1. Welcome to Back-to-School Night
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Kacey D. Michaylo, Teacher of English

2. Talking Points teacher introduction
class expectations, policies, and procedures
course texts / curricula
teacher contact information / website

3. Teacher Introduction Education and Professional Training
M.S. Leadership in Educational Administration
Licensure Program: Principal
July 2015-Present
Capella University
B.A. English, K-12 Teacher of English
Minor, Psychology
Magna Cum Laude
September 2005-May 2010
Kean University
Teaching Experience
Jefferson Township School District
Jefferson Township High School
2017-Present
Morris Hills Regional District
Morris Knolls High School
Perth Amboy Public Schools
Perth Amboy High School
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Goals and Visions
21st Century Learning Classroom pedagogy (student inquiry-based & technology)
field trip(s); learning beyond the classroom
grant-writing; eReaders and/or class library
poetry slam with guest poet/speaker
JTHS British Invasion 2018
JTHS Extracurricular / Professional Endeavors
School Improvement Panel (ScIP), Member
after school tutoring (schedule on website)
Teacher Introduction

4. Class Expectations, Policies, and Procedures
Grading
Formative 25% & Summative 75% (min. two per week)
Scoring rubrics are accompanied with each summative assessment and provided to students prior to beginning their work--they are made aware of what is necessary to achieve an exemplary standing.
Assigned Work, Resources, and Class Materials
All assignments, class resources and materials are uploaded on Google Classroom. If a student is absent, it is his or her responsibility to check Google Classroom for the day(s) missed.
Assessment/Evaluation Procedures
Linkit! benchmarks (3)
English 11 common assessments (3)
data-driven instruction
Technology
Students are required to sign up for the following technological mediums for daily use:
Google Classroom
Remind
Turnitin
Additional software programs can be found on my website,
Class Rules and Expectations
Do things that will NOT prevent me from teaching you, or your classmates, from learning.
Respect yourself, others, and your classroom/school.
Come prepared to learn, each and every day.

5. Course Texts / Curricula
Full PDF download of the Board-approved curricula may be found on my website
kaceymichaylo.weebly.com
Units of Study
Unit I
The Art of Temptation
Unit II
The Noble Savage
Unit III
The Search for Identity
Unit IV
Social Enlightenment

6. Teacher Contact Info / Website
kaceymichaylo.weebly.com
(973) , Classroom D2
Google Classroom ( on sign-in sheet)
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to contact me directly or your child’s counselor to arrange a meeting. Together, teachers and parents make a GREAT team!