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Eighth Grade Team News

Parents of 8th grade students please know your team members are diligently working on ensuring that your child has a successful and prosperous school year.  As a team we have met to discuss student success and concerns. WE ARE DELIGHTED with the amount of school spirit our children have exhibited this school year, especially taken their class panoramic picture .

Ms. Langston and Mrs. Matthews will be meeting with students in early February to discuss grade concerns and or behavior in the first semester. You will receive information if we will be meeting with your child. Parents are encouraged to meet with the team leaders on this day.

Parents/Guardians we want to make this year, THE BEST YEAR for your child.
Please help the 8th grade team by:

  • Checking the Agenda and Daily Tracking Sheets
  • encouraging your 8th grader to read at home
  • attending parent conferences
  • discussing the school day with your 8th grader on a regular basis
  • familiarize yourself with your child's teachers and friend
  • providing a regular place and time for study
  • help your son/daughter with school work when needed
  • communicating with the school when there are concerns / questions
  • showing an interest in courses and grades by asking specific questions
    • For Example:
      • "When is your next assignment due in Social Studies?
      • "When is your next |Science test?"
      • "What did you learn in Math today?"
      • "What are you reading in Language Arts?"

Teachers on the 8th grade team will:

  • treat your child fairly
  • monitor students with severe academic problems
  • be available as a team for parent conferences from 2:30-3:00 Tuesday-Thursday
  • plan activities to reward positive behavior
  • initiate referrals for special services as needed
  • coordinate efforts to help students succeed academically and socially
  • communicate with parents when we have concerns
  • inform parent(s)/guardian(s) of student progress on a regular basis via email, telephone, or letter
  • 8TH GRADE TEACHERS WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LATE WORK!!!!