Teacher’s Name: Mrs. Kimberly Carlos Language Arts (8) * September 25, 200707/16/96 Welcome! 2016-2017 School Year Tuffree Middle School Teacher’s Name: Mrs. Kimberly Carlos Language Arts (8) Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

Aeries, EdWeb, Google Classroom, and Remind * September 25, 200707/16/96 Aeries, EdWeb, Google Classroom, and Remind You can access both your child’s grades and homework assignments from my Edweb page: edweb.pylusd.org/kcarlos Homework: Edweb Grades: Aeries (use link provided at www.tuffree.org) Google Classroom: Questions from independent reads & articles Remind: Text app used to announce big due dates (text to this number = 81010; message = @fef7ae) 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

Classroom Policies Respectful Safe Responsible Expectations * Classroom Policies September 25, 200707/16/96 Expectations We Will Be… Respectful Safe Responsible These expectations are posted on the wall in our classroom and throughout the school. 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

Negative Consequences * Classroom Policies September 25, 200707/16/96 Positive Rewards Verbal praise Spirit card Candy Negative Consequences Verbal warning Break detention Office referral Phone call home to arrange a parent-teacher-student conference 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

Course Goals-Language Arts * Course Goals-Language Arts September 25, 200707/16/96 We will study… Fiction Poetry Non-fiction/Expository Grammar Speaking & Technology skills We will learn to write… Narrative essays Argumentative essays Expository essays Summaries We will read… 1 novels The Watson’s go to Birmingham—1963 (Christopher Paul Curtis) We will focus on… Fundamental Grammar Skills Greek/Latin Affixes Content Vocabulary Grade Level Common Core ELA standards Academic Vocabulary Close Reading Annotating Text 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

Supplies - Language Arts * Supplies - Language Arts September 25, 200707/16/96 Sharpened pencils Black or blue ink pen College ruled notebook paper Binder with a section for Language Arts Organizational planner 3-subject spiral notebook for Vocabulary and Terms, Grammar, and Writing notes. Highlighter Silent reading book 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

Grading-Absent/Late Work * Grading-Absent/Late Work September 25, 200707/16/96 If your child is ABSENT… Check Edweb for assignments or downloadable documents He/She has 2 days upon returning to complete any missed work If your child turns in an assignment LATE… Grading goes down to a 75% and then is graded for quality and the following of directions If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent your child from turning in an assignment on time… Email, call, or send a signed note in with your child 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

* Grading-Scale September 25, 200707/16/96 Grades are computed on a percentage basis. Final grades will incorporate class work, homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and participation. Please note computers do sometimes error, so please check the ABI grade postings regularly to ensure that your child’s grade is accurate. Grades are also posted on the classroom bulletin board. A= 89-100% B= 79-88% C= 69-78% D= 59-68% F= 58-0% 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

How to Contact Me Teacher: Mrs. Kimberly Carlos Phone: 986.7480 x21407 * How to Contact Me September 25, 200707/16/96 Teacher: Mrs. Kimberly Carlos Phone: 986.7480 x21407 Email: kcarlos@pylusd.org Website: edweb.pylusd.org/kcarlos Help hours: Break 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

Q&A Any questions? 4/5/2019 Back to School Night * September 25, 200707/16/96 Any questions? 4/5/2019 Back to School Night Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*