Dear Parents/Guardians: I am sorry that I am unable to attend Back-to-School Night as it conflicts with a Parent Orientation at my son’s new school. I sent home notice on Friday, Aug. 18—I hope you received it from your child. Please view this power point to see the topics that I would have addressed. --Mrs. Ritz

San Pedro High School Back - to – School Night Welcome to Room E-210!

Mrs. Ritz – English Language Arts Four ways to stay informed: 1.) Check grades and assignments on Schoology. 2.) My email: jkr3090@lausd.net 3.) School website: www.sanpedrohs.org 4.)Phone messages: 310-519-6501

Classes I teach: English 10 Honors Period 1 & 2 English 9 Honors Period 5 & 6 Fall Semester Objectives: Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening; Literature analysis & development of expository, persuasive and narrative writing.

Use Schoology and agendas to be on top of deadlines and assignments. General Academic Expectations: REALLY give an honest try at academic integrity and engagement. Have a positive attitude! Use Schoology and agendas to be on top of deadlines and assignments. Attend class daily, meet deadlines & ask for help when you need it.

Some typical activities: Classroom Routines Spiral Notebooks: We use two-three notebooks 1. Journals—often used as an opening activity. These are timed, on-demand writing exercises. 2. Literary spirals—these are used to respond to literature, write academic notes, and to practice academic writing. 3. In a spiral, or other book of choice, students write their daily agendas to assist in personal organization and to communicate daily academic activities with parents. Teaching strategies I favor: Read/Discuss, Graphic Organizers/Concept maps, Collaborative Groups,, Pair-sharing, and lots of independent reading and writing. Typical Assessments (formative & summative): quiz, test, essays (partial or complete), socratic seminars, spiral completion.

My conference periods are 3 and 6. My Goals for tonight: I want to make sure everyone knows how to contact me. EMAIL is the most efficient form of communication for me: jkr3090@lausd.net My conference periods are 3 and 6. 2) Please make a point to contact me directly if your student has any particular needs or patterns that I should know about. This would help me to better meet his or her needs.

(Email is best contact) San Pedro High School: HOME OF PIRATE PRIDE! Teachers who care! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s formal education. Jennifer Ritz jkr3090@lausd.net (Email is best contact)

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