They should bring a pen or pencil and their workbook. Students should also bring a folder for loose papers, a notebook to take notes, and a plastic ziplock bag for flashcards. Backpacks should be left in lockers or stowed under desks to keep the aisles clear. Index cards and scissors are recommended but not required. We will discuss and practice test-taking strategies together each day.
Regular attendance is very important, especially on the block schedule.
Remember, missing one 85-minute class period is like missing two daily classes. Because individual reading has been proven to be the best method of building vocabulary, a portion of each day will be devoted to quiet independent work. Class begins when you enter the classroom. At the beginning of class each day there will be a short assignment on the board or overhead when you enter class. This may be a writing prompt, a worksheet, a book exercise, or other quiet activity.