Students are expected to:
- be prepared. Students need to come to class on time each day with pencils, pens, text books, A.R. books, and their binders.
- follow the rules. Students will respect their teacher, fellow classmates, and school property.
- try their hardest. Students will work hard each day, giving their best effort and asking the teacher or their peers for help if they should need it.
- think. Students will make an effort each day to think about the task at hand and contribute accordingly to collaborative discussions.
Learning Goals:
- Students shall acquire the skills and tools necessary to be successful in school and in life. This includes, but is not limited to, being able to think critically to solve problems, express themselves to effectively share knowledge, and locate and synthesize information.
- Students will gain the knowledge needed to be successful on our state assessments (MAP tests).
- Students will be able to cooperatively work together to collaborate and present concepts learned in class.
- Students will be able to use technology as a key ingredient in learning.
- All of the Missouri Learning Standards for English Language Arts can be found under the "Website Links" tab.