Ferrari's Class Syllabus
WELCOME To Mrs. Ferrari's Class!
I am pleased to have the opportunity to teach your student this year. Throughout this school year your student and I will be working together in building a classroom community and achieving a beneficial and positive learning experience. In doing this, I feel it is essential to have a cooperative effort between students, parents, and teacher. Your input and cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Your student will be expected to be an active participant in our community and take part in classroom discussions, reflections, and decisions. Students will be in control of their own actions and valued for what they contribute to the classroom community. Everyone will be a responsible and contributing factor in ensuring a safe, positive learning establishment for all members where the highest possible learning can be achieved. My expectations for conduct and standards for growth are high. With your participation in and out of the classroom, we can look forward to a productive, creative, and fun year together. I am very excited about this year and I hope to make it one of growth, discovery, and significance for your student.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR & DISCIPLINE
CLASS AGREEMENTS:
- I will treat you with respect so you will know how to treat me
- If you cause a problem, I will ask you to solve it
- If you choose not to solve it, I will do something
- What I do will depend on the special person and the special situation
HIERARCHY OF CONSEQUENCES:
- Warning Meeting with Teacher 3. Parent Contacted
CLASS RULES:
- Be at the right place, at the right time ,with the right things
- Turn in completed assignments on time
- Sit in your seat unless you have permission to leave it
- Do what you are told the first time asked
- Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak
- Do not bother or hurt others
- Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
- Walk, do not run, at all times in halls and classroom
REINFORCEMENT:
I will be using a variety of unique positive reinforcement strategies throughout the year including: chart movers, mystery motivators, spinners, raffle tickets, yes/no marbles, and group contingency rewards. My goal is to find unique and interesting ways to consistently provide motivation and recognition to students exhibiting appropriate classroom behaviors. Students will also be expected to comply to precision requests in and out of the classroom
GRADING:
Your student will be graded following the district SMART System and receive a DESK Report at the end of each term.
Student meets or exceeds grade level standards & understands key concepts, demonstrates
required skills, and applies knowledge of the standards............................................ 3
Student is below grade level standards and is just beginning to understand key concepts, Skills and knowledge of the standard.
.......................................................... 2
Student is far below grade level standards has not yet demonstrated an understanding of key concepts, skills and knowledge of standard.
Additional time and support is needed......................................................................... 1
Student has not turned in sufficient data to assess
Understanding of key concepts, skills and knowledge
of the standard.................................................................................................................. 0
HOMEWORK:
Any class work not completed at school will need to be completed at home. It is strongly encouraged to study weekly spelling words, practice math and science concepts and study for quizzes and tests. Students are also strongly encouraged to read at least 20 minutes each night, five days a week. This will be marked on the student’s data record.
LATE WORK POLICY:
If your student has a missing assignment, they are responsible for turning the late work and will receive 50% credit. Students will have until Fun Friday to hand in any missing work, after that any missing scores will be turned to zeros. If a student is sick on the day an assignment is due, he/she can turn it in on his/her first day back for full credit. If there is an extended illness arrangements will be made by the teacher. If a student will be out of town, all work will be made up at the student’s return. It is school policy that no work be handed out early prior to a vacation. However, assignments will be accessible through Canvas so your student can stay up to date while gone.
PROGRESS REPORTS:
A weekly e-mail will be sent home every Thursday which will contain a list of any missing assignments.
WRITING:
Students will be using Microsoft Word, Office 365, UtahCompose and Writables when composing their essays We will be focusing on informational and argumentative writing this year. Students will be required to share some of their writing with the class.
COUNTRY REPORTS:
Throughout the year, students will be researching and developing country projects. Students will be participating in the World’s Fair, presenting an oral report, and a PowerPoint.
CURRICULUM:
Please see D.E.S.K. Pamphlets.
DISCLOSURE:
Throughout the year our class will be discussing issues of diversity and cultures around the world. We will be looking at the many peoples of the world and our society that makes us who we are. With this, we will be discussing many traditions, beliefs, and experiences of many diverse peoples. I hope to have your input and some of your own experiences shared with the class. We will also be discussing issues of gangs, drugs, and decision making skills. My plan is to use a lot of literature and student input to develop an awareness of what makes up the world we live in and what part we play in it. Students will work on a sense of community in the classroom and respect for others. Please feel free to contribute any ideas or concerns you may have at any time. My goal is the success of your student in our classroom community along with becoming a positive and affective member of society. I feel it is crucial for students to gain an understanding of the diverse world we live in and gain a respect for all other living things, therefore, this concept will show through in all units and subject areas in our classroom.
I expect a lot from my students, but in return they can expect a lot from me; we are in this together. I strive to maintain a productive and positive learning environment that prepares your student for higher level schooling as well as essential lifelong skills. I am very excited for this year and know together we can make it a success! Please feel free to call me after 3:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday or after 1:30 p.m. on Fridays.
Sincerely,
Danielle Ferrari
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