Welcome to our Open House
Mr. Doody – Room 226
Who am I?
• Family
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Bachelor Degree from Eastern
Illinois University, Major in
Accounting, Minor in Economics
Masters Degree from the
University of St. Francis –
Endorsed in Mathematics and
Social Studies
Third year at Hilda Walker
Substitute taught in many districts
for 3 ½ years
Percussion Instructor at Argo
Community High School, Summit,
IL for 15 years.
My Family….
Emmerson and Olivia
Introduction to
5th Grade
• Transition Year
– Fifth grade can be difficult because students are switching classes,
taking notes, and are responsible for following up on missed
assignments.
– New, larger building.
– Many students.
– Procedures that are new.
• My goal is to make this transition a smooth transition
Expectations and Procedures:
P.B.I.S. ~ Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
THE THREE BE’S
BE Respectful
BE Responsible
BE Safe
Classroom Rules &
Consequences
Rules:
1. Listen Carefully
2. Follow Directions.
3. Work Quietly. Do not disturb others who are working.
4. Respect others. Be kind with your words and actions.
5. Respect school and personal property.
6. Work and play safely.
Consequences/Behavior Steps:
1. Green – All is well.
2. Orange – Verbal warning.
3. Yellow – Call home and loss of intramurals.
4. Red – Call home, loss of intramurals and disciplinary referral written
(minor)
**Three minor infraction result in an after school detention.
Major behavior problems will be referred to the assistant principal for immediate
action. A major referral form will be completed and parents or guardians will be
contacted immediately.
Rewards
- Positive recognition of good behavior
- Individual PAWS to be used at school
store or in drawings
- Class PAWS
Academics
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Starr Testing: Measures individual student growth throughout the school year.
Administered in the fall, winter, and spring. Please, encourage your child to do his/her
best.
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PARC Testing: State wide test given to all students the first two weeks in March.
Please, make sure your child has a supply of #2 pencils. A good nights rest and a
healthy breakfast helps the student focus during testing.
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Grading Scale:
100 – 90
A
89 – 80
B
79 – 70
C
69 – 60
D
59 – 0
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Grades will be updated on Power School weekly. Late and missing
assignments will be graded according to the guidelines in the school
handbook.
• Grade Weighting:
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Tests
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40%
Quizzes =
35%
Homework/ = 25%
class work
HOMEWORK
• Homework
• Homework is assigned daily.
• It is the student’s responsibility to record assignments in
the assignment notebook each day. I’d like to have your
help in checking the notebook every day.
• Upcoming tests and projects are posted on the school’s
web-site and updated each week at www.summithill.org .
* * If your child is absent, please arrange for the work missed to be sent home
with another student or picked up in the office. It is easy to fall behind!!
Late & Missing Assignments
• Late Assignments
Late and missing assignments will be graded
according to the guidelines in the district handbook.
Homework Help
• Extra help is available. I will offer study group sessions during
intramural time. Those that want to attend are welcome to do so.
• Study Hall is available during intramurals. Students are allowed to
go to study hall if they need to catch up.
• Academic Assistance is available after school. Please send a note
with your child letting me know he/she will be staying after. Include
in the note how your child will be getting home from Academic
Assistance. If I feel there is a need for this service or your child can
benefit from this program, I will contact you first and see if it is ok for
your child to attend Academic Assistance.
Math
• Math meets daily from 10:06 to 10:51 a.m.
• NEW Math Series – Go Math!
Curriculum:
Common Core based (real world applications)
Whole number computation and place value
Fact mastery
Problem solving and application skills
Decimals
Fractions
*Your child will have math homework each day.
Reading/Language Arts
Our reading and language arts block meets daily from 1:11
to 2:40 p.m. (90 minutes)
Curriculum:
Common Core Based
Comprehension/Vocabulary
Fluency/Oral Reading
Reading Improvement Time (Testing)
Grammar skills
Theme and Fantasy Unit
Writing skills
Science/Social Studies
Science
~ The curriculum is divided into three key areas; Life
Science, Earth Science, & Physical
Science.
~Concepts are developed through hands-on activities.
Social Studies
~ The students will study American History from Colonial
America to the Civil War.
Class Schedule
Physical Education:
5 days a week! (Please take time to visit our gym and meet
the teachers.
Special Classes
1st Term – Art/Cycle
2nd Term – Music/Cycle
All Year – Technology – will meet twice a week
(Our special teachers are also available for you to meet)
Communication
• Please, feel free to contact me anytime throughout the school year
at: (815) 464-2285 or e-mail me at mdoody@summithill.org.
• Teacher page www.summithill.org is updated daily
• Please note Parent/Teacher Conferences will be utilizing an online
sign-up format. Details will be coming to you in October.
• My classroom expectations and procedures are posted on my
webpage. Please review this information with your child, sign and
date the final page, and have your child return it to school ASAP.
Weapons Policy
• A student who is determined to have brought one of the
following objects to school, any school sponsored activity
or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable
relationship to school shall be expelled for period of at
least one calendar year, but not more than 2 calendar
years.
• A firearm, meaning any gun, rifle, shotgun, or weapon
• A knife (including plastic, kitchen knives, etc.), brass
knuckles, or other knuckle weapon regardless of its
composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or
attempted to be used to cause bodily harm.
Thank You
Good night and drive safely!