1. Ms. Mourdock AC Language Arts Class
Welcome Parents!
Ms. Mourdock
AC Language Arts Class

2. A little about me… McCleskey Middle School Kennesaw State University
and Gifted Endorsement
Kennesaw State University
2010
HTMS Student
Returns to HTMS 2014!

3. Expectations Be present and ready to learn.
Have a positive attitude to achieve your goals.
Use respectful language and tones.
Always put forth your best effort.
Follow teacher directions.

4. Journaling and IAN (Interactive Notebook)
Students will use their journal/IAN on a near daily basis.
Unless needed for a specific reason, they live here.
Some journals are fun, some are thought provoking, but all serve academic purposes.
IAN is where we will take notes about the contents we’re working on.

5. Sample Prompt

6. How will my student be graded?
Essays/Projects/Tests
40%
Tests, essays, projects
Quizzes
30%
Academic Vocabulary, Writing Skills Grammar
Classwork
25%
Classwork, warm-ups, notebook checks
Homework 5%
Primarily completion

7. Keeping In Touch Agenda for homework Blog for daily assignments
Reading and Writing with Huskies
Synergy for grades
any of us with any concerns

8. If you wish to donate… Tissues Scissors Hand Sanitizer Paper Band Aids
Books
Spiral/Composition Notebooks
Candy (Chocolate for teachers)

9. Any Questions??
Feel free to jot any questions or comments down on a sticky and place them on the “parking lot!”
Please include contact information, so we can get in touch with you.