2. Agenda 1.Teacher contact information 2.Teacher philosophy 3.Key skills for success 4.Grading System 5.Homework 6.What to bring to class everyday? 7.Class Routines and Procedures

3. Communication Best way to contact me is through email! My email ID: ssubramanian@pausd.org

4. Teacher Philosophy  Belief in the growth mindset:  Purposeful engagement and dedicated effort allows each person to reach their potential.  Belief in the importance of student self-advocacy  Belief in learning from mistakes

5. Key Skills for Success ** Time Management --Planning, prioritizing, and scheduling daily tasks ** Organization --cultivate the habit of filing handouts in the appropriate section --using the binder reminder to keep track of daily homework and long term assignments --developing a routine at home to remember & pack all things needed for next day’s class **Timeliness --task completion and submitting work --seeking assistance

6. What should a student bring to Mrs. Subramanian’s class everyday? Binder Reminder – to record HW, Quiz or Test dates etc Language Arts notebook Novel (if currently reading a literature novel) All handouts in the current quarter-- whether they are due next day or few days later or a month later Student’s personal collection of writing tools (pencils, red pens, erasers etc) Binder paper Please know that the items mentioned in the materials list sent home is to be considered as a suggestion only, and is not mandatory. The classroom also has supplies that is available to students. We greatly appreciate donations of any of these supplies!

7. Grading System  Four discrete quarters: --Each quarter is independent of the previous quarter.  Final grade reports are issued at the end of each quarter.  Hard copies of progress reports and final grade report will be sent home.  First Quarter: fewer instructional days; less time for new curriculum content

8. Homework  Average time spent daily per core teacher’s assignment = 30 minutes  Parents can sign off at the 30 min limit on the assignment sheet  Students meet with teacher for help with HW questions  Parents notify teacher when HW couldn’t be done  Students have HW buddies to double check HW info or to learn of material missed due to absence  HW Habitat: 3:15-4:30 pm on M,T, Th starting 9/3

9. Class Routines and Procedures Students have been made aware of class procedures and routines with regard to: o Daily Schedule & Agenda o Access to class room supplies o Absentee Bin with handouts for absentees o HW information section o Appointment Section o Observing the 4 Agreements in class o CCC Box for Cares, Concerns, Compliments o Class Officer positions per quarter

10. Parent Teacher Conferences Mrs. Do and I are planning to schedule the conferences around the middle of October. Once we finalize the dates and times we will inform you so that you can sign up for a date and time that suits your schedule.

11. Thank you very much for coming! Mrs. Do and I are looking forward to a great year with your children!!