Welcome to Back to School NightEnglish 9Mrs. TodaroRoom 134

Curriculum

Currently going through tasks for close reading

Reading Greek Mythology

Reading to understand complex characters

Writing skills: text complexity and text support

Completing vocabulary journals, literary element journals, and group work

Using Google Classroom and Google Docs

Working on Google Groups for online discussions

Throughout the year will be reading fiction and non-fiction texts and research based projects

Materials

Binder or notebook

Vocabulary and literary journals

Vocabulary journals are an ongoing process all year-

Literary journals again will be an ongoing process

Grades

Grades are based on a point system

I will give out progress reports roughly every 2 weeks. They only need to be signed if the student is failing ,64 or below. However, if the students is borderline this might apply as well.

I will be utilizing the open grade book option on School Tool parent portal

BYOD

Bring your own technology

Optional in class- not a requirement. Technology will still be provided if necessary.

Students use school Wi-Fi not their own Internet service provided such as 4G……

They are subject to school rules and the agreement when they sign onto the system

Parent permission is not required; however, it is your own personal decision whether or not you want your son/daughter to use their own technology in the classroom.

AIR: Accountable Independent Reading

The student must been independently, journal articles, newspaper articles, magazine articles, poetry, fiction or non-fiction books.

They will receive class participation for reading

Parent/Teacher Conferences October 15 afternoon and eveningOctober 22 afternoon and evening

Parent/Teacher Conference scheduling software: Pick-A-Time.

We will no longer send sheets home with the students. Parents will be asked to log into www.pickatime.com and signup for their conferences.

Guidance counselors have the handout of directions at the main entrance. You should wait for a connect-ed message, telling you when the site will be open for signups then follow the directions on the handout.

There is also a handout and a link to the site on the High School website.