welcome to mrs. bertrand’s room 8 th grade language arts & united states history
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Welcome to Welcome to Mrs. Bertrand’s RoomMrs. Bertrand’s Room
88thth Grade Language Arts Grade Language Arts
& United States History& United States History
Class ExpectationsClass Expectations
Be on timeBe on time Be prepared for classBe prepared for class Have homework completedHave homework completed Stay on taskStay on task Be respectful to both peers and Be respectful to both peers and
teachersteachers Keep hands to yourselfKeep hands to yourself No GumNo Gum Cell phones OFFCell phones OFF
Step System & Step System & ConsequencesConsequences
Always carry step card with you.Always carry step card with you. Step 1: Verbal warningStep 1: Verbal warning Step 2: Teacher/Student conferenceStep 2: Teacher/Student conference Step 3: Parent ContactStep 3: Parent Contact Step 4: Office Visit (Administrative Action)Step 4: Office Visit (Administrative Action) Step 5: Office Visit & ISS or OSSStep 5: Office Visit & ISS or OSS Students have 5 days to clear step cardStudents have 5 days to clear step card If student loses card they will be on the LOP If student loses card they will be on the LOP
(loss of privilege list) for the next activity.(loss of privilege list) for the next activity.
Positive rewardsPositive rewards PraisePraise Parent ContactParent Contact Pizza PartiesPizza Parties Lunch with the Lunch with the
teacherteacher Student of the Student of the
MonthMonth Field TripsField Trips End of the year End of the year
tripstrips PromotionPromotion
Absences & Late WorkAbsences & Late Work
If a student is absent he/she If a student is absent he/she must check absent folder and must check absent folder and schoolnotes.comschoolnotes.com. Assignments . Assignments must be turned in within a must be turned in within a week.week.
If a student does not have If a student does not have his/her assignment, he/she his/her assignment, he/she must turn it in the following must turn it in the following day to receive partial credit. day to receive partial credit. Otherwise, it will be a zero. Otherwise, it will be a zero. Please don’t make this a habit.Please don’t make this a habit.
Language ArtsLanguage Arts
Writing – Aligned with West Hills program Writing – Aligned with West Hills program (Response to Literature, Problem Solution, (Response to Literature, Problem Solution, Poetry, Creative Writing)Poetry, Creative Writing)
Holt HandbookHolt Handbook Literature Literature Interactive Student NotebooksInteractive Student Notebooks Critical Reading JournalsCritical Reading Journals AR – Tests, Tracker, and Book TalksAR – Tests, Tracker, and Book Talks
Scholastic book ordersScholastic book orders
Books can be ordered each month Books can be ordered each month through Scholastic Book Club.through Scholastic Book Club.
Parents can order online and earn Parents can order online and earn free books for our class library.free books for our class library.
Books are AR leveled for convenience Books are AR leveled for convenience Orders are due the last day of each Orders are due the last day of each
month.month.
US HISTORYUS HISTORY
We the People/The American JourneyWe the People/The American Journey Cornell NotesCornell Notes Note-taking GuidesNote-taking Guides Guided ReadingsGuided Readings Quizzes & TestsQuizzes & Tests Geography/AtlasGeography/Atlas ProjectsProjects
How to help your childHow to help your child
Check and sign planner Check and sign planner Contact teacher as concerns ariseContact teacher as concerns arise Check class website for homework & Check class website for homework &
important informationimportant information Check grades onlineCheck grades online Keep in touch (Email is best for me) Keep in touch (Email is best for me)
[email protected]@santeesd.net Encourage him/her to ask questions Encourage him/her to ask questions
and see me after school. M,T,TH,Fand see me after school. M,T,TH,F
HOW YOU CAN HELP…HOW YOU CAN HELP…
Physical EducationPhysical Education
Follows PE StandardsFollows PE Standards Dressed Out/On Dressed Out/On
Time/ParticipatingTime/Participating Mile Times Mile Times Fitness Lab or AerobicsFitness Lab or Aerobics Team SportsTeam Sports
Fitness LabFitness Lab
Being unsafe or inappropriate with exercise equipment will result in ejection from Fitness Lab and lowering of grade.
Locker RoomLocker RoomStudents must memorize locker combinations and keep belongings locked up at all times.
Students may NOT share lockers. If lock is lost or damaged, it must be replaced at a cost of $5.00
QuestionsQuestions
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