Edwardsburg Middle School Mrs. Barb Orpurt

Special Needs Voicemail: 269-663-1031 ext. 6294

2015-2016 School Year Email:

Room #294

Dear Student and Family Supporter(s),

Welcome to Mrs. Orpurt’s Class! I am excited to have you in my classroom, and I hope you are looking forward to the coming year.

I am beginning my nineteenth year as a middle school educator. I have spent the last thirteen years at Edwardsburg Middle School. It is truly an exceptional place.

I will be team teaching part of the day and offering Resource class every other day for all of my students.

Resource: Resource class is an opportunity to get small group and one-on-one re-teaching and/or remediation on deficit skills. Some days students will have time to work on part of their homework from English and Math class, but most days students will not be able to finish all of their homework during resource hour. Students should anticipate having homework many days during the week.

I look forward to working closely with you and your child this year.

General Classroom Rules

EDWARDSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHOOL WIDE CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Expect respect from all students, teachers, and school personnel.

Do show respect when someone else is talking.

Demonstrate responsibility by being prepared for class.

I will raise my hand before I speak during classroom instruction.

Eddies show their best effort and stay on-task during class time.

Each violation of these expectations will result in an action taken by the teacher in the classroom. These actions will be taken based on the severity of the offense:

●15 Second Intervention/Conference with student

●Phone call/email to parent

●Conference/Meeting with parent

●Restorative Practice (Formal apology, “Time to Think” worksheet, etc.)

●Loss/Delay of Privileges

●Classroom detention (morning, lunch, or after school)

●Behavioral Incident Report to the Assistant Principal

Grading/Homework Policy

Resource Class will be graded based on assignments, participation, and returned progress reports. We will be focusing on what is being taught in the Math and Language Arts classes as well as remediation of deficit skills. If time permits, assistance will be provided for other classes. Students need to come to class with needed materials, fill out planner, and work respectfully.

Materials

These are suggested materials, and are not required.

The school will ensure that students have all supplies that are needed in order for them to be successful!

●Lined notebook paper

●Pencils or ink pens (please only blue or black ink)

●An organization system (folders and/or binders, Trapper Keeper, etc.)

●Planner

September 5, 2017 Student

Name______

Please look over the syllabus so that you understand the expectations for your child this year.

I have read the syllabus and understand the expectations for my child.

Parent Signature______

Please have your child return this to Mrs. Orpurt

Thank you for your support!