8th Grade Student Support
Procedures:
Fridays:
To encourage and reward positive work habits and behaviors, we will hold Free Activity Fridays. If the student earns this reward, he/she may choose to play strategic /educational games. In order to participate, students must:
· Be on time
· Complete and correct warm ups
· Complete agenda
· Bring something to work on
· Work on homework quietly
Grading:
Students will receive either an “S” or “U” for a grade in study hall. Students’ grades will be determined by completing/correcting warm ups, keeping agendas current, working on homework/studying for tests, and behavior.
- Warm up activity: ISTEP review on math and English, Semester review for all subjects. All students are expected to make corrections and
participate in the activity. (approximately 5-10 minutes) - Agenda check: homework, test/quizzes, projects for each class will be posted on the overhead. (approximately 3-5 minutes)
- Work on homework; finish tests; retakes on tests; group study; use computers to type assignments or do research, as needed.
- Check on-line grade book once a week for current grades, missing assignments, test grades (students will write this information in
agenda)
Fridays:
To encourage and reward positive work habits and behaviors, we will hold Free Activity Fridays. If the student earns this reward, he/she may choose to play strategic /educational games. In order to participate, students must:
· Be on time
· Complete and correct warm ups
· Complete agenda
· Bring something to work on
· Work on homework quietly
Grading:
Students will receive either an “S” or “U” for a grade in study hall. Students’ grades will be determined by completing/correcting warm ups, keeping agendas current, working on homework/studying for tests, and behavior.