To Back-To-School Night 2015 Mrs. Ayala & Mrs. Herber Room E-1 8 th Grade Language Arts/US History and Leadership

 Please Sign-In  Please have a seat and make yourself comfortable.  Feel free to look through your child’s textbooks  Class set/home set

 INTEGRITY : I possess the uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; including the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.  INITIATIVE : I take action in the absence of orders.  JUDGMENT : I have the ability to weigh facts and possible solutions which to base sound decisions.  RESPECT : I live the “Golden Rule” to treat others they way I would like to be treated. I am a team player, appreciative of diversity and contributions of the many people in our society. I am friendly, tactful and courteous.  DUTY : I fulfill my obligations. I can be counted on to get the job done. I am trustworthy and hardworking. I take my duty assignments seriously by following my teacher’s orders and obeying all lawful orders.

 Lifelong knowledge  Good grades  Positive environment  Praise, homework pass, choice of seating, or extra credit, stinkers (smelly stickers = extra credit)

 Verbal Warning (Apology if necessary)  Teacher/Student Conference  BIF (Behavior Improvement Form)  Parent/Teacher/Student Conference  Administrator Intervention/ALC *Some steps will by bypassed for offenses that are more serious- bullying, cheating, stealing…

 3 minute tardy policy: Student is considered tardy 3 minutes after the initial bell.  No gum  No cell phones/classroom phone use: Cell phones will be confiscated and turned in to the office for parent pick up.

 Please refer to our school website/or our teacher web site for the regular and minimum day schedules.  We will visit the library and computer lab generally every three weeks.  Students are encouraged to participate in the Accelerated Reader Program and Battle of the Books program.

 Language Arts:  Writing  Vocabulary  Grammar  Spelling  Reading Novels: My Brother Sam Is Dead, Rifles for Watie, The Outsiders  Book Reports: 1 group project per trimester

 US History:  Scientific Revolution & Age of Exploration through America’s role as a world power prior to WWI.  Note-taking: Cornell Notes  Community Service: 6 hrs. each trimester  Video Clips: PBS, Educator Versions ( a general permission slip will be sent home for parent approval.

 Homework given Mon.-Thurs. and on some weekends  Grade Reports: every three weeks; students have activated ESPRI accounts.  Parent ESPRI accounts…forms are available on the counter.  No late work accepted  Absent work- same number of days to make-up  Occasional opportunities for extra credit  Make-up tests/quizzes after school

 Aeries Grade Book  Please complete and return the ESPRI account form as soon as possible.  Category Weightings  Homework 10%  Class Work 15%  Quizzes/Projects 30%  Tests 45%

 Language Arts:  Listening/Speaking  Literary Response  Reading Comprehension  Word Analysis  Writing Application  Writing Conventions  US History:  Chronological/Spatial Thinking  Historical Interpretation  Research and Evidence

 Binder Reminder  3-ring binder, 1” with 10 dividers  2 single subject notebooks (college ruled)  Blue/black/red pens  Pencils  Notebook paper (college ruled)  Water bottle  File box at home *Please refer to our teacher web site for a complete list of suggested supplies.

 Binder Reminder   Teacher web site: Ayala Ayala  School web site:  School phone:

 Feel free to , call, or write us a note if you should have any questions.  THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!