Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Is there an Independent Reading requirement?
Yes, all students are required to read a minimum of four Accelerated Reading books and take the AR test (with a minimum score of 80%)every year. Students are to read a minimum of one book a month throughout the school year. Total books read will equal nine (9). The students will be required to write a Dear Mrs. Lees letter every other week, wherein they will relate what has happened in the book being read during the previous week. This letter is due EVERY other Monday, unless the school is closed. In that event, the letter will be due on the first day back after the closed day. There will be a variety of book projects regarding books read throughout the school year. Grading for Independent Reading will be as follows: A quarterly grade for the literary response in the weekly letters, and a reading project that will be due the last week of the marking period. Back to Top
Yes, all students are required to read a minimum of four Accelerated Reading books and take the AR test (with a minimum score of 80%)every year. Students are to read a minimum of one book a month throughout the school year. Total books read will equal nine (9). The students will be required to write a Dear Mrs. Lees letter every other week, wherein they will relate what has happened in the book being read during the previous week. This letter is due EVERY other Monday, unless the school is closed. In that event, the letter will be due on the first day back after the closed day. There will be a variety of book projects regarding books read throughout the school year. Grading for Independent Reading will be as follows: A quarterly grade for the literary response in the weekly letters, and a reading project that will be due the last week of the marking period.
Do we use laptops in class?
Yes, all written reports must be typed. There will be research papers assigned that will require the use of the laptop. Laptops must be charged and ready for use in class. You will be given advanced notice as to which day you will use the laptop in class. English is not the only class that uses the laptop. Appropriate use of the laptop is expected. There will be consequences for inappropriate use of laptops. Students are not allowed to go to other websites, without teacher permission. This is an educational tool, not entertainment. All corresepondence to other students will be monitored.Back to Top
Yes, all written reports must be typed. There will be research papers assigned that will require the use of the laptop. Laptops must be charged and ready for use in class. You will be given advanced notice as to which day you will use the laptop in class. English is not the only class that uses the laptop. Appropriate use of the laptop is expected. There will be consequences for inappropriate use of laptops. Students are not allowed to go to other websites, without teacher permission. This is an educational tool, not entertainment. All corresepondence to other students will be monitored.