English: Mrs. Colleen Sperry Math 8A & 8B: Mr. John McDonald Science & Living Environment: Mrs. Kaci Nowadly

Social Studies: Mrs. Kelly Zawodzinski Consultant Teachers: Mr. Jeff Berdysiak &

Mrs. Linda Gaiser Teachers’ Aide: Mrs. HolmbergAll class expectations are located on teacher websites... http://www.hamburgschools.org/domain/455

ELA: April 17th & 18th 2012Math: April 23rd & 24th 2012

No exemptions ALL students must take state assessment.Math A: Regents Exam June 2012

General Science: May/June 2012Lab practical May 29st- June 1nd and the written exam June 4th.Measures students’ 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grade science

concepts (Biology students are exempt from these tests)

Biology: Regents Exam June 2012

Social Studies: NO STATE ASSESSMENT!!!!

GRADES & PROGRESS REPORTS:Science, Social Studies, & English:

All student grades are kept on the parent portal and parents can access them daily. Parent Portal sign-up: http://www.hamburgschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=71

Due to the district being paperless, progress reports are no longer sent home.

If you do not have access to a computer you MUST contact the guidance office and request a progress report.

Daily list of homework assignments are available via email.

If you would like to receive this email please provide your email address on the sheets at the classroom entrance.

Mrs. Colleen SperryMrs. Gaiser (consultant)

Workshop Reading Assignments: Students will read one book of their choice per month. At the end of the month, students will respond to their books

in essay form. Workshop essays are due on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month.

Students need to bring their Workshop books to class every day.

Every Friday is a Workshop Day in class. Students will read their books silently or write their monthly essays based on their book.

I am available for one on one essay assistance during Encore and Friday Workshop.

Homework: There will be various homework assignments each quarter. These assignments usually include vocabulary sheets,

flashcards and in-class material checks. To become stronger students, reading twenty minutes each

night should be a priority.

Important Notes: ELA State Test is given in April. One 0% in the grade book brings an average down 8-10

points. Extra Credit assignments are given near the end of each

quarter. Tests and projects count twice when calculating averages.

Mrs. Colleen SperryMrs. Gaiser (consultant)

Mrs. Kelly ZawodzinskiMrs. Gaiser (consultant)

PACKETS provided to students for each unit, which include:

Vocabulary, readings, worksheets, rubrics for projects, primary source documents, and other materials

Homework assignments are from the packets and textbook. Homework is not given every night, but students should spend 10-15 minutes each night reviewing vocabulary.

Projects and major assignments have rubrics. Students are given time in the library and/or the computer lab during class to complete work. Some work has to be done at home.

If you child needs Extra Help, please encourage them to see me and/or Mrs. Gaiser during Encore or schedule additional time.http://www.hamburgschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3249

8th Grade science is divided into two parts. Physical Science (September--January) Life Science (January—June) Final grade is based on the four quarters plus the final

exam (final is average of January and June exams). Notes for each unit and chapter reviews are available on

website. http://www.hamburgschools.org/92020897564127/site/default.asp

Extra Help: please encourage your child see me and/or Mr. Berdysiak. • Mrs. Nowadly available before and after school. • Mr. Berdysiak is available during encore.

Mrs. Kaci Nowadly Mr. Berdysiak (consultant)

All grades are posted on the parent portal. I don’t return papers until all have turned them in. I generally post grades within a few days the assignment. Extra credit is available by reading a book on my resource

list on library Destiny page. If a students fails a test/quiz they may take second

chance test to improve grade but must be taken within one week and only offered after school. Student is responsible for making all arrangements for make up with me.

Mrs. Kaci Nowadly Mr. Berdysiak (consultant)

Mr. John McDonaldMr. Berdysiak (consultant)

Student Materials: Books: Math 8B Middle School Math—Course 3

Math 8A Integrated Algebra 1 (NYS Regents Course)

3 Ring Binder—Homework Assignments & Notes Pencils--#2 (sharpened)

ALL WORK MUST BE IN PENCIL! Agenda (planner) Calculator—Scientific (recommended TI-30XIIS) TInspire Graphing Calculator PROVIDED for Math8A

Mr. John McDonaldMr. Berdysiak (consultant)

Extra Help Available: 8th Period ENCORE (Enrichment & Correctives) Mondays & Wednesdays by appt. afterschool 3:20-4:00 PM

Before School : 7:15 – 7:50

Quarterly Grade Based On: Homework Average—20% (Homework assigned DAILY.) Quiz Average—20% (Announced & unannounced, point

values vary) Test Average—60% (After each unit, approx. every 2-3 weeks,

based on 100 points

Mr. John McDonaldMr. Berdysiak (consultant)

Final Grade Based On: Each of the 4 quarters counts as 20% of the final grade The final exam counts as the last 20% of the final grade

Progress Reports: Each quarter, 2 homework progress reports will be brought

home by students to be signed by Parent/Guardian and returned.

Usually, reports are sent home after the first 3-4 weeks and the 6-7 weeks of each quarter.

Progress Reports will list the number of missing homework assignments out of the total number assigned & the number turned in late.

Remember—If you would like to meet with teachers

individually, please call to schedule a parent/teacher conference. *HMS—646-3250