1. Welcome Parents!

2. Welcome to another School Year Mrs. Katherine Hoyt  CR class of 93  Undergraduate - Rider University  Graduate - La Salle University  Here since 03/04 school year  Certification areas – Elementary Education K-6, Special Education K-12, Secondary Social Studies 7-12

3. Miss Kristin Panacio  Central Bucks East class of 2007  Gwynedd-Mercy University  First year in Council Rock, previously at Central Bucks School District and Wissahickon School District  Certification areas – Elementary Education K-6, Special Education K-12, Secondary English 7-12, Social Studies 7-9, Science 7-9, Math 7-9

4. Communication Interims -10/6, 12/11, 2/26, 5/6 Report Cards – 11/20, 2/8, 4/20, June (mailed and online) HAC – https://hac.crsd.org/homeaccess/https://hac.crsd.org/homeaccess/ Phone – 215.944.1100 Email – khoyt@crsd.orgkhoyt@crsd.org Website –Assignments posted http://www.crsd.org/Page/7480 http://www.crsd.org/Page/7480

5. Course Objectives 9 th – Post Civil War through WWII 10 th –Cold War through Present Day with a Government & Economics Review Reading Comprehension and writing is developed through the use of the curriculum. Proactive not reactive Multiple Intelligences Penn Literacy Network

6. Classroom Management Make-up Work – Me, website, HAC. Due before the chapter test. Return of Assessments –all assignments are returned and expected to remain in binder Grading Policy – grades will be calculated as follows: (points earned / total points possible) X 100% Tests / Quizzes In Class Assignments Homework Assignments Daily 5 Writing Assignments

7. Homework Expectations Homework should be completed independently and take no more than 10 minutes. Purpose – for us to learn what your child knows on a given topic or for your child to get an idea what we will be covering in class. Poem, headlines, drawings vocabulary, categorizing, etc.

8. What You Can Expect From Us Communication Consistency & Structure Clear Expectations Empathy and Understanding Knowledge and Professionalism We all have the same goal: to make sure each student succeeds. Let’s work together to make this a great year for everyone!

9. What We Expect From You You are the most important people in your child’s life. Rapport and collaboration

10. Textbook online version http://connected.mcgraw- hill.com/connected/login.do http://connected.mcgraw- hill.com/connected/login.do

11. Clinic WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP! Clinic Hours are Tuesday & Thursday 2:15-3:00 I will record the date they attended. Many times I am available Monday & Wednesday as well.

12. Thank you for attending Back to School Night. We hope this experience has been of value to you. We look forward to a successful year of growth and discovery for your child. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at the email or phone numbers listed above.