Team Harvard Newsletter

We're so glad to have you as part of our Team! This Smore will give you some information about what to expect this year, what is expected of members of the Harvard team, and updates about what will be happening during the year.

ALWAYS BE KIND!!!

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS: We will present our presentations about the Holocaust

MATH: This week in Math we will finish our math mysteries

SCIENCE: We will have a unit test and then begin balanced and unbalanced forces

SOCIAL Studies-We will use our previous knowledge of all the continents to do some map skills.

All May announcements will be on the Crockett Connect

The items below will remain on the Smore for you to refer to throughout the year.

Be sure to check your child's Monday folder each week for school information, finished work, and sign the Check-in sheet.

Our students worked together to come up with some classroom norms that we call our Social Contract. Each student will sign the contract, acknowledging that they abide by it.

* Be Respectful

* Be Friendly

* Remember the Golden Rule

* Be honest...trustworthy

* Business First

* Give 100%

* Have a Positive Attitude

Students are expected to follow class rules, complete assigned class work on time, and request any missed work the day they return from an absence. If a student makes less than a 70 on a test, he/she will be allowed to make corrections for no more than a 70. Students will need to request the correction form from the teacher.

Parents can check student grades at any time in the Parent Portal. You can also set up notifications to alert you about grades. Every 3 weeks a Progress Report will be available, and Final Grades are calculated every 9 weeks. The grade average will consist of Daily Grades and Test Grades.

It is expected that every student has read and understands the Paris ISD Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct and is willing to abide by that policy. In addition, each student is expected to:

1. Be courteous and respectful to everyone in the classroom.

2. Be in class on time with all materials and ready to work.

3. Make up missed assignments and tests in a timely manner.

4. Respect school property and the property of your teachers and classmates.

5. Adhere to the district rules for academic honesty.

6. Follow hallway procedures determined by administration.

Students who do not abide by the class rules are subject to discipline, and will forfeit rewards.

Discipline includes, but is not limited to:

-Formal write-up

-Parent contact

-After school detention

-ISS (In School Suspension)

Students are expected to complete their assignments on time. If a student is late completing work this procedure is followed:

1 Day Late = 20 points deducted

2 Days Late = 30 points deducted

3 Days Late = 50 points deducted

4 Days Late = Score of 0

Team Harvard will have a Christmas party this year, and we will send home a list of items that students can bring. Parent participation is appreciated. Please let your child's homeroom teacher know if you are available to help with the party.

Throughout the year, we have incentive activities to motivate students to do their best work and be on their best behavior. If you would like to provide items that can be used as prizes, please let us know.

We want this year to be one in which our students will grow academically, socially, and emotionally, and which they will remember in a positive way.

Thank you for your support.