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Daily Schedule

Homeroom 8:05-8:15
1st Period 8:18-9:17
2nd Period 9:20-10:19
BREAK 10:19-10:29
3rd Period 10:32-11:31
4th Period 11:34-12:33
LUNCH 12:33-1:13
5th Period 1:16-2:15
Flex 2:18-2:46 

Class Information & Schedule

Reading

Independent reading has been proven to be the #1 practice that helps increase reading skills and abilities. This increases background knowledge, as well as extends vocabulary. Students should have an independent book with them at all times. Accelerated Reader (A. R.) point goals are calculated for students each trimester based on independent reading level and reading for 30 minutes per day. A.R. tests will only be taken in English Language Arts classrooms under teacher supervision. The A.R. grades will only be updated in the Aeries portal program four times during a trimester grading period. There will be cutoff dates for 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of trimester goals and these grades will be entered shortly after the cutoff date.

 
 
 

Homework Policy

Routine homework consists of daily reading (30 minutes or more) of self-directed, level appropriate A.R. books.  Other homework will be on an as needed basis if work has not been completed in class.

 

If you feel that your child is spending too much or too little time on their assignments, please let me know so I can work with your child toward a solution. Please work with your child to stay on top of long-term projects.

 
 
 

Class Novels

The following list is subject to change, but will give you an idea of the class novels.

  • Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

  • Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

  • The Monsters on Maple Street by Rod Serling

 
 
 

Class Dojo

This program allows me to reward students by giving them points based on class behavior and/or grades. Some examples include returning forms, having no missing assignments, being kind, or volunteering. Each student can create their own character in Dojo and earn points for different rewards. The rewards include:


5 points: Small candy
10 points: Large eraser
20 points: Prize bin
30 points: Class reader (You can read or skip reading aloud)
40 points: Surprise me!
50 points: No Bell Ringers Test (must complete daily work)
60 points: Large candy
70 points: No Bell Ringer for a week (test or daily work)
80 points: Assignment Pass (must have permission)
90 points: 5 points extra credit
100 points: $10 gift card to Taco Bell, Subway, or Cuppies