Welcome to BMMS Open House

Mrs. Jackson6th Grade English

Contact Information■ My direct phone number is

(940) 369-1548■ My e-mail address is djackson3

@dentonisd.org (BEST WAY TO REACH ME)■ Or please feel free to come visit!

I am available daily from 7:45 to 8:10 am, before school, or from 2:35 to 3:20 pm, during my conference period. Please call or e-mail me to schedule an appointment.

During the year in English Language Arts,

we will…

Focus on different forms of writing in different genres. We will write about

personal narratives, expository essays, persuasive essays, poetry, do research and presentation and

write an original story.

Students should bring everyday:

➢ Team Binder➢ Agenda ➢ Composition Notebook (Writer’s

Journal)➢ Pencil or Pen (black or blue ink)➢ A book to read silently

Required Supplies for English Class

BYOD/Technology

■Bring Your Own Device or Technology – Students are encouraged to bring their own devices to school. Students are responsible for keeping track of

their own devices. ■ Remind - Our team will use this to send out

reminders and information throughout the year. ■ Edmodo – This is a secure website that will be used

for our classroom for blogging and posting assignments throughout the year. My group code will be available by the end of this week.

GradingMinor Summative - 30%Major Summative - 70%

(examples: final drafts, tests, essays) ❖ Grades will reflect a student’s mastery of the

content❖ For more information about the new grading

system for secondary schools, please scan:

More on Grading...

Tutorials/Make Up Work■Students who miss class should check

my website for missed assignments

■Tutorials are Tuesdays 7:45 am-8:10 am and Thursdays 3:30 pm-4:00 pm

This is a great opportunity for me to help your child with anything they need to be successful in English class.

Questions

Do you have any questions?