In a Nutshell...
Mrs. Kohan’s
8th Grade Reading Class
Welcome to my class! My goal is to ensure that each of my students enjoy the opportunity to succeed in my classroom. I love to read and enjoy the art of storytelling. I hope to foster that same enjoyment in my students. This class will focus on the analysis of literary text (short stories and novels), vocabulary instruction and retention, and spelling patterns.
Supplies
- 1 ½ - 2 inch binder
- at least 5 tabbed dividers
- book cover
- art supplies: crayons, colored pencils, or markers
Agenda
Information on my class agenda will be color-coded.
- Blue: Homework
- Red: Tests
- Green: Daily reminders and information
Students will write down tests and information for the week when they come to class on Mondays. Homework will be added to the agenda on a daily basis.
Homework
Homework will be given every night except for Fridays. Homework will be graded for effort and responsibility. Students will receive full credit if the assignment is complete and in class when it is checked. I will not allow students to “make-up” missing homework assignments unless they are absent. Ten homework assignments are averaged together for one test grade. There is a running list of graded assignments on the Homework Board in my room so that students can stay organized and informed.
Make-Up Work
Students are encouraged to come to school everyday; however, cases arise in which this is not possible. Students are allowed three days to make-up assignments that were missed. Please see the Tipton County Handbook regarding the official system policy. It is the student’s responsibility to check the make-up work folder and my website (www.schoolrack.com/akohan) to gather missing work and turn it in on time. Times for make-up tests must be scheduled by the student.
Conduct
The rules posted in my room will coincide with the rules laid out in the 8th Grade Code of Conduct.
Rewards:
- Verbal Praise
- Special Privileges
- Free Reading Time
- Games
- Homework Passes
Consequences:
- 1st Offense: Warning
- 2nd Offense: Conduct Mark
- 3rd Offense: Parent contact/ possible detention
- 4th Offense: Office Referral
- Severe Infraction: Immediate office referral
Conduct marks will be given after the student has received a clear verbal warning for inappropriate behavior. The student’s conduct grade on his or her report card will reflect the number of conduct marks that they have received.
- S: 0-4 conduct marks
- N: 5-9 conduct marks
- U: 10 or more conduct marks
Website
My website can be found at www.schoolrack.com/akohan . Please visit the website and subscribe to it. Follow these steps:
- Open the website
- Click on Mailing List link
- Fill in the name box using the student’s name
- Fill in parent e-mail address
- Click Subscribe
My page is updated on a regular basis. It enables parents to remain informed of class work, homework, and special news.
Grade Updates
BMS provides a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to stay updated on grades through “Parent Connect”. Details regarding this site/ program are available in the office. Please make sure that you check the site often to stay abreast of your child’s scholastic progress.
Contact Information
If you need to contact me, please feel free to email me at
akohan@tipton-county.com or call me at 837-5600.
