welcome to 8a open house mr. bostic—science, literature & composition miss dalton—isu...
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Welcome to 8A Open House
• Mr. Bostic—Science, Literature & Composition
• Miss Dalton—ISU student teacher
• Mrs. Campbell—Learning Resource
• Mrs. Dickinson—Math, Literature & Composition
• Mrs. Gallier—Social Studies, Literature & Composition
• Mr. Wright—Language Arts, Literature & Composition
Teaming creates many possibilities.
• Coordination of assignments, projects, and tests
• Assignment tracking• Better communication• Daily team meetings• Team building activities• Reward activities• Field trips• Block days• And much more!!
Student Progress
• Progress Reports
• Report Cards
• Eligibility
• Skyward Grades Online– Contact Guidance if you do not have a login
– Encourage your child to check Skyward periodically
Organization
• Check assignment notebook.
• Help your student to stay organized.
• Check assignment quality and completeness.
• Students should have binder/folder, laptop, independent reading book and notebook in each core class.
Online Texts – information on team web page
Communication
• Student responsibility• Web Site:
Academic Teams on the EJHS site, click on 8A
• Email (24 hours)• Phone Number:
557-4406• Team Meeting time:
9:30-10:15 • Questions, Concerns—
Please Communicate
8A Team Schedule
• Use team class time flexibly
• Team classes: • 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th
• 8th hour is Tutorial or music class
• P.E./Practical Arts are 2nd & 3rd
Assignment PolicyABSENT WORK:
The handbook policy will be followed: one day to make up assignments for each day of absence.
LATE WORK: Homework is expected to be turned in on the day it is due; however, it will be accepted up to the end of the current chapter for half-credit. After completion of the chapter, no further late work will be accepted.
Digital Conversion
-Each student will be assigned
a laptop to be used in all classes
and at home
-Textbooks-online/classroom sets
-Additional resource, not a replacement
-Varying levels of implementation
• State Farm Volunteer Program
• Coffee House
• Team cookout
• Team parent representatives-see sign up at the exit table
Volunteer Opportunities
Team t-shirts
Team t-shirts are for sale at: www.booster.com/8a
$15.00 each
Order forms will be passed out later this week to those families who are unable to order online (due September 8).
Last day to order online is September 15.