Fallon Middle School English Language Development Miss Stacey Stein L6 Computer Lab

Contact Information ext 6336 Room L6 Website  Select a School (Fallon)  At Fallon School home page, select Teacher Sites  Don’t forget to register on the website to receive Fallon Updates

Miss Stein’s Schedule 1 st & 2 nd period - ELD Newcomer class 3 rd period - Computer Technology, 6th grade wheel 4th period - lunch 5 th period - ELD tutorial Academic Prep (M/T/Th) 6 th period – Computer Technology, 6th grade wheel 7th period - Prep

ELD “Read 180 – System 44” Scholastic Read 180 – System 44 Putting students on the path to college and career readiness Provide students with the academic vocabulary and essential knowledge required for reading success in the content areas. Whole Group Instruction Small Group Rotation –Small Group Instruction / Modeled & Independent Reading –Instructional Software (computers)

ELD Tutorial Scholastic 3D: Discuss, Describe, Debate Designed to ensure proficiency in the “language of school” - the academic vocabulary, speaking, listening, and writing vital to success in school and life. Improve speaking and listening skills through daily opportunities for accountable class discussions, peer collaboration, and group presentations. Develop academic writing skills in summarizing, justification, argument, and research. Engage students with interesting nonfiction text that present real-world issues relevant to teens’ lives. Making regular connections between coursework and the demands of college and the workplace. Preparing students for the rigorous reading, writing, language, speaking and listening expectations of the Common Core State Standards.

Grading Scales Assignments: A+100% A93 – 99% A-90 – 92% B % B83 – 87% B-80 – 82% C+78 – 79% C73 – 77% C-70 – 72% D % D63 – 67% D-60 – 62% F59% ↓ Participation 1 point per school day 100%OutstandingCalculated on number of days in a week 85%Good 70%Satisfactory 59%Needs Improvement

CLASS RULES THE CLASS RULES WILL BE ESTABLISHED USING A SOCIAL CONTRACT THAT THEY CREATE BASED ON THESE 4 QUESTIONS:  How do you want to be treated by the teacher?  How do you want to be treated by each other?  How do you think the teachers wants to be treated?  How do we want to treat each other when there is a conflict? STUDENTS WHO VIOLATE THE SOCIAL CONTRACT BE ASKED:  What are you doing?  What are you suppose to be doing?  Are you doing it?  What are you going to do about it? STUDENTS WHO VIOLATE THE SOCIAL CONTRACT WILL FACE THE FOLLOWING CONSEQUENCES:  Verbal Warning  Student/Teacher Conference  Detention & Note or Phone Call to Parents  Referral to the Assistant Principal with possible school detention

CLASS EXPECTATIONS 1.Students are to follow the school rules and behaviors that are found in the front of the Minder Binder. Violations have consequences. See School Discipline Plan (also in the Minder Binder and on the Fallon web site). 2.No student may interfere with others’ rights to learn or to teach. Behave respectfully. 3.Strive to do your best! Attitude over ability - we choose our attitude and a positive attitude can AT TIMES make up for our ability. 4.Students are expected to be present and on time, remain quiet, seated and follow all directions during class. Be prepared to learn! Bring a pencil or pen and Minder Binder everyday. 5.Clean up after yourself, and leave room neat for the next class, i.e. push chairs in, straighten keyboard, mouse. 6.Students are to treat technology equipment with respect. You will be liable for damages. 7.Take ownership! Fallon Pride!

25 Years of Teaching 20 years in the District 6 th year at Fallon: –Band Assistant –Have taught 1 st grade, 2 nd grade, elementary P.E., elementary technology, was acting Assistant Principal at Dougherty Credentials Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with Supplementary Authorization PE CLAD (CrossCulture Language and Academic Development) Certificate Masters in Education – Educational Technology Leadership Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential Background Native Californian: have lived only in Alameda or Contra Costa County Have lived in Dublin since 1979 (35 years) Both my sons attended DUSD K-12 (Frederiksen, Wells, DHS) Was a preschool teacher for 5 years About Me