1. Mrs. Hutchinson’s Class Session 1 – 6:00-6:20 Session 2 – 6:20 – 6:40 Session 3 – 6:40 – 7:00

2. Mrs. Hutchinson --- Saxon Mathematics Mrs. Runyan --- Social Studies Mrs. Spangler --- Science Your homeroom teacher will cover Language Arts (Saxon Grammar, Wonder’s and Core Knowledge Literature, Step Up Writing)

3.  Students can come up to their home room at 7:45am  They will have time to use the restroom and get organized for the day  By 8:00 they should be seated, beginning bell work; while attendance is being taken  If a student is tardy more than 10 times, they will loose their dress of choice days…  After school, carpool is from 3:25-3:40 ish

4.  Students will enter classroom  8:00-8:32 Step Up Writing  8:34-9:37 Core Class 1  Core Classes consist of Math, Science, and Social Studies  Students will rotate from class to class based on their individual schedules  9:39-10:42 Core Class 2  10:44-11:33 Specials  Computer Science, Spanish, Study Skills, Art, Music, PE  11:35-12:10 Saxon Grammar  12:10-12:50 Lunch/Recess  12:52-1:57 Core Class 3  2:00-3:05 Reading  3:05-3:25 Homeroom (T/Th Recess, M/W/F Enrichment)

5.  Students will have a rigorous year in math. They will have daily work and weekly assessments. ◦ Cumulative Assessments 80% ◦ Power Up Facts 5% ◦ Power Up Problem Solving 5% ◦ Homework 10%, yet so very important…  Link for Text Book ◦ 1. Go to www. academycharter.org ◦ 2. Click on Homework Pages under Students ◦ 3. Click on Saxon Math and CPO Science Books in the top right hand corner ◦ 4. Log on with: ◦ Password: acsschool ◦ 5. Click your Saxon Math textbook

6.  Math – Expect homework on a daily basis, Monday through Friday (except on test days)  Grammar – This year students will also have daily grammar homework as well  Reading and Writing – We will try to get as much work as we can done in class, however at times do not be surprised if some comes home.

7.  Assignments are expected to be completed and turned in on time. This is the students responsibility.  If assignments are late, but turned in later that day or the next day, students will receive 80% credit on what the score would have been.  On the second day, they will receive 50% credit,  On day three it will be entered as a zero in the grade book.  Infinite Campus will be notated with “*M” for missing assignments.  I only update IC once a week.

8.  Please let your child be responsible for his/her homework, as they grow and develop more independence.  Growth in education is like a three-legged stool and each of us has a part: Student, Parent, Teacher  Be an active part, but let them do their part!

9.  Students must maintain grades to participate in ACS sports. Please review the student handbook on our website.

10.  Please refer to the Dress Code Policy and consequences for clarification. ◦ 1 st Violation – Warning ◦ 2 nd Violation – Loss of Next Dress of Choice Day ◦ 3 rd Violation – Loss of all Dress of Choice Days  It will be enforced and violations will be sent home for a signature.

11.  I will use email and our classroom website to communicate classroom needs or information. I will use email to keep in touch about your child, when needed. This is the quickest and most efficient way to communicate. Feel free to email me as well. I will get back with you as soon as I can. I usually do not check e-mail after 5:00 pm, still trying to be a mom at home… Please make sure your email address stays updated.

12.  1. Go to www.academycharter.org (ACS Homepage)www.academycharter.org  2.Click on ACS staff  3. Scroll and click on Teacher pages  4. Go to Mrs. Hutchinson tab Some things you will find under Mrs. Hutchinson’s tab  Math Link will have daily homework assignments  Language Arts Link will have homework assignments  Resources-documents, links to websites, guidelines, etc.  Wish List – Items that would be helpful for the classroom

13. Appropriate morning snacks are fruit, veggies, yogurt, cheese, crackers, bread, health bars, healthy cereals. Students should not bring the following for morning snacks: chips, cookies, sugary treats, popcorn (too messy), Ramen Noodles. Birthday treats are always welcome! It is a district policy that they should be store bought so ingredients are listed and accessible. We do have life-threatening nut/peanut allergies, so no snacks with obvious nut/peanuts. THANK YOU for supporting our healthy snacks policy!

14.  Please remember your students are rotating from teacher to teacher for core classes. Make sure you ask the appropriate teacher when you have questions about a certain subject… ◦ Mrs. Hutchinson for Mathematics ◦ Mrs. Runyan for Social Studies ◦ Mrs. Spangler for Science ◦ Homeroom teacher for Language Arts…

15.  Dates Monday, October 19- Wednesday, October 21 (The first day back from fall break)  I will send more information as the school year progresses

17.  Thank you for your time tonight!  I look forward to sharing your child with you this year!