Eighth GradeWelcome to Mrs. Jurys Language Arts Class1WELCOME TO EIGHTH GRADEPLUS MORE 1WELCOME 2RULES 3PROCEDURES 2WELCOME TO MY CLASSMRS. JURY1 3I have 2 sons and 2 daughters. My step-daughter, Jessica, goes to ECC and works at BEEP. Tyler is in 7th grade at OKH. Nelson is four and Elizabeth is three. I have been married for 6 years.

This is my eighth year teaching, and my first year teaching eighth grade.

I have taught Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies and Academic Plus.WHO AM I?

4TRUE OR FALSE???

I used to intern at WAVE 3.

My favorite drink is Pepsi.

3. I am a student at UK.

4. I have been to 4 different colleges.

5. My favorite sports team is UK.

6. I went to the Nelson County fair this summer.

7. I believe Tom Brady is the best looking man alive.

8. I enjoy reading, shopping, and getting on Facebook.

9. I have been to Japan. RULES! RULES! RULES! RULES!1. RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

2. KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET AND OBJECTS TO YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES!

3. BE PREPARED!

4. FOLLOW ALL SCHOOL RULES!

6CONSEQUENCES AND REWARDSThe Good,The Bad,AndThe Ugly!

7The good!PraisePositive progress reportsPositive phone calls/e-mails/notes homeSoft drinksCandyFree timeHomework passesTest passesMovieSnacksand moreThe Bad!WarningMove your seatMove next to meWrite-up

The ugly!Off-teamReferralClip boardI-SAPSuspension

2ProceduresWhat to do, when, where, and how! 11Procedures1. By the time the bell rings, you should be in your seat working on the Do Nows (required) and Extra Credit Corner if you wish.

2. We will clean up the room before we leave. This is not a basketball court!

3. Late? You better have a note!

4. Cheating? OH NO! DETENTION, PHONE CALL HOME, ZERO, NO MAKE-UPS!

5. You leave when I dismiss you, NOT when the bell rings!

6. Do NOT get out of your seat without permission. Sharpen pencils before class, throw trash away at the endIf in doubt, raise your hand and ASK!

7. Gum and food are NOT allowed!

8. If I am on the phone or a visitor comes in, you are to remain quiet and wait for Directions.12Procedures9. If you are absent, you will need ask me for any work at the end of class.

10. You will turn all work in to the tray for your class. Do NOT put anything on the desk or leave anything in the room!

11. In case of an emergency, remain calm and follow directions.

Questions??????13Do Nows:

Extra Credit Corner:

Things to Know!

You will not have bell work, but you will have do nows daily. Whateveris written on the board is what you should be working on when the bell rings. Consistently not working on the do nows will result in a refusalto work write-up.In the corner of the board, the first day of the week, you will have theopportunity for extra credit. It will be due on Friday! No exceptions.14TESTS= 65 % of your grade*

*Can earn a soft drink for earning a 4 on all targets* TESTS ONLY

QUIZZES= 15% of your grade

HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK= 10% of your grade

ACCELERATED READER= 10% of your grade4= MASTER 100%3= YAY! 80% (CAN CHOOSE TO REDO)2= GETTING THERE 60% (MUST REDO)1= NOT MASTERED 40% (MUST REDO)0= INCOMPLETE 0% (MUST REDO)

GRADING

15NOW WHAT?

FIX NOTEBOOK/BINDER

GENRE LIST

TRUTH/FALSEGETTINGTO KNOW YOU 16

Whats Your Message?

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!17