Lathrop Intermediate School

Program Verification / Orientation WeekSchool Year 2014 – 15

August 18 – August 23, 2014

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Lathrop IntermediateELA 8

Welcome to 8th grade ELA !

This year, we want your child to:• Become a responsib le student• Develop into a critical thinker• Have a posit ive attitude about school• Set goals for the future

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Here is the recipe:1. Make a commitment to learning• Know and Follow the SYLLABUS for high academic

achievement:

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2. Set High Behavior ExpectationsC-completes all tasksO-stays on taskD-follows directionsE-engages in lessonsS-avoids social talking

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Lathrop Intermediate:ELA 8

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What is Class DOJO ?

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3. Student and Parent CommitmentParents: We want YOU to get involved!• Ask you child what he/she is learning in school.• Get actively involved by asking to see your

child’s agenda and homework.• Check your student’s:

– grades on Aeries Parent Portal– behavior on Class Dojo

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What is Schoology?Schoology is a social media application for educators and students to promote academic conversations.• Your child will be asked to create an account and

join groups for each class.• Assignments will be posted on Schoology.• Students can communicate with teachers to get

assistance and/or clarification on assignments.Be Responsible Be SafeBe Respectful

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We have reviewed:• Syllabus/High academic expectations• Behavior expectations• Commitment to learning• Parental involvement

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