are MasterChef , Psych, The Big Bang Theory, and Switched at Birth.
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Mrs. Küster (formerly Miss Taylor) Room D-125 Welcome to the wonderful world of Language Arts!
I have taught grades 6, 7 and 9. • I have taught for 9 years. • I absolutely love my job. • Some TV shows I enjoy are MasterChef, Psych, The Big Bang Theory, and Switched at Birth. • I enjoy a plethora of activities: traveling, reading, hiking, spending time with friends and family. A Little About Me …
Pencil sharpeners • Trash cans & recycle bin • Tissue/Kleenex • Work turn in bins • Hall pass sign out • Lost & found Look around our classroom.
1. Be on time and prepared with all materials. RESPONSIBILITY 2. Listen and follow all directions. RESPECT 3. Show respect at all times. Respect yourself, others, and the environment. RESPECT 4. Complete and turn in assignments on time. ACHIEVEMENT 5. Work at learning and ask for support. OWNERSHIP Expectations
raise your hand to ask a question or make a comment • get up at any time to get tissue • sharpen your pencil when I am not teaching • bring a water bottle as long as it doesn’t become a distraction • chew gum as long as I don’t see it, hear it, or find it You may…
Students are allowed to use the bathroom as needed as long as it does not interfere with direct instruction. • One student may leave the room at a time after he or she has gotten permission from the teacher and signed out on the board. • If you are found to be abusing this privilege, you and I will discuss how to address this situation on an individual basis. Bathroom procedures:
Your cell phone should be in your locker. The first time it goes off in class, I will give you a warning. The second time, I will take it for the period and you can get it after class. If it continues to be an issue, you can get it from Mrs. Shane every time it becomes a problem. • There will be rare occasions that we will use your phones in class for an assignment or as a reward. I will inform the class ahead of time, so you can bring it to class. Cell Phones
0 = SILENTNO talking 1 = WHISPEROnly one person hears you 2 = SMALL GROUPOnly those close to you can hear you 3 = CLASSROOMEveryone in the classroom can hear Voice Levels
To get your attention, I will raise my hand and say, “Give me 5.” When I say that, I expect from you: • Eye Contact • Active Listening • Mouth Silent • Body Still • Hands Free Let’s practice. Attention Signal
1 composition book Pencils and pens JMS Agenda Binder with loose leaf paper Independent reading book Remember: You will need these materials every day. Classroom Materials
Class Grading Scale A = 100-90 B = 89.9-80 C = 79.9-70 D = 69.9-60 F = 59.9-0
I will be available if you have any classroom concerns or questions about grades. You may schedule a time to see me and inform your parents if you need to stay after school. Need extra support?