CLASSROOM 11

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings of peace and unity!

I  welcome you to school year 2015/2016! I am pleased to be your child's teacher this school year. I look forward to working with you with your full support to make this school year a true success. For your student's growth in many aspects, things have been planned and goals are set. You can surely help me make a difference in your child's life. The student's agenda planner will contain my reminders and special notes about how your child does at school. Please check it daily and feel free to use the space intended for your comments and clarification.

Course Content

The academic and behavioral standards the we will work for are based on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). This will cover the following subject areas: Science, Math, English, Social Studies/History, and Elective. Physical Education (PE) is under the care of another teacher.

Classroom Rules

The following rules are set to insure that every student's needs and safety are addressed:

  1. Bring agenda planner to school everyday.
  2. Turn homework in before Period 1 every Friday.
  3. Go out to nutrition and lunch break only with the teacher and/or the teacher assistants. The teacher dismisses the students, not the bell.
  4. Follow school rules.
  5. Attendance is very important.

Grading Scale

Class Work

20%

Assessments/Tests

50%

Homework

15%

Participation

15%

Homework is graded on this scale:

90% - 100%

A

80% - 89%

B

70% - 79%

C

60% - 69%

D

59% - Below

F

Grading Rubric

4

Advanced: The task was fulfilled.

3

Proficient: Addressed most parts of the task.

2

Basic: Addressed some parts of the task.

1

Below Basic: Does not address the task.

Class Materials

To facilitate daily activities and record-keeping, the following materials are asked of the students:

  1. 1 box (small) pencils with erasers
  2. Crayons
  3. Paper towel
  4. Bottled Water
  5. Additional materials may be required as needed.

Homework Policy

Essential to the learning process and behavior development, homework completion requires a considerable amount of home support. It can be in a form of multiple-subject packets turned in on Fridays or other assignments related to current concepts from class. Incomplete work will result in consequences like lower grade or staying in to complete work during break time.

Rewards Vs. Consequences

A few options are given for both rewards and consequences. These will all depend on the student's choice.

Rewards

Consequences

Verbal Appreciation/praise

Verbal Warning

Computer Break

Staying during nutrition or lunch

Tickets

Calls home

Use of art or reading materials

Conference with parents/ staff

Edible Items

 

Kindly review these items with your student. For comments, queries, or suggestions regarding this letter, please feel free to see me anytime. To schedule an appointment, please call the Main Office at (925-6754357) between 8am - 4pm Monday through Friday.

Looking forward to your usual support. Let's make the difference REAL.

Sincerely,

Lyra Bosch, Room 11