
Not change the settings including the desktop. Obey the internet agreement guidelines. Remain focused on technological assignments. Take out, store, and handle all equipment (Kindle, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cords) properly. Accept teacher directions and decisions immediately. While on the Kindles and computers, you will:. Anderson will give direction and/or approval for all technology use. Be on time to class and ready to learn every day. Accept teacher directions and decisions immediately.Ĥ. SAFETY = Creating a healthy, comfortable, and positive environment.ģ. INTEGRITY = Doing what’s right even when no one is watching. RESPECT =Treating all people and property with care. Sarcasm, put-downs, interfering with students' learning will not be tolerated. I will work with all of you and do all that is necessary to ensure that everyone is treated with respect in an environment that's conducive to learning. Hold honesty, integrity, respect, and sound judgment as the utmost values for myself.Įach of us deserves to be treated with respect, and we deserve to be in an environment conductive to learning. Reflect over my teaching and be a better educator each time I teach. Work hard and be flexible on your behalf. Expect others and myself to admit when we are wrong and gracefully apologize. Fairly and consistently enforce our established standards for behavior. I will consistently increase my knowledge and skills so that I can be all that I can be as your teacher. Hold the highest standard for you and myself educationally. Consistently monitor and adjust what I do to ensure that you are excellently prepared for your next educational steps. Protect you from physical and emotional harm. Maintain a safe environment for your learning success. Value you and treat you with the highest respect. Therefore, I promise to do all that I can to: My Commitment to You I chose to become a teacher because I am committed to doing all that I can to positively contribute to the lives of young people. In addition, my curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards. The atmosphere for learning will be facilitated by using strategies such as CRISS, AVID, Kagan, PBIS and Harry Wong philosophies. Being able to effectively communicate in the world will provide students with a great opportunity to achieve their goals for the future.Īlso, I will create a positive learning environment and promote highest student achievement in language arts.
Therefore, I am truly committed to supporting each student in their personal growth of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The mission of Martha B. King Middle School is to prepare the King community for the challenge and demands of the 21st Century by facilitating the acquisition of the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to reach individual potential.Īs a teacher, I strongly desire to see each and every one of my students succeed not only in school, but in life. Emphasis is placed on the following: the writing process, grammatical structure, study skills, literature appreciation, spelling and vocabulary development, research skills, presentation skills and the development of reading strategies. In language arts, our course of study will focus on the four modes of language communication: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You will bring so much to our class and I can’t wait to learn more about you! You have unique talents and strengths and I can’t wait for you to share them with your classmates. I value your ideas, thoughts, and actions. I enjoy reading, boating, spending time my with my family and all things outdoors. This is my fourth year teaching at King Middle School and my 18th year in the classroom.
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It’s going to be a great year full of new friends, new adventures, and new discoveries. I am so excited to be your 8th grade Language Arts teacher.