Tonight’s Topics: Homework Homework – When is it Due? Grading Policy – How is Success Measured? Materials – What Students Will Need to Use Every Day How to Contact Mrs. Harris – Let’s Communicate! Book Orders – How to Help Build A Reading Environment in Room 309 After School Tutoring and Homework Help – Library

Homework Assignment #1 is due Each Friday. - Students are required to complete at home reading and reading log. Read Sun-Thurs Write Author, Title, Pages Read Write a 3 sentence summary Parents sign nightly Homework Assignment #2 is due End of the Month. - Students are required to read a book of the month and complete two writing assignments. Homework assignments are posted online visit Mrs. Harris’ webpage for details. Various assignments are given throughout school year such as essays and projects. HOMEWORK

PROJECTS Research paper Diorama My very own book project Song Analysis based on novel Interview Project

Grading Policy 100% - 90% = A 89% - 80 % = B 79% - 70% = C 69% - 60% = D 59% and Below = Fail Work Categories Classwork Classwork = 30% of the Student’s Grade Homework Homework = 20% of the Student’s Grade Projects Projects = 20% of the Student’s Grade Tests and Quizzes Tests and Quizzes = 25% of the Student’s Grade Performance = 5% of the Student’s Grade Only assignment that I accept late is anything that requires a parent signature. Ex: Grade sheet, test, etc.

Be A Star Student Consequences S- Supportive Warning T- Timely Conference with child A- Active Parent Contact R - Responsible Send to different class Detention

Materials Required In class every day, students should have the following: Composition Book 3 Ring Binder Multiple Pens and Pencils Paper Eraser

Contacting Mrs. Harris is best: is the most efficient and convenient way to communicate! Please me whenever you have a question or concern about the progress of your student. It is the quickest way for me to help! Remind 101= Period 1: ---to--- (408) 638 – 2266 Period 2: ---to--- (408) 638 – 2266 Period 4: ---to--- (408) 638 – 2266 Period 5: ---to--- (408) 638 – 2266 Remind 101 Will Txt Immediate Updates and Notes To You! Unfortunately you cannot respond.

Book Orders: Scholastic Every book you order on helps Mr. Adler to earn FREE BOOKS for our classroom library. Select “connect to your teacher” on Enter this code: HGX8Q Or go directly to this link:

Ways to Help at Home Help your child meet their deadlines No late assignments Have students study 30 minutes daily Check their Agenda daily