Welcome to Lincoln and the Newcomer Program!! Meet your teachers! Teacher: Ms. Goodwin lgoodwin@psdschools.org 488-5718 Teacher: Ms. Bent mbent@psdschools.org 488-5768 Subject: Newcomer Math Subject: Newcomer Social Studies Supply List: Composition Notebook Pencils Supply List: Planner 3 ring binder Spiral notebook Folder with 3 holes Loose leaf paper Writing Utensils including… erasable pens, pencils, highlighter and colors Topics to be covered this year: Number Sense Factors and Multiples Two-dimensional Geometry Probability and Statistics Understanding and Using Rational Numbers Two-dimensional measurement Integers Linear Relationships Introducing Algebra Teacher: Mrs. Stansfield nicoles@psdschools.org 488-5713 Subject: Newcomer Science Supply List: Composition Notebook Pencils and Pens Loose leaf paper Topics to be covered this year: Making Observations and Classifying Materials Science Processes Problem Solving Introduction to Matter Magnetism and Electricity Introduction to Rocks and Minerals Topics to be covered this year: Introduction to Social Studies Early Civilizations The Classical World The Middle Ages The Renaissance Early United States A New Nation The Modern World Teacher: Ms. Wright hewright@psdschools.org 488-5782 Subject: Newcomer Language Arts Supply List: Notebook Pens and Pencils Word to Word Dictionary Topics to be covered this year: Reading Writing Listening Speaking Short Stories Vocabulary Building Autobiographical Essay Student Expectations: All students at Lincoln are IB students in the Middle Years Program (MYP). We expect IB students to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, open minded, communicators, principled, caring, risk takers, balanced and reflective. The traits will be taught and emphasized throughout the year. We also expect them to have appropriate social skills (i.e. polite and respectful) when dealing with teachers, staff, and other students Grading Scale: Grades will be on a point basis. Points earned divided by total points possible will give the final grade as follows: 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 or below = F Grading can include but not limited to assessments, homework, class work, hands on activities, projects and reflections. Parents are encouraged to check their students’ grade using the online PIV system. Homework: Each teacher has their own homework policy. In Language Arts, reading logs and journals will be assigned weekly. In math and science, homework will be assigned when necessary. Social studies homework will be written in the students’ planners and available on the website www.mylincolnonline.com (Ms. Bent). Absences: If a student misses class for any reason, it is their responsibility to copy the planner from another student and collect missed material. Students are responsible for getting any missed notes from a peer. Students are also responsible to turn in work from the prior lesson. When a student is absent, they are encouraged to seek out extra help in understanding the missed material. Passes: Students must use their passes to leave the room for any reason besides medical. So please use the 10 passes per month wisely! Extra passes can be turned in to the office for an end of the month prize drawing. Extra Help: Teachers are available for extra help both before school and after school. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment time whenever necessary.