Welcome!

My name is Mrs. Jackson and welcome to the First Grade classroom website. 

My professional background is that I've worked with children all my life by being around students all the time. I also worked in child cares and programs that helped children grow. (I'm currently going to GCU to become an educator). 

My Classroom Philosophy is that each student that comes into my classroom is unique in their own way. Everyone treats everyone the same.

My classroom behavioral expectations for students in the classroom. I expect students to treat everyone the same. We also act respectful and listen to the rules in the classroom. When doing things that include computers or anything with digital work, students will stay on educational sites. If caught on something they aren't suppose to will have consequences. 

Content that students will be learning is Reading, Math, Language skills.  

POLICIES in the classroom:

       Late work is not accepted unless the student or parent talks to the teacher first. 

       Tardiness is not accepted due to the student is missing out on valuable learning time. But I do understand                        certain situations but try every day to get students to class on time. 

       Extra credit options usually not accepted unless there are certain situations. The parents and I can have a                          conference about it if students need the extra help.

Grades is are:

                               E- Excellent which is the same as a 90-100% scale. 

                               S- Satisfactory which is the same as a 80-89% scale. 

                               M- Meeting standards which is the same as a 70-79% scale.

                               N- Not meeting the standards which is the same as a 69 and below scale. 

      Concerns with academics you can E-Mail me directly, Call when school hours are out or come in and see me                     during office hours. 

      Expectations for homework each night is that I expect homework to be done when sent home but also reading                 to your student as well. Reading is very important when it comes to your child's education. 

      Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:15am-7:45am and 3:15pm-4:15pm.

      Extra help time is anytime after school from 3:15pm-4:00pm Monday-Thursdays. 

Rules and consequences in the classroom are:

1. Follow directions and listening carefully to all staff members. 

2. Keep your hands, feet and objects to self

3. Work quietly

4. Work and play safe

Consequences:

1. First time the student will miss 5 minutes of recess

2. Second time the student can miss all fo recess and have a conference with the teacher.

3. Third time parent will be notified.

***If it's severe enough, student will be sent to the office***

>Reward system is that we use the star system. Once a student does something that follows the rules, doing a task without being asked, staying on task, ect. That student will be rewarded with a star. Then once the student gets 10 stars, they can pick a prize out of prize box. 

>How students will be graded off a E, S, M, N scale which if students are doing Excellent in the class they will get an E, a S is earned based off of the work they do as long as it's satisfactory, M is for Meets the standards of the classroom and if they aren't meeting the standards it's Not meeting the standards. 

>How I communicate with parents is that the parents will be given a daily binder that will have each student's behaviors on it. Also, I do weekly newsletters that are given to the students that will have important information on it. 

>How you can access me is by E-Mail, Calling the school and asking for me, writing on the daily communication logs in their binders or come talk to me in person in my office hour times.