1. Welcome Back!
LA 6
(~Language Arts ~)

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

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

8. 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

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

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

11. 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) X 707