The Eighth Grade Team welcomes Parents and Guardians! Open House 2013-2014 The Eighth Grade Team welcomes Parents and Guardians!

Team Teachers Mrs. Bolls – Integrated Language Arts Mrs. Bonds – Science Mrs. Dudones – Integrated Language Arts Mrs. Hostutler – Resource Intervention Specialist Mr. Koch – American History Mr. McGovern – Geometry and Pre- Algebra Miss Weidig – Algebra and Pre-Algebra

Student Schedule 7:55 – 8:02 Enter Building 8:02 Must be in First Period 40 Minute Class Periods 2 or 3 Minute Passing Periods (restroom, drink, etc.) Lunch after Fourth Period Intervention/Advisory Period after Fifth Period Specials during Second and Eighth Period

Assignments We will all give a multitude of points! “Homework Hotlines” are available on the team bulletin board. These list the in-class assignments and homework for each day. You should pick these up when you are absent! Contact Mrs. Hostutler by calling the office or e-mailing her if your child is absent for 3 or more days to make arrangements to pick up work.

Grading Policies Grades are based on performance standards. Academic Practice and Academic Achievement are both valuable. Work is expected to be completed on time. Wednesday Opportunity Zeros will be assigned for work not attempted or completed after multiple opportunities (if not completed by the end of the unit)

Using ProgressBook Creating a Student Account – Step 1

Using ProgressBook Creating a Student Account – Step 2

ProgressBook Alerts RECEIVE ALERTS FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS & LOW MARKS Parents can sign up to receive daily email alerts for missing assignments and low grades by choosing the "alerts" option under Family Information.  The low grade option requires you to record a letter grade (C, D, etc.). 

Remind 101 Safe way to receive reminders via text and/or e-mail Appropriate for students and/or parents Pick up the code sheet if you want to sign up  (Mrs. Bolls, Mrs. Bonds, Mrs. Dudones)

B.Y.O.T: Technology Policy Technology is used for educational purposes or with teacher permission. If students have technology out or headphones on without permission, the team will confiscate and turn them in to the office for parent retrieval. School is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

Team Rules School Wide Policy T: Treat others with Kindness I: Individual Responsibility G: Good Citizenship E: Engage in Learning R: Respect People/Property

Consequences Behavior/Demerit Cards Detentions Tuesdays from 3:00 to 3:30 No exceptions for sports, activities, etc. Saturday School Team Conferences Office Referrals

Rewards Recognition for exceeding behavioral expectations (no demerits or one demerit for a minor infraction) Recognition for exceeding academic expectations (no Ds or Fs) T.I.G.E.R. Awards and Activities

Lockers Locks: Students are to provide their own locks. Ignore at Own Risk Periodic Locker Clean-Outs

Supplies Check team list and individual teacher lists. Headphones or ear buds – NEW this year! No Backpacks, Purses, Bags, etc. in classes! Ladies are allowed to go to their lockers for personal supplies. PLEASE replenish quarterly!!!!

Team Supplies Please bring 2 Boxes of Tissues for Period 1 Teacher Additional Supplies Requested: Last Names A through F – 1 Container of Disinfecting Wipes Last Names G through L – 2 Packs of Looseleaf Paper Last Names M through R – 1 Pack of Pencils and/or Blue or Black Ink Pens Last Names S through Z – 1 Pack of Colored Pencils

Eighth Grade T-Shirt Sale Class of 2018 T-Shirts CF Logo and Class of 2018 on Front Student Names on Back Will be available in October – to be available in time for holiday shopping  Order Form will be distributed and e- mailed Wear on special events days, rewards days, team days, etc.

Parental Involvement Team Conferences – Scheduled during team meeting in the afternoon– contact Miss Weidig Updates on team website http://www.cfalls.org/content_page.aspx?schoolid =3&cid=220 Academic Alerts

The Eighth Grade Team is looking forward to a great year!!!