1. Mrs. Higgins Reading & Language Arts (ELA)
Walker
Intermediate

2. About me…
Bachelor’s Degree from Lewis University in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education
Education Endorsements: ELA, Social Sciences, LBS1, Middle School
Masters in Education with a concentration in Reading
2018 is my 15th year teaching, and my 9th year at Hilda Walker.

3. Higgins ELA Reassessment policy
** Students receiving BELOW a 70% on any summative assessment WILL BE REQUIRED to complete a summative reassessment within one week from the original assessment being returned.
**Student that score ABOVE a 70% on a summative assessment may have ONE optional opportunity each quarter to complete a reassessment. (Student must request to retest and must have no missing formatives for the unit.)
**For ANY summative reassessment, the MOST RECENT score will be recorded as the final score.​

4. Homework Policy
Parents will be notified via "Pink Slip" about missing/incomplete/late assignment.​
Assignment must be turned in the NEXT SCHOOL DAY, and will be marked as late. ​
If the assignment is not turned in the next school day, a score of 50% will be recorded until the assignment is returned.​
5 incomplete/missing/late assignments across the team will result in attending study hall for the REMAINDER of the quarter.

5. Behavior policy
Each student will receive a set of letters (I-L-L-I-N-I) at the beginning of EACH MONTH.​
Each month, team U of I will have an incentive.​
At the end of each month, all students who have kept at least 1 letter will be able to participate in the monthly incentive. ​
If a student loses all 6 letters, they will not be able to participate in the incentive.

6. Reading Class Novels

7. The 20 Book Challenge *
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Students are encouraged to read at least 20 books this school year.
Reading Journals
Book Talks

8. English Grammar Narrative & Argumentative Writing Greek & Latin Roots
Incorporated within everyday writing
Narrative & Argumentative Writing
The Writing Process
Greek & Latin Roots
3 roots & 10 words per week
Summative every two weeks (20 words; 6 roots)

9. Miscellaneous.. Webpage Updated weekly/daily as needed
Contact:
Remindme texts

10. Have a good night!