Sunday, August 8, 2010

Welcome

Welcome to Mrs. Vickery's 8th Grade English Language Arts Class

Although most of you who were in my class in 7th grade are familiar with my methods of teaching, each year I try to change those methods to enhance what works and eliminate what does not. Eighth grade for you will be a year of leadership, maturity, great friendships, and establishment of yourself as a student, a friend and a responsible citizen in the classroom, school and community. You are one year away from high school. It is my responsibility to give you the tools that you need in Language Arts to transition from middle school to high school successfully. I believe in teamwork and cooperation and know that it not only works in sports, but in the classroom as well. I believe that by this age, your voice is important enough to be heard and that your thinking process is maturing enough to be responsible for yourself. My class is like a mini-society. We will, as a class, create a class atmosphere that allows all of the students to reach their potentials and levels without interference and negative distractions. I have high expectations of you and hope that you have high expectations of your teacher. Just like in a society, there are consequences to poor behavior,therefore, making good choices is essential

This blog will serve as a communication tool for the class, so that you will be informed as well as organized for the tasks at hand. I will have weekly assignments, tests, due dates, policies, and study aides published to the blog. I invite your parents to view the blog as well and communicate with me through the comment space at the bottom of the page. Please see the class syllabus and supply list on the blog pages on the right. Also notice the web pages available to you from this blog that will also help you with staying organized and informed.
I look forward to the 2010 - 2011 school year and working with you to make your 8th grade year a memorable one.

Mrs. Vickery

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