Teacher: Mrs. Vagias
Room: 129
Textbook: Various
Focus: Read and understand complex literature independently using the skills and strategies we have practiced in class.
Daily Expectations:
BE A STUDENT!
1)POLITE: This means you will embody the word “RESPECT” in words and actions.
Consequence: Immediate conference/possible administrative intervention/possible parent conference.
2)PROMPT: Students will arrive to class on time/ be in assigned seat.
Consequence: SVMS late pass policy will be strictly enforced (see planner).
3)PREPARED:Students will have their binder, planner, novel, and writing utensil each day.
Consequence: Student will go to locker, get required material, and will be issued a late pass.
4)ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Students who are absent are responsible for all work missed.
Consequence: Full credit given for the assignments turned in on time. Half credit is given for assignments turned in one day late. Zero credit is given after that time.
5)CHEATING: Cheating on an assignment, project, test, quiz, etc will not be tolerated.
Consequence: A zero grade will be issued/ possible administrative intervention/parent conference.
6)REWARDS: Praise, positive phone call/email home, most importantly self-pride and success!
ALL SVSD and SVMS POLICIES WILL BE ENFORCED.
Tests and Quizzes: Students can expect various forms of evaluation to take place over the course of the semester. You will demonstrate often your comprehension of materials and skills taught.
Homework: The number of daily assignments varies with each lesson. These assignments form a substantial portion of the final grade. Please use your planners. Full credit is only given on the day the assignment is due. Half credit will be rewarded for work turned in one day late.
Evaluation: Your final grade is based on scores accumulated from homework, binder organization, quizzes, exams, projects, and class participation.
Daily Routine:
1)Warm-up: Many days will require you to complete a warm up the first seven to ten minutes of class. This warm up will help you develop various reading skills. Each activity should be done, dated, and kept in order in your reading binder. Your binder will be checked throughout the semester.
2)Housekeeping:Planner, attendance, questions and concerns addressed.
3)Lesson
4)Once a week you will be given the opportunity to read silently for a portion of the class.
Overview of class:
1)Review of text structures and organizational skills
2)Comprehension Strategies
3)Reflecting Phase- reading from different perspectives, summarizing
4)Critical Reading and Thinking
- Analytical questioning
- Persuasive influences
- Test of logic
- Using personal background
5)Evaluation
- Forming and supporting judgements
- Comparing and contrasting
6)Writing
7)Vocabulary skills and strategies
8)Oral Reading and Presentation skills
It is my goal to help you succeed and reach your fullest potential. Your part in your success is to follow guidelines, ask questions, and in general, take an active role in your education.
Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s),
As I have told yourchildren, it is my goal to help each of them succeed and reach his/her fullest potential. I strive daily to reach this goal and appreciate any insight you may have regarding your child’s education. If there is anything you think I should know about your child that would make my instruction more effective or your child’s school experience more enjoyable, please share below. I would love to know as much as you are willing to share!
What does your child enjoy doing when she/he is not in school?
Does your child read at home? If so, how much time is spent reading each day?
What thing/activity do you think your child is best at doing?
If you had three wishes for your child, what would they be?
Student Signature: ______
Parent Signature: ______
Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time with questions, concerns, or comments. Should you call and leave a message, be assured that I will return your call as promptly as possible. Email is an effective form of communication as well. My email address is
Sincerely,
Reading 8
Falcon
Teacher Schedule
PLC Time (7:25- 8:00) Monday - Friday
Period 1: (8:09 – 8:49) Falcon Team Meeting
Period 2: (8:52- 9:32) Reading 8
Period 3: (9:35 – 10:15) Personal Plan
Period 4: (10:18 – 10:58) Reading 8
LUNCH C (11:01- 11:31)
Period 5: (11:34 -12:14) DUTY
Period 6F: (12:17-12:57) Reading 8
Period 7: (1:00-1:40) Reading 8
Period 8: (1:43-2:23) Reading 8
Homeroom: (2:26-2:41)