Welcome to 8th ELA and Social Studies

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Check List

Essential Reminders

Quote of the day

Communication

“If you are not willing to learn,

No one can help you.

If you are determined to learn,

No one can stop you.”

Meet the Teacher.

Communication.

Parent Student Handbook.

Rules and Policies.

Grading.

I believe communication is a vital part of our relationship

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Contact me any time in one of the following ways:

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Parent Square: Mary Hawkins

mary.hawkins@trusd.net

School: (916) 566-1920 EXT 23719

Google Voice: (209) 975-7382

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I will get back to you within 24 hrs

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― Aristotle

Aug.

28

• To prevent interruptions during class, the office will not call into classrooms when something is dropped off. Instead the office will email the teacher
• Dismissal time is at 2:42PM Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs; 12:42PM Wed

Hello! I am Ms. Hawkins

Table of Contents.

01. Classroom Community

02. Parent/Student Handbook �

04. Kangaroos

05.

Google Classroom

03.

Classroom Rules & Policies

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04. Grading

06.

Year at a Glance

1. Guideline Infraction Notice
2. Ms. Hawkins’ Aio Plan

We will talk about this second.

After that we will talk about this.

We will also talk about this.

Then, we will talk about this

And we will talk about this last.

Building Our Community

• Community & Respect: Positive classroom culture, collaboration, active listening�
• Goal Setting & Reflection: Students set personal/academic goals and track progress�
• Literature Connections: Exploring empathy, resilience, and choices through characters

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My Goals for My Students

• Help students succeed as readers, writers, and individuals�
• Foster a classroom where students feel safe, respected, and valued�
• Partnering with families to support both academic and personal growth

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Parent/Student Handbook

• Please refer to TRUSD Website for full Student/Parent Handbook
• Cell Phones: Student cell phones must be off while student is on campus
• Dress Code:
• No belly showing
• Shoes must be attached to the student’s foot
• Shorts length
• Shorts must be zipped up at all times

Classroom Rules

1. Bring all books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave
2. Treat each person in the room with respect
3. Treat each person in the room with kindness
4. Follow directions the first time

Guideline Infraction Notice

Step 1

• Non confrontational warning
• Documentation
• Filled out by the teacher and the student

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Ms. Hawkins’ Action Plan�

Step 2

• Filled out by the teacher, student and family
• The teacher will make family contact

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You’ve Been Pink Slipped!

• For missing assignments
• Filled out by the teacher and the Student
• Filed in Student’s file
• Three missing assignments will result in family contact

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Classroom Policies

“Stick It” Poster

Bathroom Sign Out/In: Minga

Eating In Class

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Classroom Library

Grading

45%

50%

5%

Classwork

Tests

Participation

Google Classroom Codes

8^th Social Studies

8^th ELA

Leadership Elective

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^{This Year in ELA}

This Year in US History

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Student Leadership

Planning and participating in School Activities

Gathering and analyzing student feedback

Learn how to be a leader in their community

Lead group discussions about real world topics

Communicating with School Site Administration

Thank you!

Do you have any questions?

mary.Hawkins@trusd.net

Parent Square: Mary Hawkins

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