1. Welcome To Ms. Lipovsky’s Language Arts Class

2. About Ms. Lipovsky Graduated from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania Majored in Elementary Education Pursuing a Master’s degree through Wilkes University Played Soccer in college From Loudoun County originally, and went to Loudoun County Public Schools Has coached at various levels in and around Loudoun County Leads the Soccer/Basketball club at Stone Hill

3. Curriculum Five strands of instruction – Writing – Research – Literature – Communication – Vocabulary skills

4. Materials Needed Bring the following supplies each day: – Loose leaf paper – Composition book – Agenda (furnished by the school) – Binder with 5 dividers – Pencil Pouch with – Pencils – Pens – Colored pencils – Scissors – Glue sticks – KLEENEX

5. Student’s assignments will be graded as: Reading Writing

6. Language Arts 6 Formative Grading Scale 4- A+ - Expert (exceeds the standard) 3- B+ - Proficient (meets the standard) 2- C+ - Basic (progressing on standard) 1 - D+ - Novice/In Training (inconsistent knowledge of expectations) 0 - No Evidence of Learning

7. Reading Log Students are required to maintain a reading log I do not check it every day I will check it occasionally to see if they are keeping up on it Parents are not required to initial

8. Homework Homework reinforces skills taught in school, prepares students for upcoming lessons or tests, teaches responsibility and organization, and develops positive study habits. Homework may be assigned Monday through Thursday. No homework on Fridays. Homework is reviewed the following class period Students are asked to read 20 minutes each night. I do not always put that on the agenda, but it is a standing assignment.

9. Language Arts 6 Summative Grading Scale A+ 98-100 A 93-97 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 63-66 D- 60-62 F 59 and below

10. Clarity Parents and Students will be allowed access to information concerning assignments and grades Clarity is opening in October.

11. Calendar Please check my calendar on the Stone Hill Website for questions concerning due dates and assignments. It is updated daily.

12. Absent? Students must check the Absent folder in the classroom for missing assignments. They should schedule a time to meet with me to get caught up on the work they missed.

13. Remind 101 Students and parents may sign up for this form of communication. You will receive reminders via text or email about assignments and tests. You can not send texts back to me. Send @mslipo to 703-596-1448

14. SAMS Occurs every “A” day for 30 minutes during Language Arts class Mrs. Beatriz Holmes Beatriz.Holmes@lcps.org

15. Resource Allows students -to make up missing assignments -receive extra help from teachers -get ahead on homework

16. Agenda Agendas are checked every day to ensure assignments are written down I initial every day Also serves as a pass

17. Retakes Students may retake an assessment if they scored a 69% or below on their first attempt They must be up to date on ALL other assignments (homework, classwork, projects) Schedule a time to be re-taught the material misunderstood This may occur BEFORE school, AFTER school, or at RESOURCE

18. Library Students have the opportunity to go to the library during Language Arts This occurs approximately every 2 weeks There are many other opportunities to visit the library – During lunch – Before and after school – Resource

19. Communication Concerns or Questions – (703-669-1450) -Elizabeth.Lipovsky@lcps.org