Classroom and Grading Expectations

Why do I always have to raise my hand when you want to speak in ELA?

Because Ms. Van Der Jagt is hearing impaired

Why does Ms. Van Der Jagt hold me to such high expectations?

Because she cares fiercely about and believes fiercely in her students!

How can my team earn points?

By EVERYONE on the team completing work and meeting classroom expectations

How can you find out if you are missing assignments?

By logging into Student Portal

How does incomplete and missing classwork and homework affect my grade?

By making it harder to pass the tests because I haven't practiced

How do you ask to use the restroom?

Hold up 'R' hand

How do you ask to get water?

Hold up 'W' hand

How do I ask for a pencil?

Hold up index finger

How do I ask to sharpen my pencil?

Hold up my pencil

How do I ask to go to the nurse?

Hold up the 'N' hand

What happens if my table isn't clean when I leave?

My team won't get a point

What happens if I don't do my homework?

My team won't get a point and my parent may be notified.

Where can I find a copy of the homework if I didn't get one or I lost it?

On Blackboard in the Homework folder

Where can I find most of my classwork assignments?

On the Unit Game Board on Blackboard

How do I get the teacher's attention in ELA?

Raise my hand

When I leave the room, what must I do?

Sign out and take a pass

In the circle, who are the only people who are allowed to speak?

Teachers, the person with the koosh ball, or a person who has been called on

What makes up 100% of your final grade in ELA?

Tests

Where do I hand in late work?

The "Hand Ins" tray for your block

Where can you find copies of work from the week?

The Weekly Work Bin

How can I get a copy of a missing assignment from a previous week?

Try to find it on Blackboard OR ask Ms. Van Der Jagt for a copy of a specific assignment.

How do I tell Ms. Van Der Jagt that I've completed an IXL or Noredink that is late?

Write it on the whiteboard above the Hand Ins tray