1. Welcome to English Language Arts! Alison Frisch –afrisch@parkwayschools.net –314-415-5308 Lynn Hinton –lhinton@parkwayschools.net –314-415-5309

2. Infinite Campus Parent Portal Check your student’s grades online –Confidential Information Register and receive access code at front office Teacher responsible for posting, parent responsible for checking

3. Homework Check your child’s planner daily Homework Hotline (314) 415-7300 Press 5, then 1, then 2 Explorers Website –http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/southwesthttp://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/southwest –“Teacher Web Pages” –Click on “Explorers”

4. English Language Arts Our Year-long Essential Questions –How do my past experiences affect who I am? –How do I decide who I am? Units of Study –Reading to Understand Myself –Writing to Understand Myself –Reading Fiction –Reading Nonfiction –Writing Nonfiction –Reading and Writing Poetry –Social Justice and Equality Literature Circles

5. English Language Arts Homework Independent Reading Assignment –Completed outside of class –30 minutes of reading every night –2 books per trimester 1 award nominee (Mark Twain or Truman) 1 book of choice –Detailed project info on Ms. Frisch’s and Ms. Hinton’s websites (will be updated soon) Seed Notebook –Assigned weekly

6. Standards Based Grading Please refer to the golden sheet you picked up outside the door.

7. Redo Policy Students can only redo summative assessments & performance tasks –Redoing is NOT for the grade; redoing is to LEARN. An alternative version of the assessment including the same standard will be given to the student. It is up to the STUDENT to request a redo, not the teacher.

8. Standards Based Grading Student Score (Standards Descriptors) Infinite CampusPercentageStudent LanguageParent Language 4 Exceeding Standards (Advanced) 10100% (A) I know the information and can demonstrate it even better than my teacher taught it. Student demonstrates exemplary academic performance by extending learning and applying in-depth understanding of grade level standards in a variety of situations. 3 Meeting Standards (Proficient) 8.585% (B) I know the information and can demonstrate it the way my teacher taught it. Student demonstrates solid understanding of grade level standards. 2 Approaching Standards (Basic) 7.575% (C) I know some of the ideas, but I need help on most. Student demonstrates partial understanding of grade level standards. 1 Not Meeting Standards (Below Basic) 6.565% (D)With some help, I can do it.Student needs more time and support to meet grade level standards.

9. What does your child need tomorrow? Schedule Lock for locker Half of their supplies

10. Any Questions?