Dear Parent,
I am happy that your child
is in my class this year. I am looking
forward to many fun and exciting experiences as the year progresses. This is a brief description of what your child
will be doing in Core class this year as well as some class expectations.
Core class is an integration of language
and social studies. Core is graded on
daily assignments, tests and projects.
All students are required to turn in assignments on time with correct
heading. Late work is not accepted,
unless the student has an excused absence or extreme extenuating
circumstances. Students with an excused
absence may have extra days equal to the amount of time missed to make up
missing work. Students are responsible
for turning in and asking for missing work on return from an absence. Due dates for all major projects and tests
will announced well in advance so you can help your
child plan and study.
The language portion of
class will use Accelerated Writer and
the Write Source 2000 curriculum.
They are based on teaching the skills of six-trait writing as well as
focusing on grammar, and editing skills.
We also have weekly spelling units, with tests on either Tuesdays or
Wednesdays.
In
Social Studies students will study the
In
order to fit all of this learning in, I ask that students follow some simple
behavior guidelines: 1) Follow
directions the first time given, 2) Keep hands, feet and object to self, 3) No
put-downs or swearing, and 4) Bring all necessary materials to
class. By following these guidelines
students can expect to receive praise and occasional special privileges. Consequences for not following these
guidelines would include a verbal warning or the student phoning home. On rare occasion do I make an office referral. A severe
disruption of any sort would mean immediate removal to the office. I do my best to work with students to help
them learn how to avoid these kinds of consequences, so that we can not only
maximize learning but have fun with it as well!
I
am looking forward to enjoying an exciting and productive year with your
child. Please contact me if you have any
questions regarding this homework policy or any other matter. I am available before and after school and
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Thanks,
Lori Jenkins