1. Your child should have an assignment pad in which he/she should keep all assignments.
2. Each of the following subjects, Literature, Language/spelling,, Math, Science, and Social Studies should have a separate spiral notebook labeled for that subject. All assignments are to be done in the appropriate subject's notebook.
3. Each of the above subjects should have a pocket folder labeled as well. Worksheets and other loose work are to be kept in the appropriate pocket folder.
4. An additional pocket folder will be collected by the teacher in which test papers will be kept.
5. Your child should have a “marble” (black and white) composition tablet for journal entries, writing and composition. No other work should be done in this tablet.
6. He/she should have several pens (black and red) and pencils (preferably mechanical) on hand. You will not need a large supply of loose-leaf paper. Please do not purchase the three ring binders or other similar storage devices as they are usually too large and bulky to be kept either in the desks or on the shelves.
7. Please remember to have your child cover all of his/her books as soon as possible. Damage to textbooks could result in delays in receiving report cards at the end of the year.
SPELLING: We will average one Spelling test per week. After two to three assignments are given in Spelling from a specific unit (including words 10 times each, words used in sentences, and workbook assignments there will be a pre-test. This will be followed by the test. Study the spelling of your words.
LANGUAGE: We will average one Language test every six to eight days. After assignments are given in a particular section in language there will be a review assignment (in the workbook). This will be followed by a test. Know the skills practiced for that particular chapter. In the 3rd quarter, test grades will also come from iLeap test preparation material..
READING: Expect a test in Reading approximately every week following the completion of a text story and associated Reading skills taken from the workbook. Students should study the vocabulary words, story questions, and skills covered each week.
DAILY ORAL LANGUAGE: Quizzes are unannounced and follow after several sets of drills and are generally UNANNOUNCED.. They consist of finding various errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics.
The following generalities can be made about classroom assignments:
1. There WILL be assignments (in classwork and homework) EVERY day. If your student says he/she has no homework or classwork, be suspicious. In addition to assignments in other subjects, expect the following:
2. Expect two to three assignments in SPELLING per week.
3.. Expect four to five assignments in READING, and LANGUAGE per week.
4. Expect three assignments in DAILY ORAL LANGUAGE per week.
5. Students will be required to log on to TeenBiz and complete two activities per week..
(NOTE: in the 2nd and 3rd quarters prior to the iLEAP, practice tests and test preparation will occur in addition to regular assignments).
