1. Welcome to Mrs. Anderson’s Language Arts Class
Room 33
(Formally known as Ms. Freedman)

2. A little bit about me...
Attended school in WVUSD (Collegewood Elementary, Suzanne Middle School, Walnut High School)
B.A. in English from CSUF
Masters of Science in Reading and Literacy
Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential

3. Class Standards This class follows Common Core standards
Analyzing texts
Text-based assignments
I focus on collaboration and communication
21st century learners
Partner/group work
Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate in class

4. Concepts Covered Writer’s Workshop Realistic Fiction Argumentative
Informational
Novels/Short Stories/Articles
Poetry
Speaking/Listening
Syllabus is posted on Suzanne class website

5. Late Work, Absences, and Behavior
I accept late work at 50% credit until the end of each semester.
Students have as many days as they were absent to make up the work.
Discipline:
Verbal warning
Behavior notice (Students must identify their behavior and tell me how they can improve)
Call home
Counselor meeting (Mrs. McCarson)

6. Homework is always posted on the whiteboard, as well as on my class website
24 Book Challenge
Challenge rules are posted on my class website
Students must reading material of their choice to school everyday
Promotes a love of reading
Read with your child everyday
We utilize Chromebooks on a regular basis
Google Drive
Google Classroom
Class Routine

7. Social Emotional Learning
I have high expectations for:
Responsibility
Empathy
Respect
Effort
Growth Mindset
Students are expected to be good people, not just good students

8. Student Expectations There is a shift from 6th to 7th grade
Students are expected to advocate for themselves
Personal responsibility
Write down assignments and due dates
Check their own grades
with questions/concerns
Catch-up on late/missing work

9. Parent Expectations Help your child become more independent
Show them how to learn from mistakes
Practice SEL at home
Feel free to contact me with questions, comments, or concerns

10. Class Website & Contact Information
SMS website
Google Classroom
Contact Information:
(preferred)
Response within 24 hours (exception for weekends and holidays)
Do not check after 5pm
Phone: (909) ext

11. Advanced Language Arts
Higher expectations vs. more work
Advanced Language Arts does not automatically mean extra work
Deeper level thinking
More class discussion
Stronger analysis
Real world applications