1. Welcome Parents
of Class 5A

2. TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACH
Class, team, individual
Team building activities
Collaborative learning

3. WHY USE THIS APPROACH?
When students are engaged in the learning process:
They pay attention and concentrate
They are motivated
They learn more and develop social skills
They interact and learn from each other; not only from the teacher

4. TEAM BUILDING
Students will change seats every month and will rotate within the teams
This helps students:
feel included and appreciated by classmates and teachers
be actively involved in their own learning
have positive expectations from others that they will succeed
learn the value of working and cooperating with others

5. GENERAL INFORMATION Please be prompt. Lessons begin at 8:15.
Follow dress code. Make sure hair is tidy.
Please be organized. Students should prepare their school bag from the night before.
All textbooks and exercise books to be kept at school unless needed for homework.
Homework should be returned the following day.
Books should be kept neat and tidy.

6. CLASS WEBSITE

7. TABLETS
Students will be using their tablets at school and will use it for homework, projects and interactive learning
Students should make sure that their tablets are fully charged on a daily basis
Students must take care of their tablets

8. THE BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY
Makes learning more fun
Technology prepares students for the future
Helps students remember what they learn
Technology helps students learn at their own pace
Supports differentiated instruction

9. HOMEWORK
All homework assigned is expected back the following school day, unless stated otherwise.
Tasks assigned on websites such as Education City, Night Zookeeper are expected to be completed by the due date.
“Homework column” on board – students are expected to copy their h/w from the board but can also double check on the class website.

10. TESTS, QUIZZES AND GRADES
Tests in certain subjects after each concept has been taught. You will be notified a week in advance.
Sometimes there will be quizzes without prior warning based on material covered and after the appropriate drilling in class.
Grades are based on class participation, effort, homework completion, enthusiasm, presentation of work, class projects, tests and quizzes.

11. LIBRARY
Students will go to the library once a week (Mondays, 3rd period).
Students are expected to read their library books.
Students are encouraged to read on a daily basis.
Students may be asked to do an oral or written book report from time to time on the book they have chosen from the library.

12. CONTACT Office hours: Tuesday 5th and 6th periods (11:20-12:30)

13. Thank you for your attention
By Nastasia Ioannou