Ms. Miller
True or False: Ms. Miller has taught both middle school and high school English before.
True:
Taught 6th grade ELD and 8th grade ELA at Carver Middle School
Also previously taught 9th and 11th grade English at Portola High School
What is one of our class rules?
Be kind and respectful to others and their property, follow directions and stay on task, be prepared to learn and bring all necessary materials to class, no phones, earbuds, or smartwatches, no food or drinks (other than water) allowed in class, put forth your best effort and always try your best
What lunch do 7th/8th graders eat at?
Lunch B 12:33-1:04 (31 minutes)
When writing an email to Ms. Miller, what should you always include?
Always include your full name and period
What are two course materials you need?
Pens or pencils, lined paper, charged Chromebook, and an independent reading novel (can be brought from home or borrowed from class or the school library)
What is the first consequence when behavioral expectations are not met?
Detention
According to her All About Me Slide, where does Ms. Miller want to travel to?
Australia and New Zealand
What is the consequence for cheating or plagarism?
Any student who is found to have plagiarized or cheated will receive a zero on the assignment and a referral.
What is Masuda Middle School's cellphone policy?
All phones are to be turned off and put away in your backpack at all times on campus. It is not to be used again until after school.
Outside of teaching, what hobbies, sports, or activities does Ms. Miller enjoy?
Hobbies= art, reading, writing, and film photography
Sports= skateboarding, surfing, and volleyball
Activities= hiking, pilates, traveling, going to the beach, etc.
What is the name of at least one of the novels that we will be reading this year?
7th= The Giver and The Outsiders
8th= The True Diary of Anne Frank and Lord of the Flies
What do you do if you are tardy to school?
If you are late to homeroom, report to the front office for a tardy slip. Students will not be admitted late to class without a tardy slip.
What is one of Ms. Miller's "favorites" (book, movie, or album) from her All About Me Slide?
Books= The Watchman, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and How to Win Friends and Influence People
Movies= Anchorman and The Truman Show
Albums= The Smashing Pumpkins
How are grades weighted?
Formative Work (Classwork, Homework, Practice) - 40%
Summative Work (Essays, Projects, Tests, Quizzes) - 60%
What Masuda Middle School's value (hint: look at the board)? What is one example of one of the acronyms?
P.R.I.D.E. = Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diligence, and Empathy
Examples may vary