Mrs Vances Class Woodlake Hills Middle School 2019

Mrs. Vance’s Class Woodlake Hills Middle School 2019 -2020 School Year 6 TH GRADE ELAR “Literature is no one’s private ground, literature is common ground; let us trespass freely and fearlessly and find our own way for ourselves. ” - Virginia Woolf Class Rules Keep the P. E. A. C. E. Please be polite and respectful Eat, drink, chew and socialize elsewhere Always follow instructions Come to class prepared and on time Enjoy learning! Class Expectations 1. Be in seat BEFORE tardy bell rings. 2. Do not distract others from learning. 3. Do not use electronic devices in class without teacher permission. 4. Use restroom during breaks. 5. Be KIND to classmates. 6. Bring all of your supplies to class daily. 7. Complete all of your work and turn it in on time. 8. All WHMS rules and policies shall be observed within the classroom. Course Welcome to 6 grade ELAR! Our focus Description th this school year will be learning and developing our skills as critical thinkers, readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. The development and mastery of these important literary skills not only is important to achieving success in the ELAR classroom, it is a critical component of achieving success in other school subjects, building strong relationships with others, and attaining a flourishing career in your future. I’m excited for an amazing year! What do I get if I follow class rules? Your appropriate behavior in class assures everyone an environment conducive to learning. Some possible rewards for continuous appropriate behavior are: intrinsic value (satisfaction of learning), improved skills, verbal praise, positive note to parents, tangible trinkets, and special class activities / privileges. What are the consequences if I don’t follow class rules? 1. Warning: the teacher provides a verbal correction 2. Moved seat: student will move to an isolated area to break from activity and work in solitude 3. Phone call home: teacher or student will call parent to discuss recurring behavior 4. Parent-teacher-student conference: formal meeting to devise plan of action 5. Referral to Administration: a student will be immediately referred to administration for severe behavior problems Email: tvance@judsonisd. org Phone: 210 -661 -1110

Mrs. Vance’s Class Supplies 180 pencils 1 1/2” binder Highlighters Glue sticks Dividers (5+) Notebook paper Hand sanitizer Kleenex Clorox wipes Woodlake Hills Middle School 2019 -2020 School Year How will I check my grade in class? Every student has access to Parent Portal through the JISD website. Students and parents have 24 hour access to grades, attendance, library books and discipline. https: //exapps. judsonisd. org/parentcenter/ Tutoring Hours: Tuesday 7: 30 am- 8: 00 am Wednesday 3: 30 pm- 4: 00 pm Helpful Items to Have Headphones Personal pencil sharpener Homework Expectations: Homework will be given out every Monday and is to be turned in on Thursdays. It is very important that students keep track of their assignments and turn them in on time. About Mrs. Vance Grade Daily. Breakdown Work / Quizzes = 50% I am a native of the San Antonio area, I grew up about 30 miles north in Boerne, TX and graduated in 2002 from Boerne High School. I attended The University of Texas at San Antonio and graduated (2012) with my degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in English Language Arts and Reading as well as Social Studies. **Grading percentages are per district policy. I began teaching 6 th grade Reading at Woodlake Hills Middle School seven years ago and have remained here ever since. I love the relationships I build with my students and enjoy seeing them succeed in education as well as in life. It is important for me to build a mutual respect between myself, my students and their parents. Tests/Projects = Homework = 40% 10% Remind 101 Stay in touch with update from me by subscribing to my Remind! Text ____ to ____ I enjoy working with the students and interacting with the community in which I live and teach. During my time at Woodlake Hills I have been the 6 th grade team lead as well as the STALL Coordinator and coach. I love spending time with my husband daughters, whether we are splashing at the river or watching a movie at home. I sincerely look forward to meeting your students and working with them to have a very successful 2019 -2020 school year! Email: tvance@judsonisd. org Phone: 210 -661 -1110

Mrs. Vance’s Class Woodlake Hills Middle School 2019 -2020 School Year PLEASE READ THE COURSE INFORMATION, SIGN, AND RETURN THIS SHEET TO MRS. VANCE Students: Please sign below to signify that you have read the course sheet for Mrs. Vance’s class, will keep it in your binder, and will be responsible for the information throughout the year, and will check Parent Center once a week at school or at home. ________________ Student printed name _______________________ Student signature Parents/Guardians: Check all the statements that apply to how you would like to communicate with Mrs. Vance about your student’s progress. I will, of course, call for major concerns or accomplishments, but with approximately 90 students, I like to know how you’d prefer to communicate. _____ I/We have internet access at home, so we will check Parent Portal once a week to check on my/our student’s progress. I/We will contact Mrs. Vance about any concerns we have. _____ I/We plan to email Mrs. Vance 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. Vance I/we will call for an update on a regular basis. _____ Other: ________________________________________ Please sign below to indicate that you have read the course sheet for Mrs. Vance’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; email is the best way to reach me quickly. See the front of this sheet for my email address. ________________ Parent/Guardian printed name _______________________ Parent/Guardian signature ________________ Parent/Guardian e-mail (please print) _______________________ Parent/Guardian daytime phone number Parents and guardians, please CIRCLE the best way for me to contact you: e-mail text message Email: tvance@judsonisd. org phone Phone: 210 -661 -1110