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Grab a syllabus from a teacher on your way in! One per child please.

Have a seat in any desk that looks comfortable. Yes, I realize they’re all

uncomfortable.

Welcome Parents!

Ms. Mourdock and Ms. Abney’s

Language Arts Class

Any Questions??Feel free to jot any

questions or comments down on a sticky and place them on the “parking lot!”

Please include contact information, so we can get in touch with you.

A little about Ms. Mourdock…

HTMS Student

1999-2002

Kennesaw State

University2010

Returns to HTMS

2014!

McCleskey Middle School

2011-2014

A little about Ms. Abney… This is my 15th year in education. I have taught at all grade levels and

subjects. This is my first year at Hightower Trail and my

first year teaching at the middle school level. 

I am an avid sports fan and spend much of my free time at sporting events with my family.   I come from a big basketball family! 

I also love to bake and spend many hours in my kitchen trying new recipes as well as old ones, surprising friends and family with treats all the time! 

I am excited to be here and look forward to teaching your kids!

Ms. Yura Kim

Graduate from Walton HS

Current senior at KSU

Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Education reading and

language arts.

Student teaching at HTMS fall 2015

Expectations

1. Be present and ready to learn.

2. Have a positive attitude to achieve your goals.

3. Use respectful language and tones.

4. Always put forth your best effort.

5. Follow teacher directions.

Journaling and IAN (Interactive Notebook)

Students will use their journal/IAN on a near daily basis. Unless needed for a specific reason,

they live here.

Some journals are fun, some are thought provoking, but all serve academic purposes.

IAN is where we will take notes about the contents we’re working on.

Sample Prompt

How will my student be graded?

Essays/Projects/Tests 35% Tests, essays,

projects Quizzes

35% Academic

Vocabulary, Writing Skills Grammar

Classwork 25%

Classwork, warm-ups, DLR, notebook checks

Homework 5%Primarily

completion

How can I help my child?

Be aware of upcoming tests and help them study in a productive way for them as an individual.

How many ways is our class smart?

Based of Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence.

Class activities!

Table Talk Ideas

Keeping In TouchAgenda for homeworkBlog for daily assignments

Reading and Writing with HuskiesSynergy for gradesE-mail either of us with any

concernsAutumn.mourdock@cobbk12.orgLucy.abney@cobbk12.org

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Feel free to grab a sticky note from the door if you wish to make a donation.

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