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Welcome to Team 8Team MembersJohn Barstow - Science - johnbarstow@usd475.orgAbby Pottroff Science Student Teacher abbypottroff@usd475.orgPeter Kain- History - peterkain@usd475.orgKelsey Willis- Language Arts - kelseypayton@usd475.orgJessica Laster - Algebra - jessicalaster@usd475.orgDanette Story- ESS - danettestory@usd475.orgIan Holman - Gifted - ianholman@usd475.org Ryan Norton Computers ryannorton@usd475.orgRed Schedule8:25-9:00Trooper Time/Lab9:04-9:51 Elective I9:55-10:42Elective II10:46-11:44Core A11:48-12:25Core B12:25-12:55Lunch12:55-1:21Core B1:25-2:23Core C2:27-3:25Core D

Academic Strategies & Trooper TimeAcademic Strategies (Lab)Focus on improving and enhancing students skills in reading and math.

Trooper TimeOlweus Bullying PreventionBinder organizationConference PreparationTeam Expectations of StudentsNo passes the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class.Grades will be posted every Tuesday.Late work will be accepted until the following Monday, with a 10% deduction. A parent contact will be made that day for a missing assignment. (Not available during the beginning of the school year) However your students grade is available on Skyward Parent Access which you can access at home.You may retake exams by appointment.You will be considered tardy if you are not in your assigned room by the time the door closes.

6Team Expectations of StudentsStudents should not ask about grades or any non-essential individual concerns during the first ten minutes of class.Misuse of computers including visiting unauthorized websites, or damaging computers will result in loss of privilege and possible office referral.Your behavior on field trips and school functions can eliminate you from future functions.Students have six restroom passes each six weeks for Core Classes. If special circumstances apply, please have a doctors note on file with the nurses office. Team Expectations of StudentsIf you are unprepared for class, you may use a pass, or take a tardy. All assignments should have a heading that includes the following:

First and Last Name Date Core

Team Expectations of ParentsHelp your student be successful by:Checking planner for homework, quiz/test datesEncouraging your student to do their personal bestOffering a time and place to do homeworkE-mail teachers if you have concerns or questions about your students performance.Check Skyward Parent Access frequently for student progress. Please update contact information (telephone and e-mail) with the office as soon as possible.Notify school (office) and teachers as soon as possible when your child will be absent for an extended period of time.Expectations of TeamDaily agenda and homework assignments will be posted in each classroom daily.Lesson topics, homework, quizzes, and tests will be posted on the Team calendar. Grades will be posted in each classroom on Tuesday.We are available for meetings Wednesday from 9:30 -10:00, contact one of the counselors.Science FOSS Program- Inquiry BasedChemical InteractionsElectronicsHuman Brain and SensesScience Fair/Carnival of KnowledgeA trip to the Konza Prairie Human SexualityStudents may be required to make up work after school if absent due to materials required to complete investigations. Arrangements need to be made ahead of time.

MathStudents will work independently, with partners, and in groups utilize groups for homeworkNon-traditional Textbooks Parents can check outDiscovery formatGuided notes / Cornell Note SystemNeed different color highlighters and pensNeed 1 inch binderAvailable Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 AM 8:15 AMRemind 101 (785) 530-5102http://mslaster.wix.com/team8math

Language Arts &Advanced Language ArtsThis class combines reading, writing, speaking, discussion, and audio/visual elements.Students can access the textbook materials at http://www.classzone.com Textbooks will only be checked out to students or parents by request.We will have formative reading and writing tests before the State tests second semester.

History Economics, Government, Geography, Kansas History, and American History. Oh my!Text series The American Journeywww.glencoe.com/oseaccess code: A70712140Cwww.quizlet.com

Exceptional Student ServicesHelp ALL StudentsOrganizationStrategies for SuccessParaprofessional

ComputersComputer applicationsKeyboardingDigital CitizenshipCreate Videos

Gifted ServicesIf your student is identified as gifted, they will be in my Trooper Time. In Advanced Language Arts, and Advanced Mathematics from time to time.