1. Mrs. Macias-Berry
Intensive Reading
Open House

2. WELCOME

3. Mission Statement
Our Vision Somerset Academy South Homestead is dedicated to providing equitable, high – quality education for all students Purpose Somerset Academy South Homestead promise a culture that maximizes students achievement and foster the development of accountable, 21st century learners in a safe and enriching environment

4. Teacher Expectations Be Responsible Differentiate Instruction
Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum
Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus
Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking
Be Reliable
Continuously Communicate w/ Parents
Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives
Actively Participate in the Professional Learning Community
Continue to Learn & Grow

5. Student Expectations Responsible Reliable Respectful
Bringing all your materials to class.
Having your homework done.
Reliable
Being on time to class.
Always being honest.
Respectful
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
Keep hands and feet to yourself.

6. Materials Inside Reading Writing, & Language Composition Notebook
Pencils/ Pens
Loose Sleeve paper
Folder
Color pencils and / or crayons
Index cards
Dictionary / thesaurus

7. Classroom Policies
Students must be in class before the late bell and seated.
No gum, drinks (other than water) or food allowed in class.
1ST violation: Warning and documentation.
2nd violation: Parent contact.
3rd violation: Detention will be given.
4th violation: Referral to administrator for further action.
Turn off all electronic devices and place them in your book bags.

8. Homework & Attendance
Homework will be assigned EVERYDAY. All homework will be posted online on our classroom website Lmacias-berry.weebly.com , as well as announced during class. There are times where additional tasks may be assigned verbally in class but not posted online.
Homework is due the next class day unless otherwise stated on the class website. Failure to do so will result in the following:
1.X- a zero for that assignment (if it becomes consistent, steps 2 and 3 will follow)
2. Parent contact and Detention
3. Parent conference
ATTENDANCE
Daily class attendance is important for student success. If the student is absent at any time it is his/her responsibility to request the classwork and homework that was missed and will receive 2 days to complete and return the work ONLY IF the absence is EXCUSED.
If the student is absent on a day homework is due he/she are responsible for turning it in upon your return to school.

9. Grading Policy Category Weights: Test 40% Quizzes/
Formative Assessments %
Classwork Homework/Participation %
Technology %
Project/ Essay
15%

10. Resources

11. How You Can Be Involved
Focus on helping your child learn at home (designate a quiet study area and set time restrictions)
Become a team player and offer to review vocabulary words using flashcards
Encourage your child to use the online review activities as an extension of the classroom learning.
Seek assistance from me or the guidance counselor when your child is having difficulty
Show interest in your child’s successes and offer encouragement in times of failure

12. Volunteer Policy
Per contract, parents must complete 30 volunteer hours per school year.
Donated items may be submitted to the teacher with a receipt.
Donation value of $3.33 is equal to volunteer 1hr.
Copy paper, dry erase markers, paper towel, tissue, hand sanitizer, tape, timer, etc….

13. Contact Information
If you need to get a hold of me to discuss any questions, comments, or concerns regarding my class, specific assignments, or your child's progress please feel free to me at You will receive a reply within 48 hours. If you would like a phone conference or a physical parent conference please set up the day and time with me via- . I am available on from 7:15am – 7:45am and from 2:45-pm - 3:45pm.