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Welcome! My name is Michele Retter. I teach Intensive Reading. Below is a little information on the programs I teach as well as classroom rules and expectations. The syllbus for each class will be posted under the heading for each class. Please visit this webpage often as assignments, projects, due dates, announcements and other information will be posted that may be important.
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Classroom Rules
- Show respect for yourself, for others, and for the facilities and equipment we use in the classroom.
- Listen and follow directions.
- Raise your hand when you need to speak or need to leave your seat.
- Clean up after yourself. Put all materials and books back where they belong.
- Be on time.
- No spraying of cologne or perfume in classroom or bathroom. *your teacher is allergic and other classmates may be as well.
- No food or eating (other than breakfast) will be allowed in class this year (2020-2021).
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Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to:
1 be a positive influence on others
2 follow classroom rules
3 come prepared to class daily
4 complete assignments by their due dates
5 work to the best of their ability
6 actively participate in cooperative groups and open classroom discussions
Failure to comply with classroom rules and procedures may result in disciplinary action. My classroom is a No Bully Zone. Any indication of such behavior will be dealt with swiftly and proper disciplinary action pursued.
What your student can expect from me:
I am here to help them increase their reading skills and advance their reading studies. Their success is directly related to the effort they put in. I am always available to my students for questions and assistance. Students can expect a fair and respectful teacher and a fun and engaging classroom.
Classroom Behavior: Students who fail to follow directions and or classroom rules will receive a CIR. If a student receives 4 CIRS, a referral will be issued. If a student misbehaves while a substitute is in the classroom, CIRs will become an automatic referral.
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Students work on vocabuar and writing skills as their main focus. Comprehension is practiced as well throughout the course to keep them fluent with what they are learning. Students work in three small groups that rotate throughout the class period at 25 minutes each rotation. Students are expected to work in these groups and complete work daily. Students will receive a zero for not completing work.
TEXTBOOK
WORKBOOK
Vocabulary.com
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Students WILL be utilizing Microsoft TEAMS to turn in a portion of their work.
Grades
Grades are determined as such:
Homework/Bellwork 10%
Classwork/Quizzes/Classroom Participation 50%
Projects/Tests 40%
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Classwork is designed to be completed in class. There is no reason classwork cannot be completed by the end of the period. However, students who do not complete classwork in class are directed to complete it at home as homework due the next school day. Students are given ample time throughout each quarter to complete missing work. Students are expected to read at least 20 minutes a night. This is crucial in assisting them with their fluency and comprehension skills.
Classwork consists of work that is completed in class during their class period. This includes but is not limited to, textbook assignments, workbook assignments, novel reading and questions, vocabulary.com, writing assignments, tests and quizzes.
Homework will be given on an as need basis. Students SHOULD be reading 30 minutes a night to keep their fluency and comprehension abilities up.
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Student Portal
Please take a moment to get yourself acquainted with the Student/Family Portal. This is an excellent way to keep track of your student’s grades and progress. To sign up for access to Student/Family portal please speak with your student’s guidance counselor.
Tardies and Absences
Per school policy, students who are tardy to class will receive a classroom warning in the form of a Classroom Intervention Report for each tardy. On the fourth tardy, students will receive a referral. It is important that students get to class on time. If your child is absent, any work they missed for the day will be provided for them in a folder that will be adhered to the wall. It is their responsibility to retrieve the missed work and complete it by the date indicated.
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There is no reason any student should fail these classes. If your child attends school regularly, participates in class, is respectful, does their work and pays attention, then they will have no problem passing this class. I encourage you to reach out to me with any concerns or questions you may have and I will do my very best to assist you. Email is the fastest and easiest way to reach me. I often cannot return phone calls until after school is over for the day. I look forward to a fun and exciting year!!