We've made it through the first week! I've looked forward to meeting those students who will be with me for the next nine months. Today, students received their first essay assignment. The students will write about 3 goals they hope to achieve by May 2008. They will select one personal, academic and extracurricular goal to achieve and explain the steps they will take to complete the goals. This is a great way for students to have a positive outlook on the school year and have something to achieve. In the month of May we will revisit these essays and see how close we got to our goals. The first draft of the paper is due September 4th.
In reading classes, students received the assignment for their first book report of the year. This book report is called "Character Significance." Students will select 4-5 pictures and explain in 5-6 sentences (per each picture) how the picture is significant to the main character(s) in the book.
Students were given a handout that lists all requirements. Book reports are due on September 21st.
Have a safe and fun 3 day weekend!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Welcome Back! 9/28/07
All students received the following letter today in LA:
August 28
Dear Parent(s):
As your child’s eighth grade language arts and reading teacher, I am eager to get to know both you and your child throughout the school year. The following is a brief overview of the grading scale, heading, classroom rules and homework policy. Please read through the material and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 783-5007, or e-mail me at shayes@ccsd66.org , feel free to also view my blog through the Lakeview school link.
Sincerely,
Shannon Hayes
The grading scale is as follows:
90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D Below 60 is failing
Students must use the following heading on all assignments:
Name (First & Last)
Date
Subject/ Period
Assignment
The heading should be in the upper right corner of the page. If a student does not use a heading or it is incomplete they will lose 5 points off of an assignment.
An overview of textbooks and novel lists will be provided the night of Open House, Monday, September 17, 2007.
Classroom Rules:
1. Be in your seat and prepared to begin class when the bell rings.
2. Write down assignments at the beginning of class.
3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on when you want to speak.
4. Do not leave your seat or the room without permission.
5. Treat others as you wish to be treated.
Completing all assignments, including homework and studying for tests, is a necessary component of your child’s progress. Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time. Failure to do so will have a lowered grade on the assignment. Major assignments (essays, projects, etc.) will receive 10 points off for every day late. When a lesson/unit is completed students can no longer turn in missing assignments for that part of the unit, and will receive a 0 on any work that was not completed during that time.
I am looking forward to a great school year! Please sign and return this portion no later than Friday, August 31.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I have read and understand the information regarding grading scale, textbooks and classroom rules.
Student’s Name _________________________________________
Student’s Signature ______________________________________
Parent’s Signature________________________________________
August 28
Dear Parent(s):
As your child’s eighth grade language arts and reading teacher, I am eager to get to know both you and your child throughout the school year. The following is a brief overview of the grading scale, heading, classroom rules and homework policy. Please read through the material and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 783-5007, or e-mail me at shayes@ccsd66.org , feel free to also view my blog through the Lakeview school link.
Sincerely,
Shannon Hayes
The grading scale is as follows:
90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D Below 60 is failing
Students must use the following heading on all assignments:
Name (First & Last)
Date
Subject/ Period
Assignment
The heading should be in the upper right corner of the page. If a student does not use a heading or it is incomplete they will lose 5 points off of an assignment.
An overview of textbooks and novel lists will be provided the night of Open House, Monday, September 17, 2007.
Classroom Rules:
1. Be in your seat and prepared to begin class when the bell rings.
2. Write down assignments at the beginning of class.
3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on when you want to speak.
4. Do not leave your seat or the room without permission.
5. Treat others as you wish to be treated.
Completing all assignments, including homework and studying for tests, is a necessary component of your child’s progress. Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time. Failure to do so will have a lowered grade on the assignment. Major assignments (essays, projects, etc.) will receive 10 points off for every day late. When a lesson/unit is completed students can no longer turn in missing assignments for that part of the unit, and will receive a 0 on any work that was not completed during that time.
I am looking forward to a great school year! Please sign and return this portion no later than Friday, August 31.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I have read and understand the information regarding grading scale, textbooks and classroom rules.
Student’s Name _________________________________________
Student’s Signature ______________________________________
Parent’s Signature________________________________________
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