Teacher: Mrs. Shipp Email: shipp.corina@bgsd.k12.wa.us
Phone/voicemail: 360-885-5005 Website: www.teacherweb.com/WA/PrairieHS/Shipp
Course Overview: During the semester we will be
working as a whole class, in small groups, and individually. Students will be assessed at the beginning
and end of the semester on their reading (and associated) skills. The curriculum includes reading, vocabulary,
grammar, writing, and comprehension skills.
The class is structured for students
to work on skills collectively in both large and small groups as well as
individually. The class will be broken
into smaller groups which will rotate between stations that include: individual
reading time, computer-based learning, and small group work with the teacher.
Students will participate in each of the stations 2-3 times per week.
Supplies/Materials: Students will each receive an
“r-book” (workbook) which they will be using through out the school year. It will remain in the classroom, unless given
express permission by the teacher to remove it.
Additional reading materials/handouts/assignments will be provided by
the teacher. All books MUST
remain in the classroom and are not to be taken home. In addition, students need to have the
following supplies with them daily: black/blue ink pen, #2 pencil,
lined writing paper.
Internet/Computer Use:
Each student is to have their ID card with them at all times. An internet permission waiver should be on
file with the school. Students are to
use ONLY their personal login/password—no sharing! Internet use is only allowed if permission is
granted by the teacher. Unauthorized use
will be subject to recourse.
Grading Criteria: Students will be graded on the
following: participation/effort, daily assignments (whole group, small group,
and individual), computer assignments, reading logs, and tests/quizzes. A complete criterion will be available soon
and will be posted on the website (see above).
Hall Passes: Students have 5 passes for the
semester. Each pass is good for no more
than 10 minutes. Use your passes
wisely!
Class Rules: Respect yourself, respect others, and respect things.
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Students
will be held accountable for their behavior in class.
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Ipods/MP3
players and Cell phone are strictly prohibited and will be taken if visible by
the teacher. These devices should be
turned off and put away! If a parent/guardian
needs to contact their student they may call the main office and a note will be
sent to the student.
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Students
who abuse their privileges or do not emulate appropriate behavior will
experience one or more of the following consequences (based on severity of
offence): loss of hall passes, loss of daily points, other
privileges may be lost, after school detention and/or after school 2-hour
Wednesday community service.
Class Website: The class website (see above) is
an additional resource for students and parents. As we continue through the semester more
information will be posted.
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Both STUDENT and PARENT must sign below to indicate that each have read
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Student Name:
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Student Signature:
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Parent Name:
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Parent Signature:
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