Welcome to Mr. Le Moine's Class!
WELCOME TO
Mr. Le Moine's Class!
We have an exciting year ahead of us, and I’m glad that each of you is here to share in it! In order for us to make the best of the year, it is important for our expectations to be clear. I am committed to ensuring that I meet your individual and collective needs to the best of my ability. In turn, I expect that you will make your best effort in all aspects of your school life. Please take time to go over the following expectations by yourself and with your parents/guardians.
Getting Started
We have a lot to learn, and we cannot afford to waste any time; this means coming to class with all your necessary supplies, ready to begin your work. If you need to sharpen a pencil, please take care of this before class!
Supplies: Text books, notebooks, binders, paper, pencils, erasers, pens, novels, and calculators - bring these to class every day!
Homework & Assignments
Your homework must be completed EVERY DAY. You will keep your homework in your “Le Moine” binder. Make sure you bring your homework to class everyday. It is a good idea to get the phone numbers of 3 friends in class. In case you are absent, you can find out what work you missed by calling them. You are responsible for finding out what work needs to be made up any time you miss class. If you know you will be absent in advance, please let me know and we'll work something out (I have kids as well, so I know how busy it gets after school).
Most days I will quickly answer any questions about the homework before we check it. I will then ask you if you are done or not done. If homework is forgotten at home or in the locker, it is marked as anincomplete. It is the responsibility of the student to be prepared for class.
• It is important that you keep all of your assignments and tests. These will be used for conferencing with your parents/guardians and me at the end of the term.
• When there is a major project due or presentation, it is your responsibility to be present. We can accommodate any pre-arranged events; however, advance notification is required.
• Sufficient time for group projects and assignments will be given in class. There should be no reason for meeting with group members unless class time is not used efficiently.
• Phys. Ed./Health: You must bring your gym clothes with you to phys. ed. in order to be able to participate in phys. ed. class. Be sure you know on which days you have phys. ed. so you are not scrambling trying to find the appropriate attire. Coming late to class (because you were borrowing someone’s shorts...) is frowned upon.
• If you have an injury, please have a parent/guardian send in a note to let me know any movement restrictions you may have.
Parents/Guardians:
• Students are required to read at least 2 hours of a novel every week. Please supervise and ensure that this is occurring.
• It is always the responsibility of the student to hand in work on time – even if a parent/guardian forgets to sign a sheet or doesn’t remind his or her child to do a piece of writing. There is absolutely no reason for any student to be “in the dark”about pending work: I have a space in my class where all of the assignments are listed, they can use their agenda on a nightly basis, they can contact a peer, and you will receive blog updates.
Assessment and Evaluation: In addition to giving your child plenty of feedback in writing and during conferences (assessment for and aslearning), my final evaluation (assessment of learning) is transparent, fair, varied, and supportive. To ensure there is a common understanding, this is how your child will be evaluated in all subject areas:
◦ Level 1 (50% – 59%): achievement that falls much belowthe provincial standard. The student demonstrates limited understanding of the specified knowledge and skills.
◦ Level 2 (60% - 69%): achievement that approaches the provincial standard. The student demonstrates some of the specified knowledge and skills.
◦ Level 3 (70% - 79%): the provincial standard for achievement. The student demonstrates an understanding of the specified knowledge and skills. *Note that a grade of 75% means that the child will approach the following year's expectations with confidence!
◦ Level 4 (80% - 100%): achievement that surpasses the provincial standard. The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of the specified knowledge and skills.
How to Succeed in M. Le Moine’s Class:
1) Ask a question if you do not understand, are unsure or just want to confirm your understanding (in class or during workroom).
2) Complete all of your homework,
3) Review your notes every night for 10 minutes (even if you do not have homework).
4) Try teaching your parents/guardians about the concept learned in class.
It's going to be a great year!
