Hi! I'm Mrs. Minahan I have been teaching at Northside for 15 years. I have a BS in Psychology and Education from Liberty University and my doctorate in parenting from the school of hard knocks I have been married for 37 years I have 4 children, 3 grandchildren and 2 more on the way

Mission For The Class Glorify God in every area I Corinthians 10:31 Colossians 3:17 RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY RIGHTEOUSNESS

SCHEDULE School starts promptly at 8:00 A.M. PLEASE WORK WITH ME TO TRAIN YOUR CHILD TO BE ON TIME AND PREPARED.

Bible: Positive Action Truths Math: BJU Press English, Reading, spelling: BJU Press History/Science: BJU Press Vocabulary word studies: Sadlier Oxford

Bible Verses Bible verses assigned each week. Listed on website RECITED DAILY QUIZZES

MATH Speed drills Lessons homework

WHAT ABOUT BOOK REPORTS? Book reviews will be assigned quarterly and instructions will be given thoroughly in class with ample time to complete each assignment.

ENGLISH Grammatical application to writing Parent help –Appropriate vs. non appropriate

Any projects that complement our study will be assigned ahead of time and will be student friendly.

SOME NOTES ABOUT HOMEWORK

WHAT IS THE HOMEWORK POLICY? 3 days per week … If homework is not in class the next day, a 50 will be given and the assignment will be due the following day. I will not accept homework more than one day late and zeros will be changed to a 70 upon completion.

WHAT ABOUT LUNCH TICKETS? Purchased before 8:00 A.M. in the gym. Name on ticket Turned in to me. May turn in as many as they like.

WHAT ABOUT WEDNESDAY FOLDERS? Graded work will be included in the Wednesday folder. Return by Friday Please indicate any communication on the outside of the folder for prompt review.

WHAT ARE THE CLASS RULES AND EXPECTATIONS? OBEDIENCE RESPECT STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

DISCIPLINE GOALS TO DECREASE DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR TO INCREASE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR THROUGH COOPERATION AS A GROUP TO MAKE LEARNING ENJOYABLE FOR ALL TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR ALL TO FOSTER INDEPENDENT LEARNING

WHAT IS THE DISCIPLINE POLICY? Contracts: positive and negative Goal is to move up the chart. I will inform you if your child moves to the red zone

INCENTIVES Incentives will primarily be handled on an individual basis and through the “team system.” Rewards will be individual and team focused.

CONTACT INFO: Phone: call or text or contact me through the website or

WEBSITE Please take full advantage of my website. teacherweb.com then follow parent and student prompt. Bookmark for easy access.

1) I communicate regularly through my website 2) Homework will appear weekly on the website 3) updates are immediate if there is ever a change in homework.

OLYMPICS Sign up sheet 1 every 6 weeks Need:  captains, equipment, treats