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Welcome Parents and Students to the 2019-2020 School Year !
I am very excited to begin this adventure with your child this school year. As your child’s English Language Arts/ Reading [Grades 6-7-8] and Science [Grade 6 ONLY] teacher, I aim to: ease the transition from secondary school to middle school for our 6th graders, continue cultivating the academic growth for our 7th graders, and begin to prepare the 8th graders for high school! I am looking forward to building a strong partnership with you and your family. Therefore, I believe that communication is key. I encourage you to contact me with any questions or concerns. I can be reached via email at rrasaq@stlucys.org or on Classdojo (Grade 6).
*If you would like to schedule a meeting with me, I am available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15am- 7:30am & ONLY on Thursdays at 4:45pm- 5:00pm. Please inform me 1 week prior to requested date.
I am looking forward to a great year with you and your child!!! See you at the parent meeting on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 7pm in the auditorium. -
Ms. Rasaq's Policy
Assessment Policy
English Language Arts & Science (Grade 6 Only):
Tests are given at the end of every major concept.The frequency of tests will depend on the complexity of the topic. Two major tests will be given each quarter.
Review sheets/practice will always be assigned and reviewed prior to a test.
Quizzes will be given frequently, approximately every two to three weeks. Review sessions will take place in class.
Points will be deducted on all tests/quizzes/graded homework assignments for incomplete headings. The official school heading will be reviewed in class. Students are required to write their book number on all assignments.
Missing or incomplete names up to -10 points, Missing date -3 points, Missing class and/or missing number -2 points. No exceptions!
As per the student handbook, the breakdown for grading is as follows:
Summative assessments 45%
Quizzes 25%
Classwork/Participation 20%
Homework 10%
Homework Policy
Written homework is given nightly except on Fridays. Unless review for State Exams. Students are given time each class to copy homework into their planner. Homework assignments are also posted online daily. The homework assignments written on the classroom board are the most accurate.
Homework will be reviewed daily. Missing homework will be notated by the teacher. Three missing homework assignments in one month (per subject) will result in detention.
Homework will be checked often. Any student who does not complete an assignment in its entirety will receive a ZERO for that assignment with no chance to make up the work. It is the responsibility of the student to complete all their assignments each night. Students who were absent will not be penalized. However, the homework must be completed and submitted the next day for a grade.
Lateness Policy
Ten (10) points will be deducted from a graded assignment for each day of lateness. After the third day of lateness, the student will receive a grade of 0.
Students who are absent will not be penalized. However, once the assignments have been given upon the student's return, failure to hand them in will result in point deductions.
POINTS MAY ALSO BE DEDUCTED WHEN A STUDENT FAILS TO WRITE THEIR NAME ON GRADED ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS. STUDENTS MUST WRITE AND SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS NEATLY.
Discipline Policy
The students are expected to follow class and school rules at all times. Failure to do so will result in a STRIKE. Three strikes will result in afterschool detention. A disciplinary referral will be issued when a student has received their sixth strike. Detention will be served as well. The strike board will reset at the beginning of each month. Any student who repeatedly breaks the same rule will receive a disciplinary referral or detention without the issuance of a strike.
Demerits are not issued in this grade level. Disciplinary referrals will be issued for any infraction stated in the planner.
Parents will not be contacted when a student receives a strike. Parents will receive a form to sign if a detention or a disciplinary referral is issued.
*** Grade 6 will use ClassDojo to implement classroom management and parent communication.
Cell Phones
Phones are collected daily and returned at the end of the day. Any student caught using their cellphone during the school day will receive a detention.
Please email me at rrasaq@stlucys.org with any questions or concerns.
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What do I need for Ms. Rasaq's Class
English Language Arts/ Reading: (DUE ON Monday 9/9/19)
- 3 Ring hard cover Binder (2in.)
- 1 Pack of CLEAR top loading sheet protector (with holes)
- Big Tab Dividers
- (5 Subject) Spiral Notebook
- (1) Marble Notebook
- 3 packs of loose leaf
- highlighters
- 2 packs Blue or Black ink Pens
- 2 red pens
- 2 sharpened pencils
- Dictionary
- 3 packs Post-Its
- 2- pocket folder
Science: Grade 6 ONLY
- Spiral Notebook
- (1) Marble Notebook
- Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Post it
- 2- pocket folder
*Always be prepared for class! Points will be deducted each day you are not prepared for class. This will count towards your classwork/participation grade. (20%)