Welcome to Heatherwood
Middle School
Home of the Hawks
Please sign in and pick up the
handout.
Dianne Lundberg
Professional Background
University of Puget Sound
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BA in Communication
Seattle University
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Master in Teaching, K-8
Endorsement in Sociology, 9-12; Endorsement in English, 6-8
National Board Certified, 3-8th Grade in 2004
National Board Certified Renewed in 2013
Public School Experience
14 years teaching in the Highly Capable Program in
Everett Public Schools, 3-5th grade
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9 years as a K-5 librarian
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2nd year at Heatherwood Middle School
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Classroom Objectives
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To maintain a safe and fair learning
environment for all students
To make learning relevant, rigorous, and
engaging
To prepare students for their future
education
Classroom Expectations
Students, teachers, and visitors are expected to
follow Heatherwood’s Code of Conduct in order to
maintain a safe and fair environment.
Be respectful
Act responsibly
Be part of the solution
Your support makes a difference!
Typical Consequences for
Misbehavior
Verbal warning
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1st incident:
2nd incident:
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3rd incident:
Parent contact; redirection form
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4th incident:
Lunchroom service or
after school detention
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5th incident: Office referral
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Time-out/teacher intervention
Social Studies
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Washington State History
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Passing at 7th grade meets a high school graduation
requirement; however, no high school credit
Projects – GoogleDocs can be accessed from home
Map and chapter tests
Global Issues
Current Events
Integrated technology
World Geography and Cultures
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Map and chapter tests
Projects – GoogleDocs can be accessed from home
Workbook – Can be completed in class
Man and the Environment
Canada
Latin America
Europe
Africa
Asia – Middle East
Standards-Based Grading
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Formative
= 30% of grade
Summative
= 70% of grade
Student Progress
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Check online grading (LMS system)
Reports sent home mid-semester (Nov. 2015)
1st Semester – Sept. 9, 2015 to Jan. 29, 2016
2nd Semester – Feb. 1, 2016 to June 21, 2016
Typical Late Work Policy
Formative Assignments
Students should turn in work on the day it is due
 Formative work turned in late will earn a reduced score
 After 5 days, it is too late to earn credit (NF)
Summative Assignments
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Homework turned in late will still be eligible for full
credit; however…
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Late or incomplete assignment forms will be used that
require a parent signature
Homework Support
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7:55 AM – Students are allowed in the
library to complete homework and checkout books
After school homework support will start
sometime in October
Prearrange a time to meet with
Mrs. Lundberg
Homework Help through Sno-Isle
Conferences
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Fall conferences are October 26 – Oct. 30
Evening conferences on Wednesday, October
28
All parents/guardians are invited to
conference with their child’s Period 1
teacher
Nuts and Bolts
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Feel free to call me at (425) 385-6423
before 8:00 A.M. or after 3:00 P.M., or email
me at dlundberg@everettsd.org
Please check my website calendar for
assignments, due dates, and parent info.
Thank you for coming to curriculum night!