Welcome to Fremont Jr. High Reading RD 54/RD 55 Reading and Linguistics IV/V

Objectives Increase student achievement by strengthening decoding skills, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and writing Teach the 2010ELAS Common Core Standards

Reading Placement 7 th Grade students are placed according to various types of data. This data includes: 5 th /6 th grade AIMS scores 6 th grade Acuity and DRP scores 6 th grade teacher recommendations (fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and overall grade level reading abilities) 8 th Grade students are placed according to their 7th grade AIMS, DRP post-test, and Acuity C scores.

What is Reading and Linguistics? Reading and Linguistics is a two semester course designed to increase the reading skills of students who are not at a proficient level. The main curriculum focus is reading from a variety of texts and supplemental materials using explicit grammar instruction to improve reading skills.

Materials and Resources 7 th /8 th grade Social Studies Resource Materials Junior Scholastic Magazine

Staying Informed Planners - will have any homework assignments and due dates for major tests/projects MyMPS - will have grades posted as well as attendance records Teacher Website Calendars - will have classroom topics and major due dates

Homework Students will occasionally have homework - if assignments are not completed during class time. Check your child’s planner for any homework assignments. Students should be reading a book at their independent reading level as often as time permits. Research shows that students who read outside of school do better during school and on standardized tests.

Grading Policy Students total grade will be made up of assessments and assignments. Assessments will be weighted at 80% and assignments at 20%. Students may redo any assessment or assignment as long as they have received additional instruction.

Make-up Policy Students have two days for every one day missed (excused absence) to make up assignments and still receive full credit. If the assignment is turned in late points will be deducted. Students have until the end of the quarter to turn in missing work. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for and turn in missing assignments.

Contact Information Jillian Lowe – RD54/RD Tutoring Times: Posted on the board every Monday

Thanks! I look forward to a productive and rewarding school year. I appreciate the time you have taken to attend Curriculum Night.