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Visionaries There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not? –Robert F. Kennedy. Team Teachers. Randy Ferry Science Heather Walters Math Chuck Huff Math Student Teacher - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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VisionariesThere are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?
–Robert F. Kennedy
Team Teachers
• Randy Ferry Science• Heather Walters Math• Chuck Huff Math Student Teacher• Ashley Schlender Social Studies• LaDonna Ehler Long Term Sub• Sharman Banks Language Arts• Alicia Dunn Learning Specialist
Visionary Expectations
• Students will treat everyone else with respect everywhere.
• Students have the right and the responsibility to learn.
• Students must be on time to classes, have all necessary supplies, and be prepared to start class.
Visionary Expectations
• Students will remain in their seat during instructional time.
• At the end of class time, the TEACHER will be responsible for dismissing the class.
• Students will not eat or drink anything during class except when the teacher provides an occasional treat.
Visionary Expectations• Class activities begin immediately as the students
enter the classroom.
• It is YOUR student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for makeup work when he or she is absent.
• Signatures requested first day of school
• BYOD/Cell phones
Teacher Availability
• Phone-659-3250 room ext = room #• Email- [email protected]
– [email protected]• Plan time-11:15-11:45• Team time- 12:30-1:00• After school-by appointment
Communication• Infinite Campus / Parent Portal
We encourage you to check your student’s progress throughout the term using Parent Portal. In most cases, grades will be updated the week following the assignment due date.
• Visionary Homework UpdatesYou can access updates of Visionary team homework by visiting our team
webpage via the TJMS website. The webpage will be updated regularly.
• Edmodo Provides a safe and easy way for your students to connect and collaborate with
classroom teachers and other students.
Assessment For LearningAFL
Mastery Grading-Students will be assessed in a variety of ways to see if they have mastered a given skill.– Formative-practice, daily work, homework– Summative-end of unit
• Standards Based Grading-Pilot Program– See handout
Sample Portal View
Sample Grade Report
Behavior• The Visionary team participates in the school wide BIST
(Behavior Intervention Support Team) program to manage classroom behavior.
• Teachers will intervene early and often with any and all inappropriate behavior. These behaviors include but are not limited to: minor disruption of class (talking out, being off task, or being out of seat), violation of classroom rules, minor property destruction, inappropriate language, and cheating.
• Behavior interventions such as safe seats, buddy seats, success plan sheets, and team focus will be determined on an individual basis.
CharacterPlus
• We will be spending the first week of school discussing manners and character with students, building relationships, and team building
• Bullying-encourage your child to let an adult know
• Advisory- 8:05-8:30 Blue days-all grade levels
Conferences
• Student led conferences held in October and February.
• Can meet with parents during school year by appointment.
100% Club• At the end of each quarter, students who have
completed and turned in 100% of their homework on the day it is due during the course of the quarter will be recognized and rewarded.
Students must turn in every homework assignment on time.
• Rewards will include things like pizza parties and ice
cream sundaes!
Exciting Visionary Events
• COPE-September 18 &19-At Capital Christian West, Sponsored by Council for Drug Free Youth
• Team Building Day-September 17th-Need Parent Volunteers-see packet for volunteer form!!
• Outdoor Day (Spring)
Helpful Hints
• Sign up for Parent Portal for access to your child’s progress!! Ask us how!
• Read with your child• Go to bed early• Check nightly for homework• Check planner• Restock supplies during the school year
Hope to have a Great Year!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! WHEN TEACHERS,
PARENTS AND STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER, THE SCHOOL YEAR CAN BE
VERY SUCCESSFUL!