Jeannie Underwood Diana Ybarra English 8 2018-2019 Welcome! Jeannie Underwood Diana Ybarra English 8 2018-2019

Introductions: Mrs. Underwood 20th year teaching at Moore I’m married, and I have a daughter who attends the U of O, and a son who attends Crafton Elementary. I majored in English because all I want to do in my free time is read! I was a Crafton Cougar, a Moore Monarch, a Redlands Terrier, a Crafton Hills Roadrunner, a CSUSB Coyote, & a U of R Bulldog. I LOVE college football - Go Ducks!

Introductions: Mrs. Ybarra 3rd year teaching at Moore Eng., Sci., Math RCC SFSU UofR APU 10th year working in education Family, writing, music, sports, movies, reading, eating are ways I love to spend my free time Married with a 7 month old son and two dogs

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Contact Information Ask questions and get clarification jeannie_underwood@redlands.k12.ca.us diana_ybarra@redlands.k12.ca.us 909-307-5440 Check class announcements, assignments and due dates https://www.redlandsusd.net/Domain/1912 Utilize online text resources http://my.hrw.com Monitor progress – Aeries.Net Parent Portal https://aeries.redlandsusd.net/ParentPortal

Common Core Read all about it! http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/ Reading standards for literature and informational text Writing standards Speaking and listening standards Language standards

Beyond English Critical thinking and insight Effective communication Creativity Technology Reflecting, evaluating, and making connections Civic duty and service to community Digital citizenship

Grading Policies I use Aeries.Net for grading with the following weighted categories: Daily Work (class and homework)- 50% Assessments (tests, essays, projects) – 50% Within each category, assignments are weighted. The more challenging and time-consuming the assignment, the more it is weighted. In addition to the website, grades are available to students before school, at lunch, after school, or if time allows, during class. I may also send home progress reports that require a parent/guardian signature. If you need to communicate with me, feel free to call, e-mail, or write a note in the agenda and I will respond.

Citizenship Grades Come prepared. Be respectful. Do your best. “O” = Outstanding An outstanding citizen follows all school and class rules. He or she is respectful at all times and is an active participant in class. “S” = Satisfactory A citizen who is satisfactory is either active in class, but may have minor issues with classroom behavior OR is well-behaved, but does not participant in class. “N” = Needs Improvement A student who needs improvement is one who has been disruptive or disrespectful on more than one occasion. Academic dishonesty (copying another student’s work, allowing another student to copy his or her work, and plagiarism) will also earn a student an “N”. “U” = Unsatisfactory A student will earn a “U” if he or she is continually disruptive, disrespectful, or dishonest.

Donations Accepted printer paper – white/color pens, pencils, and markers other art supplies white board markers antibacterial wipes tissue new/used young adult novels gift cards to Target or Office Depot