Mater Academy Middle / High



Mater Academy High School

A Miami Dade County Public Charter School

7901 N.W. 103 rd Street

Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016

Phone:305-828-1886 Fax: 305-828-6175

7th and 8th Grade Reading and Creative Writing

Ms. Manzano

WELCOME!

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to Mater Academy! I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Nicole Manzano and I am very excited to be your child’s 7th and 8th grade teacher. This is my eighth year of teaching and my third at Mater Academy. I can assure you that it is a wonderful school! It is important for parents and students to sit down together and read and discuss the following information, as well as familiarize yourselves with my website (, go to personnel and then find my name under Language Arts). Please sign and date this form and return it back to me as soon as possible.

What your child will be working on in class:

Writing: Writing: Students will explore all genres of writing. Students will learn the rules of grammar and effective writing strategies.

Literacy: Your child will be exposed to a wide variety of strategies to help them comprehend, evaluate, and respond to a variety of texts.

Novels: Our class will be reading novels in class throughout the year. Advanced students will also be expected to read novels on their own. Your child will be receiving a letter regarding these novels in the days to come.

Reading Logs: Your child will be expected to complete 1 reading log per week. It is imperative that you, as the parent, sign these reading logs before they are handed in.

TeenBiz and Reading Plus: Throughout the course of the year, your child will be using two computer program called TeenBiz and Reading Plus (Reading) or one program, Teen Biz (Creative Writing). Students will be given a grade for this assignment on a weekly basis. They will work on it in class and at home.

GENERAL PROCEDURES

In order to succeed in this class, each student should know what is expected of them. The following are responsibilities that will guarantee a great year:

Come to class regularly and ON TIME

Have materials ready and available at ALL TIMES

Complete and turn in assignments ON TIME

ATTENDANCE:

Tardies-

Tardies will result in a lower conduct/academic grade. For every unexcused tardy there will be a grade cut for the day’s assignment. After three unexcused tardies, there will be a phone call home, as well as, detention.

Absences-

All assignments are expected to be handed in and completed ON TIME. However, if you miss school for an excused reason, you will be expected to catch up on all assignments missed, while you were out. Make-up work should be completed no later than a week after the absence occurred. A “Z” or an “F” will appear on the grade book until I have received the assignment.

*Please look to the Student Code of Conduct and Parent Contract for information on the school’s policies regarding “excused” and “unexcused” absences and tardies, along with any additional rules or details that may be of interest to you.

UNEXCUSED LATE WORK

Students will receive a “Z” in the grade book for every missed assignment. No late work is accepted, unless the student brings a note from a parent saying why the homework is not on time.

HOME LEARNING

Homework will be given on a regular basis and is expected to be turned in the next time the class meets. Any homework turned in after class has ended will be considered late.

CLASSROOM RULES

Enter class in complete uniform.

Be seated and ready to work when the bell rings.

Raise your hand and be acknowledged prior to speaking.

Bring all supplies daily. (Teacher will not provide supplies)

Bring homework daily.

Treat teacher and fellow students with respect.

Cell phones are to be turned off at all times.

CONSEQUENCES FOR BREAKING CLASSROOM RULES

2 Verbal Warnings

Teacher-student conference

3rd Warning results in detention

Parent Contact

Referral

Indoor/outdoor suspension

REWARD

Good Grades

Verbal Praise

Positive Parent contact

Prizes

Extra Credit

DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES

Homework: 25% of grade

Class work/Participation: 35% of grade

Quizzes: 15% of grade

Tests/Projects: 25% of grade

ACADEMIC GRADING SCALE

A: 100-90%

B: 89-80%

C: 79-70%

D: 69-60%

F: 59-0%

CONDUCT GRADING SCALE

A: 0-2 warnings

B: 3-5 warnings

C: 6 warnings

D: 7-9 warnings

F: 10 or more warnings

EFFORT GRADING SCALE

1: Outstanding Effort

2: Satisfactory Effort

3: Insufficient Effort

MATERIALS REQUIRED

Pencils

Lined Paper (college rule)

Blue/black pens

Highlighters (3 different colors

2 Composition notebook

2 Duotang Folder with prongs and pockets

TEACHER’SWISH LIST

Found on my website.

**For every $3 you spend you get 1 hour of volunteer service for Mater Academy. Every parent needs 30 volunteer hours or $90 in teacher donation items.

*When purchasing item(s) make sure child’s name, student ID and teacher is listed in the bag along with the receipt.

I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Feel free to e-mail me at manzanon@. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. Remember, communication is the key to a great parent-teacher relationship.

Sincerely,

Ms. Manzano

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*REMEMBER*

Please sign the attached form, stating that you have read and understand the terms of this letter!

( THANK YOU (

I have read and understand the terms of this Welcome Letter. I accept the responsibilities stated in this document.

I have read and understand the terms of this Welcome Letter. I am aware of my child’s responsibilities, which are stated in this document.

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Student’s Name (PRINT and Sign)

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Parent’s Signature

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Date

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