1. 7 th Grade OCR Reading

2. Bachelors Degree - Muhlenberg College Masters Degree - The College of Saint Elizabeth Certificates Special Education K-12 Elementary K-8 HQT in Language Arts K-8, Math & Science Family has resided in LHT for over 30 years

3. Independent Novels Goal is to read 6 novels by June Presentations 5-10 pages a night Class Novels - more difficult Goal is to read 4 novels by June Skills Practice Vocabulary Building Text Selections Read Alouds

4. Given 7 days a week Read at least 5 pages a night Should not take hours (20-30 min) Will periodically have skills reinforcement worksheet Checked for completion Accepted late, but with significant point reduction Posted on the website www.longhill.org

5. Of Students Prepared Assignment pad, homework, notebook, folders, pencil/pen, Independent Novel Open Mind EVERYONE can find a book that they like Respectful Great job so far! Of Parents Work together as a team Communicate Positive and negative Model the usefulness of Reading Magazines Newspapers Novels

6. The following percentages will be used to calculate student’s marking period grades. 35% Tests 25% Projects 20% Quizzes 10% Homework 10% Classwork

7. Homework Passes Bathroom Passes Prizes We will have a weekly goal to work toward to earn incentives. The goal will vary based on the needs of the class.

8. I am looking forward to a great year!