Beki McShan Conference time 12:30 - 1:15 Phone extension: 1496 email: rebekahmcshan@tomballisd.net

About Ms. McShan... Graduated from Abilene Christian University 23rd year of teaching 1 daughter in 8th grade. Interests: relaxing with family and friends, crafting, watching movies, and being outdoors.

NIS School Rules Show Respect to Everyone Keep hand, feet, objects and comments to yourself Follow directions the first time Allow teaching and learning to take place at all times Maintain NIS as a safe and clean school

NIS Behavior Expectations Respect Organized Accountable Reliable

Dress Code The district’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize safety hazards. Parents will be contacted if a student’s dress or grooming is not in accordance with district policy.

Absences and Tardies If your child is absent, please send a signed note with them when they return explaining the reason for the absence. If a child is absent more than 5 consecutive days, a note from the doctor or health clinic to verify the illness or condition will be required. Tardies are issued for any student arriving after 7:44 or leaving early from school. Each student is allowed two tardy excuses each nine weeks, starting on the third tardy a consequence will be given. A detailed explanation of this policy was sent in the Wednesday Folder.

Transportation All changes to transportation must be in writing. Please do not email the teacher requesting the teacher to make the change, your child must come with a signed note, or you must fax the request to the office. (A picture of your driver’s license must be included) All changes must be made by 2:30

Communication with Parents Planners Wednesday folders Progress reports - 3 times a nine weeks including grades and conduct. Home Access will be available for parents after the 3rd week of school. * Letters containing information (including your personal password) will allow you access to your child’s grades online. Please keep this information in a secure spot. Students will be receiving individual conduct grades for each content area. Conduct scale for each week based on marks received: 0-1 E 2 - S 3 - N 4 or more - U

Grading Guidelines Major Grades - 60% Daily Grades - 40% A 100% - 90% B 89% - 80% C 79% - 75% D 74% - 70% F less than 69%

Technology : BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Student will be allowed to use electronic devices in class when instructed to by the teacher. When not in use, devices MUST be OFF or silent and put away (in a backpack or locker) Electronic Devices may not be used in the mornings after arriving, between class periods, during lunch or after school dismissal. *Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges of using electronic devices at school or other disciplinary action including confiscating the device.

AI (Accelerated Instruction) - 3rd Period Accelerated Instruction Time was created district wide in 5th grade to address the SSI requirements without interrupting regular classroom instructions. Below are the key purposes for the AI time that addresses all students’ needs: • Students in need of interventions in Math or Reading will receive additional instruction by teachers and instructional specialists in a smaller group setting. • Gifted and Talented students will be serviced by the GT Specialist for in- depth research and exploring the affective needs of the gifted. • For the students who do not fall into either of the above categories, they will receive additional 5th grade science instruction based on the readiness standards.

SSI - Student Success Initiative This is an SSI year. State law requires that all 5th graders must pass the STAAR exam in Reading and Math to be promoted to 6th grade. (Students will have 3 attempts to do this.) In addition, students will be taking the Science STAAR test for the first time.

Textbooks & Resources Pearson (online textbook) https://goo.gl/cxBo6T Username: TISD + [student id #] +[First and last initial capitalized], i.e. TISD110705JA Password: Tomball + [student id#] i.e. Tomball110705 The textbook can be accessed online for home use. Tomball Website - tomballisd.net

Textbooks & Resources (cont.) Motivation Math - an additional math resource to promote critical thinking and application.

Homework To reinforce skills and practice. It may not be every night. Posted to Google Classroom or on paper. Education Galaxy

Technology in the Classroom We will be using many different types of technology this year for many different educational purposes. Chromebooks Personal devices

Google Classroom Math Classroom Chrome: log in: id#@elem.tomballschools.net password: tisd+ full birthday (ex: tisd11121970) November 12, 1970 Education Galaxy - online resource to support 5th grade Math skills.

Students will be given opportunities to: Math Students will be given opportunities to: Participate in UIL and TMSCA competitions

Thank You for Coming!!!