1. Teacher’s Name: Mrs. Kimberly Carlos Language Arts (8)*
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Welcome!
School Year
Tuffree Middle School
Teacher’s Name: Mrs. Kimberly Carlos Language Arts (8)
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

2. Aeries, EdWeb, Google Classroom, and Remind*
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Aeries, EdWeb, Google Classroom, and Remind
You can access both your child’s grades and homework assignments from my Edweb page:
edweb.pylusd.org/kcarlos Homework: Edweb Grades: Aeries (use link provided at
Google Classroom: Questions from independent reads & articles
Remind: Text app used to announce big due dates
(text to this number = 81010; message
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

3. Classroom Policies Respectful Safe Responsible Expectations*
Classroom Policies
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Expectations
We Will Be…
Respectful
Safe
Responsible
These expectations are posted on the wall in our classroom and throughout the school.
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

4. Negative Consequences*
Classroom Policies
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Positive Rewards
Verbal praise
Spirit card
Candy
Negative Consequences
Verbal warning
Break detention
Office referral
Phone call home to arrange a parent-teacher-student conference
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

5. Course Goals-Language Arts*
Course Goals-Language Arts
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We will study…
Fiction
Poetry
Non-fiction/Expository
Grammar
Speaking & Technology skills
We will learn to write…
Narrative essays
Argumentative essays
Expository essays
Summaries
We will read…
1 novels The Watson’s go to Birmingham—1963
(Christopher Paul Curtis)
We will focus on…
Fundamental Grammar Skills
Greek/Latin Affixes
Content Vocabulary
Grade Level Common Core ELA standards
Academic Vocabulary
Close Reading
Annotating Text
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

6. Supplies - Language Arts*
Supplies - Language Arts
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Sharpened pencils
Black or blue ink pen
College ruled notebook paper
Binder with a section for Language Arts
Organizational planner
3-subject spiral notebook for Vocabulary and Terms, Grammar, and Writing notes.
Highlighter
Silent reading book
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

7. Grading-Absent/Late Work*
Grading-Absent/Late Work
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If your child is ABSENT…
Check Edweb for assignments or downloadable documents
He/She has 2 days upon returning to complete any missed work
If your child turns in an assignment LATE…
Grading goes down to a 75% and then is graded for quality and the following of directions
If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent your child from turning in an assignment on time…
, call, or send a signed note in with your child
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

8. *
Grading-Scale
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Grades are computed on a percentage basis. Final grades will incorporate class work, homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and participation. Please note computers do sometimes error, so please check the ABI grade postings regularly to ensure that your child’s grade is accurate. Grades are also posted on the classroom bulletin board.
A= %
B= 79-88%
C= 69-78%
D= 59-68%
F= 58-0%
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

9. How to Contact Me Teacher: Mrs. Kimberly Carlos Phone: 986.7480 x21407*
How to Contact Me
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Teacher: Mrs. Kimberly Carlos
Phone: x21407
Website: edweb.pylusd.org/kcarlos
Help hours: Break
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*

10. Q&A Any questions? 4/5/2019 Back to School Night *
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Any questions?
4/5/2019
Back to School Night
Back to School Night-Mrs. Carlos*