2. Mrs. Bianco welcomes you!

3. What do I expect from an eighth grader?

4. Be Responsible! Take responsibility for actions (or lack of actions). ~be honest. ~make up missed work. ~do homework. ~follow the rules. ~be nice!

5. Eighth graders should: --Ask questions if confused. --Stay for remedial. --Try to advocate for themselves.

6. Handwriting Expectation of legibility. Unacceptable work must be rewritten.

7. Grades: Where does the grade come from?

8. Eighth Grade English Vocabulary25%

9. Eighth Grade English Vocabulary25% Writing30%

10. Eighth Grade English Vocabulary25% Writing30% Literature30%

11. Vocabulary25% Writing30% Literature30% Homework15%

12. How do parents know what the grades are?

13. Contract (Already signed)

14. Parent Portal Grades appear as soon as they are entered. Remember some assignments take longer than others to grade!

15. Homework Homework is expected to be – Neat – Complete – On Time Late homework is not accepted for credit. Remember to check “This Week At A Glance…” (the weekly calendar) in hard copy (handed out every Monday) AND on my website.

16. Mrs. Bianco’s Website How do I get there? Go to the District Website Go to “For Students” Go to “Teacher Websites” Find and Click on “Bianco, Christine” (Unfortunately I did not use my more appropriate name of “Cruella”) Voila!! My Website (We will visit there in a bit)

17. Always talk to your child Ask to see homework. Ask to see long and short term assignments. Help your child set up a schedule, if he/she needs your help with this. Encourage your child to seek help from the teacher before the “last minute”. Encourage your child to advocate for him/herself.

18. Progress Reports Check the portal for the School Progress Report and Report Card

19. CC-ELA-NYS English Language Arts Exam (AKA “The EVIL Language Arts Exam”) The ELA is a three day exam given in April to assess your child’s achievement and growth….

20. High School is just around the corner… Help your child advocate for him/herself to become a truly independent learner!

21. Let’s go to the Websites!!!