Ms. Jones' Literacy Weebly Page Welcome to 2013-2014 School Year
Upcoming Events- New York State Math Exam is April 30 - May 2
***Reminder all students should be completing 3 1/2 hours on studyisland.com per week.***
Grading Policy 40% - Performance Tasks, Unit Activities, Exams, Quizzes, Quarterlies 15% - Formal Writing Piece/Culminating Activity 15% - On Target Reading Responses 15% - Homework 10% - Classwork/Participation 5% - Zero Period Work Materials ( Subject to change as the year progresses and are to be replenished as needed) 1 - 5 Subject Notebook 2 - Packages of Looseleaf Paper 2 - Packages of Pens (Blue/Black) 2 - Packages of Pencils 1 - Pack of Crayons/Markers 3 - 2 Pocket Folders 1 - Box of Tissue 1 - Bottle of White Out
Absences/Late Assignments Parents if your child is absent it is their responsibility to get ALL notes and materials given out on that day. They will be given a 1 day grace period to turn in assignments without penalty with an absent note. Moving forward any homework assignment that is late will be accepted and given a 25% grade reduction. Students have 5 days to turn in late assignments. NO EXCEPTIONS!
* Students should be reading age appropriate chapter books at least 30 minutes every night to help meet their On Target criteria for the school year.*