Class facts 1
Class will help you to: A) organize materials B) develop your reading & spelling skills C) learn math
B - increase reading and spelling through morphology
I need to go to the nurse?
You check in with Ms. Nelson.
She will send a message to the nurses.
It may be necessary to wait before heading to the nurse.
Class will help you to: _____ with accuracy.
A) copy B) organize C) read
C, accuracy + speed + expression + understanding
I miss class?
You will either get caught up next time you are in class or you will pick up where you left off.
Class will help you to increase your knowledge of A) HMS B) writing C) Greek/Latin roots
C, review roots from last year + continue to expand your vocabulary!
I want to eat snack?
Snack is only during C block.
Class will help you to read passages with: A) expression B) accuracy C) understanding D) expression E) all of the above
E, speed + accuracy + expression + understanding = reading fluency
I feel that I'm ready to be dismissed from Specialized Reading.
The school may need to consider this. We will look at your testing dates. There is a criteria that needs to be met for reading and spelling. This gets worked out at a team meeting with your folks at home.
Class will help you: A) create a list of songs that you may want to listen to B) create a list of items you would like to buy C) create a list of books that you may want to read
C, create a list of books! First Chapter / First Listen Friday will help you discover books that may interest you.
I am working on the same concepts as last year?
That's okay! Our content is meant to be reviewed in order for students to feel confident and solidify their skills. Some concepts will be review, some concepts build upon last year's knowledge, and other concepts will be new.
Class will help you to: A) develop your typing skills B) determine your post-high school goals C) understand yourself as a student / a reader
C, understand yourself as a learner! You'll explore your personality type, your learning preferences, and how to manage day to day stressors.
I need my schedule changed?
That's okay! Your counselor will help you and your folks at home to create the schedule that is a good fit. Some schedules will be changed this week and other schedules may get changed at another time. Some schedules will stay the same.