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Room R-8
Mrs. Aguiar
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8 Grade Year
• Lots of fun (end of year
activities.)
• Lots of work!
About Mrs. Aguiar
• This is my 13th year at Summit.
• I have taught all four, 8th grade core
classes.
• I LOVE 8th graders!
• I’m married and have 2 daughters
Communication
• It is the key to success
• Let’s work together!
• This is what I will do:
– Stamp PRIDE planners to assure you
that your child is writing down his or
her homework every week!
– Update Teacherweb – Homework
posted weekly
– Send messages using Newsflash
– Respond to e-mails –
jennifer_aguiar@etiwanda.org
Language Arts
• Content standards are lengthy
• They include:
–writing
–reading
–vocabulary
–grammar
–listening and speaking
Language Arts
• Literature & Language Arts book
– Main components (for in class use)
– Also used for homework
• Other components used are:
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Vocabulary Workshop –level C
Warriner’s Handbook (textbook) in class only
Interactive Reader
Step up to Writing
Core Literature books
Independent Reading
• Students are required to read books
from Accelerator Reader book
program.
• Each book has a point value.
• Students are to read the book and
then take a quiz.
• Quizzes assess how well the student
comprehended the book.
• Each student is given a goal based
on their reading independent level.
Language Arts
• Parents can now track student progress
• Start at our districts web site
• Parents tab
• Library Resources - Renaissance Home
Connect
core literature:
• The Outsiders
• The Glory Field
Essays
• Essay Writing: autobiographical, persuasive,
response to literature, business letters, technical
document, and a biography/research paper.
• Essays are written over the span of a couple of
weeks
• I prefer them typed.
• Essays are graded on a 4-point scale to help
prepare students for grading on the CAHSEE.
Social Studies
• U.S. History, from colonies to the
Reconstruction of the Civil War.
• I use a combination of projects and
tests.
• Community Service-6 hours per
trimester, but count as extra credit.
Classroom Rules
1. Respect yourself & all others in the
classroom.
2. Follow all directions & school rules.
3. Come to class prepared.
4. Be in your seat & ready when the
bell rings.
5. Always try your best.
1. Praise.
Rewards
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Treats
Homework or late pass.
Positive call or note home.
Treats for no missing
assignments-at 6 weeks (I pay)
6. Lunch for no missing
assignments-at end of trimester
(You pay/I organize)
Consequences
1. Warning.
2. Reflection & action plan, signed by parent.
3. Lunch Detention.
4. Parent Contact.
5. After School Detention.
6. Office Referral.
* In severe cases immediate office
intervention would be utilized.
Homework
• Every Monday-Thursday
• Check the PRIDE planner or my website:
– http://teacherweb.com/CA/SummitIntermediat
e/MrsAguiar/apt7.aspx
• Homework is posted Monday for the week
• PRIDE planners are stamped weekly to
insure students are using them
• Check the web site throughout the week
for possible changes
Absent & Late Work
Absents
• Absent work picked up by student from absent
folders on wall.
• I encourage students to speak with friends about
what was missed, then talk with me.
• Absent tests will be re-scheduled.
Late work
• No late homework accepted (1day assignments)
• 10% off each day a project is late for a total of 5
days.
Grading Categories
Language Arts & Social Studies
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Test – 35%
Quizzes & projects - 30%
Class work - 25%
Homework - 10%
Grading Scale
• Traditional Grading Scale
• 100-90%=A
• 89-80%=B
• 79-70%=C
• 69-60%=D
• Anything below 60% is failing
ESPRI
Online Grade Book
• Check your students grades on-line at:
https://espri-web.etiwanda.k12.ca.us/
• You need to register on-line to gain access
to your child’s information.
• Have your child’s up-to-date grade
information with just a few clicks of the
mouse.
• Grades are updated weekly.
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8 Grade Promotion
• Participation in the promotion
ceremony and activities is based on
grade and behavior.
– (Specific
detail are explained in the PRIDE Planner)
Parent Conferences
• Take place with homeroom teachers
• November 4-9
• I will send information out in October
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