Teacher Information

Lynne Cook
Phone: (480) 982-1110 ext. 5534
E-mail Address: lycook@ajusd.org
Office Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Tutoring: By appointment on Tuesdays after school
Subject Taught: Reading
Grades Taught: 8th



Class Description

Welcome back to school! I am expecting a wonderful year.

We will be working on the Arizona State Standards for reading with an emphasis on different genres of literature and thinking critically about what we read. We will be spending a considerable amount of time on understanding nonfiction text.




Classroom Management

Classroom Rules

Bring all appropriate materials and supplies to room D102.

Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings of room D102.

Adjust your voice level to suit the activity.

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Observe and follow all rules in the student code of conduct.

If You Choose to Break a Rule

First Time:	Warning
Second Time:	Sit in chair facing wall
Third Time:	Student phones parent and fills out “My Action Plan”
Fourth Time:	Referral to office
Severe disruptions:	Student sent immediately to the office with referral.

**Students must speak with teacher regarding choices for breaking rules.

Rewards

Praise (daily)

Positive notes/phone calls home (random)

Free homework pass (random) – good only in room D102

Various other positive perks (throughout the school year)

The joy of learning (each day of the school year)

Class Materials

     * Pencil/pen and eraser
     * AR book
     * Literary text
     * 3 or 5 subject spiral notebook
     * Agenda
     * Stamp sheet


Homework Policy

Homework is due the following class after assigned. If a student is absent for regular class work, the assignment will be due the next day.

Students who do not complete the class work assignment will earn a zero. He/she will have until the next class to turn in the assignment for 60% credit. After three days, no credit will be given for late assignments.

Homework for AR is due each Friday. Students that do not turn in the AR log on Friday will earn a zero. There is no chance to make this grade up. Students that do not fill the log out completely and correctly will earn a zero. Again, there is no chance to make up this grade.

Classroom Procedures

Students are greeted at the door by the teacher. Students quietly navigate to their assigned seat or grouping. They then quietly start the mindset listed on the board. The teacher takes attendance and discusses the day’s activities with the students. After this, the teacher may begin group work or whole group instruction.

All work must be in complete sentences for credit.