8 th Grade Mrs. Debbie Ladeby & Ms. Brittani Siracusa.

8th Grade

Mrs. Debbie Ladeby & Ms.

Brittani Siracusa

Daily Expectations

In your seat by the time the bell rings

Prepared with all supplies in class Homework written in planner daily Positive Attitude and Open mind SURGE Environment

Curriculum Focus on Common Core

Emphasis on LiteracyReadingWriting Critical ThinkingAbility to support claimsDiscussions InformalFormal - Forums

Units of Study

Elements of Narrative Response to Literature Expository Text Argument Writing Close Reading and Summary Writing

Keeping Track of Assignments Look for the agenda on the board –

planner Class Website lms.sandi.net Check with class friends Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

“I don’t have any homework.” “Let me see your planner.” “Now, let’s check the class website.” “Show me your completed

assignment.” “Is there anything else you can

add?” “If you don’t have any homework,

take out a book and read.” “Don’t forget to charge your iPad.”

Supplies 2 ½” Three Ring Binder w/ Dividers Binder paper Pencils/Pens (multiple) Highlighter Colored Pencils Ear buds iPad Charged Daily!!

Grading

A standard grading scale will be used (A=100%-90%; B=89%-80%; C=79%-70%; D=69%-60%; F 59% and below).

Grade will consist of: Classwork Homework Written Work/Projects Assessments Participation

Posting Grades

Grades are entered as soon as I can get to them

Keep track of assignments on Power School and verify scores with returned documents

(Students that submit “late work” must be patient for entering of points. Be persistent, but still polite.)

Daily Participation Contribute to class discussions

constructively Listen quietly and respectfully Prepared with all materials Cooperate when working in small

groups Following class expectations Positive attitude and pleasant

demeanor Independent Reading iPads charged

Late Work Policy

Once an assignment has been entered into Power School, students have one week to turn it in before it becomes a zero.

Late work will receive no higher than a

“C”

After a week, an assignment can receive no more than 50%

Absences

Attendance is crucial A student is responsible for missing work

while out on an absence Help your child by checking the class

website Email me if you or your child needs

more clarification Most assignments can be completed

and submitted online Your child will receive extra days

according to absence

Student Progress Please check Power School

account to make sure you’re on track!!

Parent Login received at Tech Training

Monthly Class Progress Reports home

Tutoring

Every Monday , Tuesday, and Most Thursdays

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Before school

By appointment

Please contact me if you have any

questions/concerns

[email protected] [email protected]

Please update Power School Profile with email address through the office!!