1. Ms. Cherry’s 2nd Grade Parent ORIENTATION
August 24, 2015

2. A typical day in our classroom:

3. How we learn! Workshop Model
Whole Group – learn (at the carpet with EQ notebook)
Partner/independent/small group – apply and practice (centers, classwork, guided groups)
Reflection/Assessment (share and compare)

4. 3Rs and Class DOJO School Rules: Respectful! Responsible! Ready!
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5. Flipped Classroom http://mscherrysfab2nd.weebly.com

6. Homework Assigned on Fridays and is due the following Friday.
Homework is a practice of objectives we’ve addressed.
Assigned on Fridays and is due the following Friday.
Take home projects will be assigned 1-2 a quarter.
Flipped lessons will be assigned daily on our class website.
Classwork can be reviewed and completed at home.

7. Grades MCSD assigns a grading scale with the following weights:
60% Assessment
40% Practice
Example assignments taken for a grade:
Reading – vocabulary quizzes, reading comprehension tests, skills test, fluency probes
Math – Reteaching, assessment, and performance tasks
ELA – Morning work quizzes, grammar quizzes, writing rubrics and performance tasks
Phonics – spelling tests
Social Studies/Science – Quizzes, webquests, and performance tasks

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