This
disclosure includes both the information for our seventh grade team, and
additional information specific to my classroom. Please read
both.
AFJH English 7 Disclosure Document -- 2019-2020
Teacher
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Email
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Phone Ext.
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Website
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Ms.
Dorsey
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cdorsey@alpinedistrict.org
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200
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cavemanenglish.blogspot.com
and alpineschools.org/canvas
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Mrs.
Fugal
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hfugal@alpinedistrict.org
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204
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coming
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Mrs.
Monson
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mallorymonson@alpinedistrict.org
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217
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coming
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Mr.
Visker
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mvisker@alpinedistrict.org
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215
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coming
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GRADES: Grades will be calculated in the following weighted
categories: Essential Standards, Assignments, and Other.
Essential Standards (55%): Essential standards are directly
correlated to the state standards. These are the standards that are the most
essential for your student to learn this year. We believe students must be
proficient in the core concepts in order to be successful in future years.
Essential standards will be measured through tests, essays, and/or final
projects.
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Assignments (35%): Assignments are related standards. They are connected with
and support the essential standards. Assignments can be in the form of
in-class-work, homework, projects, presentations, etc.
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Other (10%): Other is for assignments that aren't
necessarily related to any core standards, but they are important for other
reasons. This could include participation, note-taking, warm ups, exit slips,
citizenship, etc.
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Overall Rubric for Your Work
4 – The student is consistent and confident with
the concept; able to work independently
and/or apply the concept in new situations
3 – The student shows overall understanding of
the concept
2 – The student is approaching understanding
but still struggles
1 – The student tries but is not grasping the
concept
0 – The student does not provide evidence of
learning
the concept; able to work independently
and/or apply the concept in new situations
3 – The student shows overall understanding of
the concept
2 – The student is approaching understanding
but still struggles
1 – The student tries but is not grasping the
concept
0 – The student does not provide evidence of
learning
School-Wide Grading Scale
A
90% - 100%
A-
85% - 89.99%
B+
80% - 84.99%
B
70% - 79.99%
B-
65% - 69.99%
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C+
60% - 64.99%
C
50% - 59.99%
C-
45% - 49.99%
D+
40% - 44.99%
D
30% - 39.99%
D-
25% - 29.99%
F
0% - 24.99%
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REMEDIATING GRADES
Students with a failing grade will be provided multiple
opportunities to demonstrate proficiency of the
learning goals in order to receive a passing grade. If they allow the
“F” to go past the end of the current term,
completion of work for the term may be done upon prior approval of the teacher
and according to given deadlines.
Choosing this option may result in a grade no higher than a “D”. The student is
responsible to come with a plan of action and be proactive in seeking to
qualify for credit.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
The Alpine School District Discipline Policy and school rules
will be followed in the classroom. Students are expected to discipline
themselves in order to allow everyone a chance to succeed. There will be
consequences for students who are unable to follow classroom rules and
procedures.
Cell Phones: You will be provided with a Chromebook to use in this
class. Therefore, you will not need to bring your own technology.
Cell phones are not allowed.
Parents, if you haven’t already given permission (when you
registered) for your student to use the Internet at school, please look for the
AUP form on Skyward. It is also available to download from the district
site.
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Addendum to the Disclosure Document
Specific to Ms. Dorsey:
Materials: It is your responsibility to come to class each time
with pencils, blue or black pens, a set of
colored pencils, and lined paper. Don’t forget to
bring your book to read. I recommend that you also prepare a
binder with dividers to organize assignments. This binder could
be used for more than one class. Keep all assignments until after
you have received your final grade for a term.
*As we begin the year, bring a composition
book to leave in class for Writing and Reading Workshop.
Class Rules: OWN
IT!
See your handbook online for our school rules, and.
. . .
1.
Be where you’re supposed to be when you’re
supposed to be there, doing what you’re supposed to be doing.
2.
Be kind.
3.
Be attentive and responsive. (No fidget
spinners, slime, or other nuisance items!)
4.
Be good to the stuff.
5.
Don’t do damage.
6.
Put it back where it belongs.
[Especially for this classroom: WE ARE A SCENT-FREE ZONE.
Please avoid using perfume, cologne,
and other scented products.]
We are also trying
to be nut-free.
You can find the School Handbook on our school website.
Look under “Information,” “School Information,” and click on “School
Handbook.”
Bullying (Parents, please discuss the following with
your students)
The National Bullying Prevention Center defines bullying as
follows.
· “The behavior hurts,
humiliates, or harms another person physically or emotionally.
· “Those targeted by the behavior have
difficulty stopping the action directed at them, and struggle to defend
themselves.
· “There is also a real or perceived
“imbalance of power,” which is described as when the student with the bullying
behavior has more “power,” either physically, socially, or emotionally, such as
a higher social status, or is physically larger or emotionally
intimidating.”
Bullying is against the law and will not be tolerated. Please
inform a parent, teacher, administrator, or another trusted adult if you feel
bullied or wonder if you are bullying others. We want our classroom
and school to be a safe place for all students.
Contacting Me: School telephone: 801.610.8750 , extension
200. Classroom: 200
Before school by appointment-- 7:30-8:10 a.m.; After
school -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.; or otherwise by appointment.
English class blog: cavemanenglish.blogspot.com.
Links for my web pages are on our school site. I am
gradually moving to Canvas from the class blog, so, for now, we may be using
both.
š Note to Parents: Please feel free to
contact me with any questions or concerns. My favorite method of
communication with parents is e-mail, so please make sure your contact
information on Skyward is correct.
Your seventh grade student should be taking
on more responsibility for schoolwork, but he or she still needs your guidance
and encouragement to keep backpack and binder(s) organized, to use a planner,
to keep up on schoolwork, and to value the learning that’s
available. Use our school website and Skyward to stay current with
what’s going on at the school and with your individual child.
Please DO NOT call or text your student on his or her cell phone during class
time.
I’m looking forward to working with you to
help your child have a successful and enjoyable seventh-grade year.
Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 26 and
February 20 -- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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