Welcome to�Back to School Night

Bellflower Middle/High School

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Mrs. Llamas and Ms. Adams: English 7

Periods 1, 4, 5, 7

Mrs. Llamas: Advanced English 7, Period 2

Mrs. Llamas: English 7, Period 6

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Welcome to middle school!

• About the teacher(s)/ Teaching Philosophy
• Connecting with the Teacher(s) and Aeries
• Classroom Expectations and Routines
• Academic Accountability and Grading Policy
• Questions?? → Please email me (us)!

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Mrs. Llamas

• Starting 12th year of teaching
• Wife and mother of two children (Years of age: 12 and 5)
• Student: Started Masters Degree program this year at CSULB-Go Beach!
• Education opens the door to endless possibilities.
• All students deserve to have an educational experience in which their full potential can be met.

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Ms. Adams’ Teaching Philosophy

• I believe education opens doors! Every student has the ability to learn and can use education to increase opportunities.
• With hard work and determination, all students can reach their full potential.
• No two students are exactly the same, but all students have the right to a good education and the freedom to pursue their dreams.

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Connecting with Teacher (s)

Best way to contact us:

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E-mail:

Mrs. Llamas illamas@busd.k12.ca.us

Ms. Adams larkellenadams@busd.k12.ca.us

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Call: 562-920-1801 (Before or after school)

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Monitoring Grades on Parent Portal

• All grades are posted on the AERIES Parent Portal
• https://bellflowerusd.aeries.net/Student/LoginParent.aspx

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• Visit the Bellflower High School Website
• The link can be found under the “Parents” Menu.
• Grades are updated about every two weeks.
• Late assignments are graded at a later time.
• Attendance, discipline, and tardies can be found on Aeries too.

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English 7 Course description

• Emphasis on the development of reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and listening skills.

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• Opportunities to write about a variety of subjects focused on practicing and developing the academic forms of writing: narrative, informative and argumentative.

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• Creative Writing with art and music.

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• Dedicated time to Silent Sustained Reading (S.S.R)

Accessing the Instructional Materials

• Google Classroom is being used for digital assignments in addition to paper and pencil.
• Students must have a single-subject notebook for note taking and resources. (ELA only)
• Bring planner each day! Use for all class periods.
• Instructional Materials: Studysync online platform and workbooks.
• Fall Semester Novels: Independent Reading novel-Student choice
• Spring Semester Novels: The Hunger Games and The Outsiders

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Learning Routines

• Typical Week in Class
• Notebooks AND planners are required EVERYDAY
• Reading (articles, short stories, excerpts, etc.)
• Writing-Various forms: Bellringers, essays, creative writing

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• Typical Week at home
• 1-2 assignments a week
• Read at least 20 minutes each night
• Usually tied with weekly assignments OR
• Independent reading assignments
• Check Google Classroom Stream for homework assignments (Daily agenda)
• Absent?
• Check the Google Classroom stream BEFORE returning
• Check the Absent Work Bin for paper work

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Google Classroom Stream

Daily Agenda

Classroom expectations/Rules

In order to build a positive school culture, a caring community, and a safe and nurturing environment, all Buccaneers are expected to demonstrate Buc P.R.I.D.E.

Positivity

Maintain a good attitude.

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Respect

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

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Integrity

Do the right thing.

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Dedication

Prepare, participate, and produce.

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Excellence

Strive to be the best you can be.

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• Respect your teacher(s), peers, and yourself.

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• Follow all school rules.

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• Arrive to class on time, prepared, and ready to learn.

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• Raise your hand before speaking and leaving your seat.

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• Food, gum, and drinks are not allowed in the classroom.

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Grading Policy

• Digital submissions are done through Google Classroom and must be submitted on time for full credit.
• Physical copies must be collected on the assigned due date for full credit.
• Students must write their first and last name on their papers.

Policy on late work:

• Work for the quarter may only be accepted up until the end of each quarter at a maximum 70%.
• Extensions may be granted, however the student MUST email the teacher at least a day before the due date. (DO NOT ask on Google classroom).

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**More detailed information available on the class syllabus.

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Grading Policy

Missing Work:

• Unless specified, it is the student’s responsibility to get missing assignments due to an absence.
• Students MUST check the Google Classroom Stream for the agenda and homework missed that day.
• Students MUST check the “Absent work Bin” upon entering the class after an absence.

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Grading Policy-English 7

Grades

• These are this year’s grading breakdown and categories.
• Check Aeries weekly to view a student’s assignments, grades, and points earned.

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Grading Policy-Adv. English

Grades

• These are this year’s grading breakdown and categories.
• Check Aeries weekly to view a student’s assignments, grades, and points earned.

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