WelcomeWelcome to your new

class!

Hello!Hello, hello!It’s a brand new year.Filled with fun and learning, Nothing to fear.Sit back and listen,Lend me an ear,I’m your teacher for the rest of this year!

All About All About Mrs. Mrs.

HoskinsHoskins

All about me!

• My name is Mrs. Hoskins. I am the mother of two handsome boys. I am a graduate of Alcorn State University and currently in the MAT program at Belhaven University. I have been employed in the education profession for over thirteen years. I am looking forward to many more exciting years.

My Philosophy of Education

• I believe that children are our future.• I believe that every child have the ability to learn and the right to a quality

education. regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and capabilities.• I believe every child should have the opportunity to learn from a professional,

well-informed teachers who’s sophisticated and knowledgeable, both in their area of expertise and life.

• I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally,

• Intellectually, physically, and socially..• I believe most of all that I was called from above to be in this profession.

About our SchoolAbout our School

School’s MissionWe are planting GREAT SEEDS today to grow a better tomorrow! S = Stakeholders E = Experiencing E = Excellence with D = Daily S = Success

School’s VisionThe vision of High Stakes Elementary School is to produce smart, hard-working, and well-behaved scholars who will meet and exceed district and state expectations.

Dress Code

• Dress code will be enforced!• Shirts are to be tucked and a belt should be worn for boys and girls• All shoes must have toes and heels covered.• Unacceptable Acceptable

Attendance Policy

• School attendance is very important to ensure students do not miss vital classroom instruction time. When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects.

• We are asking everyone to strive for less than five absences during the entire school year.

• Mississippi law requires students to be in attendance 63percent of the school day in order to be counted as present.

What What happens happens

when I am when I am absent?absent?

When you are absent…

• Students will receive missed work on the day student returns• Missed work will be due in two days• Absentee form must be returned to

the office the next day with medical excuse if applicable.

ClassroomClassroomRulesRules

Classroom Rules• Be kind to each other• Be honest• Listen to your teacher• Follow directions quietly• Raise your hand and wait before

speaking

Behavior Expectations• Exhibit the School-Wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)

daily.• Misbehaving will NOT be tolerated!• Give ME Five (5) • (5) Great Day• (4) 1st Warning (5 minutes off P.E. to Think & Reflect) • (3) 2nd Warning (10 minutes off P.E. to Think & Reflect)• (2) Parent Contact• (1) Office Referral• *Behavior folders will be sent home daily (Please sign calendar

daily)

Important Important timestimes

RecessRecess11:15

LunchLunch10:50

DismissalDismissal2:15

This year’s This year’s subjectssubjects

Math• Assignments- 20% of grade• Tests- 60% of grade• Class participation- 20% of grade

Language Arts• Assignments- 20% of grade• Notebook- 20% of grade• Projects- 20% of grade• Tests- 40% of grade

Reading• Daily work- 20% of grade• Independent reading- 10% of grade• Class participation- 10% of grade• Projects- 20% of grade• Tests- 40% of grade

Social Studies• Assignments- 20% of grade• Projects- 20% of grade• Tests- 60% of grade

Science• Assignments- 20% of grade• Projects- 20% of grade• Tests- 60% of grade

Grading ScaleA……90-100 D…….65-69B…….80-89 F…….0-64C…….70-79 I…….IncompleteN…Inadequate attendance NG…No Grade

HomeworkHomework

Homework• Homework will be given on Monday for the

week• Homework is due on Friday of that week• All homework is to be completed at home• Place your homework folder on my desk

upon arrival in class (red basket)• Weekly grade will be given for completed

homework • 25 points will be deducted for every day

homework is NOT completed

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Parents! •You are your

child’s first TEACHER!

What Can Parents Do to Help?

Keep in Touch • School Office: (601) 960-5319• Email address: ahoskins@jackson.k12.ms.us• Parents are always welcome to visit or volunteer in the classroom.• Please stay in touch by signing up with our class REMIND account for daily report.

Strive to do yourStrive to do your BEST BEST

& & Mrs. Hoskins will do the RestMrs. Hoskins will do the Rest

You are O-Fish-O-ly A

1st Grader

References/Resources• These websites are valuable to assist your child during the

school year.

• www.funbrain.com• www.pinterest.com