L e wi s Mi dd le Sc ho ol 8 t h G ra de Eng l i s h La ngua ge A r t s Mrs. Miller
[email protected] https://sites.google.com/a/sandi.net/mrs-miller-8th-grade-ela/
Room 301 619-583-3233 Ext. . 4301
Hello and Welcome ! My name is Maria Miller and I very excited and feel privileged to be part of your student’s education. My educational background is in Social Science and Curriculum Development with a passion for nurturing agents of change. My education practices include Socratic seminar discussions, document based questions, collaborative learning, and project based design. The Common Core Standards for English Language Arts are designed to push learning and teaching toward college and career readiness. For reading students will grapple with literary works of art. Students will write in terms of asserting and defending their claims, Listening and speaking—students will take part in structured discussions (whole class, small group, and partner), and last in language standards students will have firm control over the convections of standard English.
Student Behavior
Respect for others
Respect for property
Let’s have a great year!!
Respect for learning
Suggested Classroom Supplies
Respect for self/ personal responsibility
I look forward to meeting each adult as I believe a home and school partnership is critical for student success. Please contact me if you should have any questions or concerns.
Sharpened pencil and pen Spiral notebook Loose leaf paper Independent reading book Lewis Daily Planner Earbuds An attitude conductive to learning
Lewis provides all necessary materials for all students.
GRADES AND CITIZENSHIP: Grades will be updated frequently on PowerSchool and strongly suggest that they are reviewed on a weekly basis. STUDENTS are responsible for making up work when they are absent. Please check Google Classroom for assignment and lessons when class is missed. Students are expected to hand in assignments on time. Extra time maybe requested before an assignment is due. Please request additional time via email. Approval of time will be agreed upon by both teacher and student.
No late work will be accepted. HOMEWORK: Weekend homework will occur only for assignments such as essays and culminating unit projects. Homework is an integral part of learning and must be turned in consistently for success.
STUDENTS ARE EVALUATED ON:
Writing Assignments Structured Discussions Projects (groups, pairs, and individual work) In-Class Assessments Independent Reading Participation
Citizenship Policy
Please refer to the student planner for a detailed
CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT ABIDING BY STUDENT BAHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS: 1st offense: drop in citizenship 2nd offense: time-out reflection and parent contact 3rd offense: after school or lunch reflection and parent contact 4th offense: severe infractions immediate referral to administration
https://powerschool.sandi.net/public/ Please check my website for daily assignments, reminders, and handouts. SUPPORT: I am available for after school support on Thursdays from, 2:20—3:30. If a student is not available at these times, he/she can make an appointment with me to meet at a different time. Students who are having prolonged academic trouble or low grades will be expected to participate in a variety of supports until their grade improves. I strongly encourage all students to access the resources on campus such as after school Homework Club and ALWAYS email if there should be any
Lewis Planner: Please review the planner for details on school wide policies and procedures.
Sign and Return
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I have read, understand, and agree to the terms for 8th grade English Mrs. Miller’s class Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
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