ToBack-To-School Night 2015

Mrs. Ayala & Mrs. HerberRoom E-18th Grade

Language Arts/US History and

Leadership

Please Sign-In Please have a seat and make yourself

comfortable. Feel free to look through your child’s

textbooks Class set/home set

INTEGRITY: I possess the uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; including the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.

INITIATIVE: I take action in the absence of orders. JUDGMENT: I have the ability to weigh facts and

possible solutions which to base sound decisions. RESPECT: I live the “Golden Rule” to treat others

they way I would like to be treated. I am a team player, appreciative of diversity and contributions of the many people in our society. I am friendly, tactful and courteous.

DUTY: I fulfill my obligations. I can be counted on to get the job done. I am trustworthy and hardworking. I take my duty assignments seriously by following my teacher’s orders and obeying all lawful orders.

Lifelong knowledge Good grades Positive environment Praise, homework pass, choice of seating,

or extra credit, stinkers (smelly stickers = extra credit)

Verbal Warning (Apology if necessary) Teacher/Student Conference BIF (Behavior Improvement Form) Parent/Teacher/Student Conference Administrator Intervention/ALC*Some steps will by bypassed for offenses that are

more serious- bullying, cheating, stealing…

3 minute tardy policy: Student is considered tardy 3 minutes after the initial bell.

No gum No cell phones/classroom phone use: Cell

phones will be confiscated and turned in to the office for parent pick up.

Please refer to our school website/or our teacher web site for the regular and minimum day schedules.

We will visit the library and computer lab generally every three weeks.

Students are encouraged to participate in the Accelerated Reader Program and Battle of the Books program.

Language Arts: Writing Vocabulary Grammar Spelling Reading Novels: My Brother Sam Is

Dead, Rifles for Watie, The Outsiders Book Reports: 1 group project per

trimester

US History: Scientific Revolution & Age of

Exploration through America’s role as a world power prior to WWI.

Note-taking: Cornell Notes Community Service: 6 hrs. each

trimester Video Clips: PBS, Educator Versions ( a

general permission slip will be sent home for parent approval.

Homework given Mon.-Thurs. and on some weekends

Grade Reports: every three weeks; students have activated ESPRI accounts.

Parent ESPRI accounts…forms are available on the counter.

No late work accepted Absent work- same number of days to

make-up Occasional opportunities for extra credit Make-up tests/quizzes after school

Aeries Grade Book Please complete and return the ESPRI

account form as soon as possible. Category Weightings

Homework 10% Class Work 15% Quizzes/Projects 30% Tests 45%

Language Arts: Listening/Speaking Literary Response Reading Comprehension Word Analysis Writing Application Writing Conventions

US History: Chronological/Spatial Thinking Historical Interpretation Research and Evidence

Binder Reminder 3-ring binder, 1” with 10 dividers 2 single subject notebooks (college

ruled) Blue/black/red pens Pencils Notebook paper (college ruled) Water bottle File box at home

*Please refer to our teacher web site for a complete list of suggested supplies.

Binder Reminder E-mail: mikaela_ayala@etiwanda.org or

christina_herber@etiwanda.org Teacher web site:

http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/HIS/HerberAyala

School web site: http://teacherweb.com/CA/HIS/HomePage

School phone: 357-1345

Feel free to email, call, or write us a note if you should have any questions.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!