Rules and Expectations
BE SAFE
Walk quietly
Respect the space of others
Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself
BE RESPECTFUL
Show respect for others and their property (including mine; my desk is off limits)
Use appropriate language in all settings
Do not talk when others are talking
BE RESPONSIBLE
Listen and follow directions
Actively participate in school
Understand how your behavior affects others around me
****Be on time for class---- I am defining this as in your seat with the needed supplies and quiet before the bell rings. The class supply list is posted on the board. If you are late, you will be asked to sign the tardy log.
****The materials that you need for language arts and math are located on the bookshelf. You must get those before the bell each day. It's your responsibility to check your folder/binder for make-up work if you are not in class for any reason. I will place any notes, worksheet, and assignments in this folder/binder. It is my expectation that you will ask me if you have any further questions.
****Assignments for students in regular education classes are posted on the board and are updated weekly. Check the board for assignments each day.
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Language Arts 8:
This class is designed to introduce 8th grade content standards in English and Language Arts. The following is a list of some of the units which will be covered this year:
Holes by Louis Sachar
Poetry (through the use of music)
The Hazelwood Trilogy by Sharon Draper
Tears of a Tiger
Forged by Fire
Darkness Before Dawn
Writing Process and Application
Oral and Visual Communication (using technology)
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
Nonfiction
OAT Test Prep: Buckle Down!
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher
Math 8:
This class is designed to introduce 8th grade content standards and pre-algebra skills and concepts. The following is a list of some of the concepts which will be covered this year:
* Integers
* Measures of Central Tendency
* Powers and Exponents
* Equations
* Inequalities
*Graphing
* Ratios and Proportions
* Percents/ Fractions/ Decimals
* Geometry
* Measurement
* Data Analysis
* Probability
Class Materials:
Textbook: Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 3
Supplemental Materials/ Test Prep: Buckle Down!
Grading System: All work in both Language Arts 8 and Math 8 will be graded on a points system.
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Great Links for Test Prep
Test Prep Ohio
http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=mm1%20test%20prep%20ohio
Ohio Department of Education
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID=222&TopicRelationID=240
My mission is to empower my students to believe that they can learn. I will instill upon my students the necessary characteristics and values to make them successful in their academic career and throughout their life. I will help the students to develop a positive sense of self-worth and importance. My mission as a teacher is to show them the importance of appropriate behavior and communication and to help them achieve to their potential. Most of all, I will never give up on a single student.
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