Transcript Hilda Walker - Summit Hill

HILDA WALKER
Curriculum Night
Ms. Hourihan-6th Grade
September 2, 2014
WELCOME!
 I graduated from Illinois State University last May.
 Last year I worked at Indian Trail as a paraprofessional and 2nd
grade teacher.
 Student taught for a year with 6th and 3rd grade.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Language Arts is broke down into two disciplines, English &
Reading.
This class is designed to assist the student in developing
writing, reading, and grammar skills.
During the course of the year, students will learn to
distinguish among parts of speech, to write in various
forms, to develop vocabulary, and to read and
understand various forms of literature.
READING P1, P4, & P6
In reading we will work on reading, writing, listening, poetry,
and fluency skills.
The text includes all types of reading genres.
Tests, quizzes, daily homework assignments, group projects,
reading logs, etc. will be assigned throughout year.
We will also read a variety of novels throughout the year. We
will start with Tuck Everlastiong by Natalie Babbitt.
Students are to have a novel with them at all times. It is
student’s responsibility to renew his/her novel.
ENGLISH P3 & P7
The English curriculum will consist of the text, writing
assignments/essays, and journal writing.
Students will work on writing using 6 traits model and
common core standards.
Students will study grammar units and incorporate
grammar skills into writing.
Students will be reading, analyzing, and writing poetry.
Tests, daily homework assignments, essays, etc. will be
assigned throughout the year.
ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK
•Tool for communication between classroom and home.
•Daily homework assignments are posted in class as well as
on my webpage.
•Students should write EVERYTHING that I write on the class
assignment notebook page.
•Decisions on whether to bring home work completed in class
should be established by parents/guardians.
•I do not force students to bring home materials – each
student must decide and make choices for themselves, and be
held accountable for their decisions
HOMEWORK POLICY
•HOMEWORK (Reference Board Policy 6:290)
•The parents and the school are joined in the common purpose
of helping students make the greatest possible educational
advancement. When homework is assigned, the school will
endeavor to explain what is to be done so that the child can
work independently.
•Homework is a vital part of the learning process, and all
homework assigned is meant to reinforce concepts learned in
class.
•Students must be prepared every day for class discussions,
group work, and independent assessments.
• My expectation is that all work assigned should be
completed with the student’s best effort, and turned in on
time.
HOMEWORK POLICY
Assignment 1
Day 1
Step 1 - Warning issued OR start process (see step 2)
Step 2 - Student fills out Homework Notice (pink slip) and staples to assignment
- Teacher option for Studyhall, Academic Assistance or completing at home
Day 2
Step 3- Homework returned – PROCESS COMPLETE. If not, see step 4
Step 4 - Reduction in points (20% deduction)
- Student fills out pink slip and staples to assignment
- Teacher option for Studyhall, Academic Assistance or completing at home
Day 3
Step 5 - Homework returned - PROCESS COMPLETE. If not, see step 6
Step 6 - Teacher calls home to discuss reason for missing homework. Teacher discretion to
assign final grade on assignment as ‘zero,
HOMEWORK POLICY
Process starts over for next assignment at Day One
Missing assignment 4 the following steps are included
- Teacher must call parent
- Teacher assigns two days of Academic Assistance and works out plan with
parent
Missing assignment 5 the following steps are included
- Teacher must call parent
- Teacher assigns three days of Academic Assistance and works out plan with
parent
Missing assignment 6 the following steps are included
- Teacher writes minor referral – checking the’ other’ box – writes in the
description 6 separate missing assignments
- Teacher must set up Parent/Team Conference to discuss homework concern
- Teacher sends student to the office with referral and all homework notices for
Administration to issue detention and begin RtI process
GRADING
Homework
• 25% of final grade
• Some assignments are checked-in and marked in PowerSchool with a green
√(no letter grade). These assignments are just as important as any other
assignment, and are subject to the homework policy just like any other
assignment.
Quizzes
• 35% of final grade
Tests
• 40% of final grade
• Long term projects and formal lab reports may be counted as a test grade
Contact Info
Teacher: I can be available by appointment before school,
and after school.
Academic Assistance: Academic Assistance is offered
Monday through Friday after school.
Website: Visit the school’s website for weekly updates,
homework lists, and teacher sites. The site is very useful
when students are absent or going to be absent. Website can
be accessed at http://www.summithill.org then find link to
Hilda Walker School. Once on the Walker site, click on the
Teacher Pages icon which will list teacher sites including
mine which is under (Hourihan).
Email: [email protected]
I am looking forward to a great year
and partnership!
Thank you for coming to Hilda
Walker’s Curriculum Night.
Ms. Hourihan
THANK YOU
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