1. Welcome to 8A Open House Mr. Bostic—Science, Literature & Composition Miss Dalton—ISU student teacher Mrs. Campbell—Learning Resource Mrs. Dickinson—Math, Literature & Composition Mrs. Gallier—Social Studies, Literature & Composition Mr. Wright—Language Arts, Literature & Composition

2. Teaming Team of Students Team of Teachers Team of Parents

3. Teaming creates many possibilities. Coordination of assignments, projects, and tests Assignment tracking Better communication Daily team meetings Team building activities Reward activities Field trips Block days And much more!!

4. Student Progress Progress Reports Report Cards Eligibility Skyward Grades Online –Contact Guidance if you do not have a login –Encourage your child to check Skyward periodically

5. Organization Check assignment notebook. Help your student to stay organized. Check assignment quality and completeness. Students should have binder/folder, laptop, independent reading book and notebook in each core class. Online Texts – information on team web page

6. Learning Resource Intervention Collaboration with Core teachers Co-teaching model All students

7. Communication Student responsibility Web Site: Academic Teams on the EJHS site, click on 8AAcademic Teams on the EJHS site, click on 8A Email (24 hours) Phone Number: 557-4406 Team Meeting time: 9:30-10:15 Questions, Concerns— Please Communicate

8. 8A Team Schedule Use team class time flexibly Team classes: 1 st, 4 th, 5 th, 6 th, and 7 th 8 th hour is Tutorial or music class P.E./Practical Arts are 2 nd & 3 rd

9. Assignment Policy ABSENT WORK: The handbook policy will be followed: one day to make up assignments for each day of absence. LATE WORK:Homework is expected to be turned in on the day it is due; however, it will be accepted up to the end of the current chapter for half-credit. After completion of the chapter, no further late work will be accepted.

10. Handbook policy Cell phones off and ready to learn Cell Phones

11. Digital Conversion -Each student will be assigned a laptop to be used in all classes and at home -Textbooks-online/classroom sets -Additional resource, not a replacement -Varying levels of implementation

12. State Farm Volunteer Program Coffee House Team cookout Team parent representatives-see sign up at the exit table Volunteer Opportunities

13. Team t-shirts Team t-shirts are for sale at: www.booster.com/8awww.booster.com/8a $15.00 each Order forms will be passed out later this week to those families who are unable to order online (due September 8). Last day to order online is September 15.

14. Thank you for coming! On your way out, please stop at the exit table and sign up for volunteer opportunities.