1. Room 15 Ms. Ambros 2015-2016

2. Math  Math Series (does not spiral, teaching on/above grade level)  Home learning  Hands-on/ Centers  White Boards  Technology:  Pete’s PowerPoints, others  Fridays – Block Test

3. iReady Reading & Math (home/school)

4. Science  Follow Pacing Guide  Hands-on/ Research  Investigations/ Experiments  Scientific Method/ Science Journals  Mondays - Assessment

5. Social Studies  Florida Geography and History  Hands on/ Research  In class projects/ quarterly project  Thursday Assessments  Technology: Pete’s Power Points  Thursday - Assessment

6. Communication  Best form of communication:  notes in agenda (check daily!)  e-mail lambros@dadeschools.netlambros@dadeschools.net  Test/Quizzes:  No copies allowed to be taken home  Can request to come in to see student folder  Effort Grade – based on HL, class participation, completion of classwork  Conduct Grade- based on behavior and learning personal self control

7. Record of Attendance: (Board Policy 5200)  School Attendance – Students are to be counted in attendance only if they are actually present for at least two (2) hours of the day or engaged in a school-approved educational activity.  Early Sign-outs: No student shall be released within the final thirty (30) minutes of the school day unless authorized by the principal.

8. Conduct Guidelines  Conduct grades are to be used to communicate clearly to both students and their parents the teacher's evaluation of a student's behavior and citizenship development. These grades are independent of academic and effort grades. The conduct grade must be consistent with the student's overall behavior in class and should not be based on a single criterion.  A -- A conduct grade of "A" reflects excellent behavior on the part of the student. The student consistently demonstrates outstanding behavior consistent with classroom, school, and district standards.  B -- A conduct grade of "B" reflects consistently good behavior. The student meets established standards for student conduct.  C -- A conduct grade of "C" reflects satisfactory behavior. The student's overall behavior is generally acceptable according to established standards of conduct.  D -- A conduct grade of "D" shows that improvement is needed in the student's overall behavior. The student does not consistently demonstrate behavior which is acceptable.  F -- A conduct grade of "F" reflects unsatisfactory behavior overall. The student regularly violates established classroom, school, or district standards of behavior.

9. Effort Guidelines  Effort Grades. are utilized to convey both to students and their parents the teacher's evaluation of a student's effort as related to the instructional program. These grades are independent of academic and conduct grades. In assigning an effort grade, the teacher must consider the student's potential, study habits, and attitude. Three numerical grades are used to reflect effort in grades 1-12:  1 -- An effort grade of "1" indicates outstanding effort on the part of the student. The student will, when necessary, complete a task again in order to improve the results. The student consistently attends to assigned tasks until completed and generally exerts maximum effort on all tasks. The student consistently works to the best of his/her ability.  2 -- An effort grade of "2" indicates satisfactory effort on the part of the student. All work is approached with an appropriate degree of seriousness. The student usually finishes assignments on time and usually stays on task. The student usually works at a level commensurate with his/her ability.  3 -- An effort grade of "3" reflects insufficient effort on the part of the student. Little attention is paid to completing assignments well and/or on time or to completing them in a manner commensurate with the student's ability.

10. Supplies  1 journal first half of year ; 2 nd journal when that one is filled  1 three prong, 2 pocket folder  White board  Traveling Pencil Pouch: 2 pencils 1 glue stick 1 pencil eraser 1 green pen Scissors 8-16 Crayons or colored pencils White board marker and eraser

11. Important Events  Birthdays – not allowed in cafeteria  Food allergies – send documentation of any allergies to teacher (also, provide info to room parent).

12. Extra Help at Home  Math: http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/  Big Brainz Multiplication Games - http://www.bigbrainz.com/ http://www.bigbrainz.com/  Science - http://pbskids.org/games/science.html and http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/http://pbskids.org/games/science.html http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/  Social Studies - http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/  Typing Game- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

13. Extras!  Scholastic Book Club  https :// orders.scholastic.com/HLLPY