Ms. GainesCrossroad Academy

Charter School of Business2014-2015

Welcome to a Great Year!!!

About Me

I graduated from Florida State University with BS in Child Development in 2007. I also have a masters degree from Ashford University in Early Childhood Education.I am the youngest of three girls. I have a little one myself named Nevaeh.

Classroom Expectations

• I have high expectations for all of my students.

• I expect all students to:– Arrive on time ready to learn.– Always try your best.– Maintain a positive attitude.– Follow the class rules and

producers.

Field Trips

• Field Trips– We will be taking at least one field

trip a month with the exception of December.

– Fundraisers will be held throughout the year to try and offset some of the prices.

– Parental participation is greatly appreciate and encouraged

Behavior Management

• Green is for wonderful behavior • First Time (yellow): Name on the board (warning)

• Second Time (blue): One check- 10 minutes Teacher Detention • Third Time (orange): Two checks- 20 minutes Teacher Detention

• Fourth Time (purple): Three checks- 30 minutes Teacher Detention and parents called

• Fifth Time (red): Four checks- 45 minutes Teacher Detention, referral written, and student sent to the office

• *Severe disruptions: Students sent immediately to the office.

Reading

• Wonders• Wonders is aligned to the new

Common Core Standards• All students will receive a

username and password to access the Wonders Webpage.

• Students login information will be provided tonight.

Math

• This year we adopted a new math curriculum through McGraw-Hill called MyMath.

• MyMath is aligned with the new Florida Standards.

• Students will receive login information tonight.

Social Studies

• We will review a number of topic this year in Social Studies.

• Students will have two projects due in Social Studies. One in October during Hispanic Heritage Month and the other in February during Black History month.

Science

• We will be using National Geographic to cover topics in Science.

A Look at Our Day

Schedule

7:45-8:00 Homeroom

8:00-8:40 Social Studies

8:45-9:30 Spanish/PE

9:35-10:20 Science

10:30-11:00 Lunch

11:05-1:30 Language Arts

1:35-2:20 Math

2:30 Dismissal

*Restroom Breaks 8:05 and 11:30

Assessments

• FAIR- Progress Monitoring assessment taken three times a year. Focuses on Reading.

• i-Ready Diagnostics- September and May

• SAT-10 Assessment take the Spring

Homework

MATH HOMEWORK: Math homework is assigned 3-4 times each week. Typically the students will complete the problem set. GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Grammar homework will be assigned 2-3 times per weekSPELLING HOMEWORK:Students will receive spelling homework 2-3 times Other Homework- Other homework will be assigned as needed. • A copy of the homework log can be found under the

“forms” section on www.mycacs.com

Promotion Requirements

From Kindergarten to Grade 1

A student must receive passing grades in the areas of

reading, language arts, mathematics, and

demonstrate progress in process writing, science, and

social studies.

Contact

Email address: gainess@gcpsmail.comPhone: 850-875-9626

850-329-5342School web address:www.mycacs.com

MaterialsStudents need: Headphones- We will begin using the computer lab on Wednesday. Please make sure your student has headphones at school no later that TUESDAY. ( I am willing to purchase headphones for students, however, I am requesting that parents submit $5 by Friday, August 29, 2014).Crayons- Only a few students have brought in crayons. Please send in a box of crayons.Planners= $5.00 planner fees are past due.

Year Long Pacing Guides

• Language Art, Math, Science, and Social Studies pacing guides can be found on our class webpage at www.mycacs.com

Wish List

• Grade Level Chapter Books• Pillows, beans or chairs for reading area• Fine tip dry erase markers• Small dry erase boards (we need a class set)• Incentive Stickers• Items for our treasure box

Looking forward to a

Wonderful School Year!!