Monday, September 4, 2014

Mr. John LucierLanguage ArtsJohn_Lucier@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Welcome!

TOPICS

• Procedures & Expectations

• Web site: http://gcps-johnlucier.onmycalendar.com/

• Grades: Parent Portal and My Eclass

• Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 7, 2014 Schedule through the main office

• Progress Report September 23 (6 week) and October 15 (9 week)

CURRICULUM and INSTRUCTIONWHAT IS LANGUAGE ARTS? AND WHAT WILL THE CLASS BE LIKE DAY TO DAY?

Warning Bell 7:051st Period 7:10- 8:102nd Period 8:16-9:103rd Period 9:16-10:104th Period 10:16-10:46

LUNCH – B 10:46-11:105th Period 11:16-12:106th Period 12:16-1:107th Period 1:16-2:10

Daily Lesson Agenda:

AKS and E.Q. (posted)

Warm-up

Direct Instruction

Activity/Assessment

Summary

Homework/Extension

Language Arts, Grade 9

Ninth Grade Language Arts is an integrated language arts course for ninth grade students.

Course Objectives:This course is designed to implement those objectives stated in Gwinnett County Schools Academic,Knowledge, and Skills (AKS) for Ninth Grade Language Arts.

Anchor texts:Odyssey of HomerTo Kill a MockingbirdRomeo and JulietAnthem

Classroom Assessments35%

Quizzes Daily work

Homework Informal Writing

Summative Assessments 43%Formal Writing Tests and Projects

Performance Final Quests (quiz/test)

SGP 2%

Final/EOCT 20%

Grading Categories. . .

High EXPECTATIONS:

Are you practicing good study habits?

1. Complete writing is complete thinking.

2. Train yourself to think through answers completely.

3. Practice proper writing skills throughout the semester (in ALL classes).

Before handing in work, ask yourself: Did I . . .

• use capital letters to begin each sentence?

• use the proper end punctuation?

• answer in complete sentences?

• use the subject’s name? (NO pronouns like - he, she, it, they)

• spell the words out completely? (NO Contractions!)

• answer all parts of the question?

HOMEWORK AND CLASS WORK

(Consult this list until it becomes second nature.)

+ If the requirements are ALL met

100

If the requirements are MOSTLY met

80

- If the requirements are BARELY met 60

Not yet If the requirements are not met 0

NOTE: Without a complete thought, YOU might know the information; but you have not demonstrated mastery!

Grading . . .

HOMEWORK AND CLASS WORK

COMMUNICATION

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Student supplies and resourcesALL students should have . . .• A free email account!• A jump drive• One 2” three-ring binder• Notebook dividers (at least 5)• Loose-leaf notebook paper• Blue or black pens• #2 Pencils with erasers• Hand-held pencil sharpener• Box of colored pencils• Two packs of three by five cards 

Suggested donation supplies for room• 4 pack of dry erase markers• A ream of printer paper• Tissues• Paper towels• Hand sanitizer 

Name and Student #

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTWHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES?

Be respectful and considerate of the learning environment.

Come prepared for class (see supplies list)

Respect school and personal property

Respect the rights and feelings of your teachers and fellow students (golden rule)

Classroom Expectations

The Golden Rule

Passes will NOT be given during the first or last 10 minutes of class except in case of emergency.

Use Agenda Book as hall pass.

Emergency calls may only be made from the Clinic Phone.

Passes

Appropriate behavior will be encouraged and supported . . .

• Verbal commendations

• Helping in class

• Leading groups

• Positive emails home

Rewards

Implemented according to the plan below.

Verbal warning Individual conference with student Restricted Lunch Parent contact Detention Administrative referral –

** Any student may be sent to the administrator whenever the problem is severe enough to come under the guidelines of the Gwinnett County Discipline Handbook)

Consequences

TOPICS

• Procedures & Expectations

• Web site: http://gcps-johnlucier.onmycalendar.com/

• Grades: Parent Portal and My Eclass

• Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 7, 2014 Schedule through the main office

• Progress Report September 23 (6 week) and October 15 (9 week)

Monday, September 4, 2014

Mr. John LucierLanguage ArtsJohn_Lucier@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Welcome!