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Resource Program Guidelines

2nd & 3rd Period Resource Classes

During class we will:

• Review what happened yesterday in each class

• Review what is going to happen today in each class

• Check to see how the binder/folders are organized

• Check to see if the assignment notebook is being used properly and consistently

• Complete and double-check homework from the previous night

• Talk with the core teachers regarding questions and/or concerns

• Make study guides and flashcards

• Review for quizzes and tests

• Finish tests from the core classes if necessary

• Focus on study skills and organizational techniques

• Focus on test-taking strategies

• Work toward meeting IEP goals

• Receive any additional services as indicated on the IEP (social work, speech, OT, etc.)

If students do not have anything to work on during this period, they need to make sure they have a book to read.

Student Responsibilities

Responsibility is accepting ownership and consequences for your actions.

• Attend school regularly.

• Follow all school and classroom rules.

• Follow all directions given by your teachers.

• Bring all necessary materials to class.

• Record assignments in your assignment notebook.

• Be - or become - interested in learning and studying.

• Complete all class and homework assignments.

• Turn in completed homework and absent work on time.

• Seek help when needed; ask questions.

• Check grades and missing assignments in each class.

• Review progress reports and report cards with your parents.

• Communicate school information with your parents and return signed papers immediately.

Weekly Yellow Sheets

The weekly yellow sheets are handed out to each student in the special education resource program every Friday.  The weekly sheet contains information from each core teacher.  Information you will see on this sheet includes grades, missing work, upcoming tests and projects, behavioral concerns, etc. They are due back on Monday (or Tuesday if that Monday is a holiday).  It is your student's responsibility to show his/her weekly sheet to you and to get it signed by you.  If the student does not return his/her yellow sheet to me on Monday, he/she will not get a treat and will have to stay after school one day that week.  The 6th grade team views these weekly yellow sheets as a critical part of home-school communication.  Please write back on the yellow sheet with any questions or concerns you may have and we will address them.  Of course, if you prefer, you can always call or email me directly as well as any of the other teachers.  Thank you for your support!