Hi! I'm Mrs. Minahan• I have been teaching at Northside for

15 years. • I have a BS in Psychology and Education

from Liberty University and my doctorate in parenting from the school of hard knocks

• I have been married for 37 years• I have 4 children, 3 grandchildren and 2

more on the way

Mission For The Class• Glorify God in every area • I Corinthians 10:31 Colossians 3:17

• RESPECT• RESPONSIBILITY• RIGHTEOUSNESS

SCHEDULE• School starts promptly at 8:00 A.M.

• PLEASE WORK WITH ME TO TRAIN YOUR CHILD TO BE ON TIME AND PREPARED.

• Bible: Positive Action Truths• Math: BJU Press• English, Reading, spelling: BJU Press• History/Science: BJU Press• Vocabulary word studies: Sadlier

Oxford

Bible Verses

• Bible verses assigned each week.• Listed on website• RECITED DAILY• QUIZZES

MATH

• Speed drills• Lessons• homework

WHAT ABOUT BOOK REPORTS?

• Book reviews will be assigned quarterly and instructions will be given thoroughly in class with ample time to complete each assignment.

ENGLISH• Grammatical application to writing

• Parent help– Appropriate vs. non appropriate

• Any projects that complement our study will be assigned ahead of time and will be student friendly.

SOME NOTES ABOUT SOME NOTES ABOUT HOMEWORKHOMEWORK

WHAT IS THE HOMEWORK POLICY?

3 days per week …

If homework is not in class the next day, a 50 will be given and the assignment will be due the following day. I will not accept homework more than one day late and zeros will be changed to a 70 upon completion.

WHAT ABOUT LUNCH TICKETS?

• Purchased before 8:00 A.M. in the gym. • Name on ticket

• Turned in to me.

• May turn in as many as they like.

WHAT ABOUT WEDNESDAY

FOLDERS?• Graded work will be included in the

Wednesday folder.

• Return by Friday

• Please indicate any communication on the outside of the folder for prompt review.

WHAT ARE THE CLASS RULES AND EXPECTATIONS?

• OBEDIENCE• RESPECT • STEWARDSHIP• RESPONSIBILITY

DISCIPLINE GOALS

• TO DECREASE DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

• TO INCREASE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR THROUGH COOPERATION AS A GROUP

• TO MAKE LEARNING ENJOYABLE FOR ALL

• TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR ALL

• TO FOSTER INDEPENDENT LEARNING

WHAT IS THE DISCIPLINE POLICY?

• Contracts:positive and negativeGoal is to move up the chart.I will inform you if your child moves

to the red zone

INCENTIVES• Incentives will primarily be

handled on an individual basis and through the “team system.”

• Rewards will be individual and team focused.

• CONTACT INFO:• Phone: 452-7245 call or text• Email: ncsteacher4@gmail.com or

contact me through the website or infodirect.

WEBSITE• Please take full advantage of my

website.• teacherweb.com then follow

parent and student prompt.• Bookmark for easy access.

• 1) I communicate regularly through my website

• 2) Homework will appear weekly on the website

• 3) updates are immediate if there is ever a change in homework.

OLYMPICS• Sign up sheet• 1 every 6 weeks• Need: captains, equipment, treats