1. Ms. Kristin Weand Phone: 215-944-2568 Email: kweand@crsd.org

2.  Teaming concept  5 core teachers with the same group of students  Enhanced awareness of students’ strengths and needs  6-day rotating schedule  Agenda planners for organization  Increased freedom = increased responsibility

3.  Reading  Writing  Speaking  Listening  Viewing  Researching The English and reading teacher work hand-in- hand to increase students’ fluency in these areas. How are the courses different?

4. Theme is Self-Discovery  Classroom texts  Class novels  Units of study  Vocabulary  Writing  Grammar  Speaking and listening  Research

5.  Materials needed on a daily basis:  3-ring binder with divider tabs  Loose leaf paper  Two pencils (at least)  Agenda book  Procedures:  Daily homework assignments  Long-term projects  Grading—Percentage points for a grade  No extra credit! Points for correcting assignments that fall below a “C”

6. Resource Activity Period: 8:15-8:45 Daily After School Clinic: Thursdays 3:00-3:45

7. Website: http://www.crsd.org//Domain/961 http://www.crsd.org//Domain/961 Homework Page: http://www.crsd.org/domain/967