1. Welcome to 8th grade Where do I go to find agendas and assignments?
Mrs. Walworth’s Class Trexler Middle School Year
Welcome to 8th grade
 Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  
Class Rules
Follow directions.
Be polite.
Respect yourself and others.
Keep hands/feet to yourself.
Be prepared for class.
Clean up after yourself.
Give 100% effort always.
Class Expectations
Be in seat and ready to work when tardy bell rings.
Do not use electronic
devices in class without
teacher permission.
Raise your hand to speak or
leave your seat.
Bring all of your supplies to
class daily, including your
Tier 1 Laptop. Laptop
devices should be fully
charged daily! Also, it is
imperative that you handle
your device with care!
Complete all of your work
and turn it in on time.
Follow all Onslow County and Trexler Middle rules and policies within the classroom.
All About Mrs. Walworth
Welcome to my classroom!  I am excited to be a part of your student’s educational team.  Let me take a moment to tell you a little about myself.  I am a graduate of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio as we lived in the Cleveland area for seven years.  Our family recently relocated to North Carolina due to a military transfer.  My husband, of thirteen years, serves in the United States Coast Guard.  We have two wonderful children, ages 10 and 12.  In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, beaching, and relaxing with my family.  As a parent and educator, I sincerely value the importance of building an educational team that works together to provide the most high-quality education possible. Together we lead the journey for our students' future and the future of the world!  It is my pleasure to work with your students this upcoming school year.
Where do I go to find agendas and assignments?
*The agenda will be posted on the white board daily in class, as well as homework!
Homework should be written in the student agenda daily. Usually, homework consists of work not completed during class time. This year we will use Office 365 as our main means of electronic instruction. Assignments will be posted in Office 365 daily.
What happens if I turn in an assignment late?
Work is expected to be turned in on time! If a student is absent on the date work is due, the assignment is due the first day the student returns to school.

2. How will I check my grade in class?
Mrs. Walworth’s Class Trexler Middle School Year
How will I check my grade in class?
Grade Scale
10 point scale
Class progress reports will be sent home every three weeks in paper form. Progress reports and report cards should be signed and returned. Parents and students are also strongly encouraged to check PowerSchool on a weekly basis to view the most current grades for EVERY class.
A =
B = 80-90
C = 70-80
D = 60-70
What do I do if I am absent?
ELA Grade Breakdown
Please check the absent work folder for your class upon return to school. When absent, a student has two extra days to turn in any work assigned. If a quiz was administered on a day a student was absent, the quiz should be made up on the first day the student returns. If previously assigned work was due on the day of the absence, the work is due on the first day the student returns. Students are responsible for seeing the teacher if a question arises or if they need help in determining what needs to be completed as a result of the absence.
Assessments = 50%
Classwork/Homework = 50%
Math Grade Breakdown
Assessments = 50%
Classwork/Homework = 50%
ELA Students:
Do I have to read outside of class?
Supplies
All students should read independently on a daily basis. Students must bring a book to school so they are prepared for independent reading in Language Arts. Reading is also an excellent activity if you complete an assignment early.
General Supplies for all Classes!
2 inch Binder
Notebook Filler Paper
Pencils
Blue/Black Pens
12 pack of colored pencils
Pencil Pouch (must fit in binder)
Small School Scissors
Highlighters
100 pack of Sheet Protectors
Glue sticks (two packs)
8 pack & 5 pack of Tab Dividers
1 pack of Graph Paper
Ruler
Backpack Suggestion
Students should consider purchasing a backpack with a padded laptop compartment or sleeve.
Wish List Items
2 packs of Copy Paper
Expo Markers
Calculator for student to use at home: TI-83 Plus
What types of writing will I do this year?
Students will be completing a variety of activities which will require writing. No text language should be utilized in any form when writing in class, and all assignments should be edited appropriately before submitting. All paragraph responses should be indented, and sentences should always begin with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark! Remember, in order to be a successful writer, you need to be able to effectively proofread and edit your own work!

3. Mrs. Walworth’s Class Trexler Middle 2018-2019 School Year
Please Read the course information, sign, and return this sheet to Mrs. Walworth.
Students:
Please sign below to signify that you have read the course sheet for Mrs. Walworth’s class, will keep it in your binder, and will be responsible for the information throughout the year, and will check PowerSchool at least twice per week at school or at home.
_______________________________ _____________________________________________
Student printed name Student signature
Parents/Guardians:
Please sign below to indicate that you have read the course sheet for Mrs. Walworth’s class and that you will help your student be accountable for the information. If you have questions about the course or your
student’s work, please do not hesitate to contact me; is the best way to reach me quickly. See the front of this sheet or below for my address.  
Parent/Guardian printed name Parent/Guardian signature
_______________________________ ______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian daytime phone number
(please print)
Parents and guardians, please CIRCLE the best way for me to contact you:
phone
Check all the statements that apply to how you would like to communicate with Mrs. Walworth about your student’s progress. I will, of course, call for major concerns or accomplishments, but I would like to know how you’d prefer to communicate.
_____ I/We have internet access at home, so we will check Parent Portal at least twice per week to check on my/our student’s progress. I/We will contact Mrs. Walworth about any concerns we have.
_____ I/We plan to Mrs. Walworth weekly or monthly for an update.
_____ I/We do not have internet access at home, but I/we would like to have regular contact with Mrs.
Walworth. I/we will call for an update on a regular basis.
_____ Other: _______________________________________________________________________________