Welcome Back! LA 6 (~Language Arts ~)

A little About Me: Graduated from CSULB with a BA in Liberal Studies Received my MA in Educational Technology Alumnae of the PVPUSD

Philosophy Statement: All students have the potential for success, and it is the responsibility of the educator to discover and nourish their potential in the most inspiring and structured ways possible.

Course Objectives To develop effective study habits and organizational skills. To facilitate creative writing, speaking, and thinking skills. To increase reading fluency and depth. To develop life long learners who use technology to enhance their studies. To create a community of well informed, responsible, caring citizens.

Policies Weekly homework assignments and due dates will be posted on the assignment board and Edlio. Late work is half off, and only allowed one day tardy. Extra credit is “extra” and will not always be available. Grades are determined based on points.

Projects/ Assignments 2 core novels: When You Reach Me, The Wednesday Wars 1 large essay per trimester Weekly vocabulary quizzes Weekly writing submissions (BOW) Reading Log/ Home Reading Calendar

Expectations Students are expected to stay organized, and remember the P’s: Be polite Be prepared Be positive Be proactive

Expectations Continued Open home- school communication Check Aeries and Edlio (link to website) “Team Triangle”- Student, School, Home; when we work together, the student is ALWAYS the winner! Student School Home

I Will… Update Aeries and Edlio every week Return phone calls and e-mails promptly. Be understanding Be encouraging Be consistent in my expectations

Spectacular! This year… Will be full of positive changes and growth Fundamental for a bright future Spectacular!

Communication Please feel free to call or e-mail me. The best time to reach me by phone is during 1st period (8:20-9:15) (310) 732-0900 X 707 hernandezam@pvpusd.net