2. My name is Ms. Melissa Kaplan and this is my 10th
year teaching at Caroldale Learning Community
in Carson!
•Worked at two different schools in
the Bay Area before coming to
Caroldale
• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child &
Adolescent Development from San
Francisco State University
• Has a Multiple-Subject California
Clear Credential
• GATE Certified 2005-Present
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4. •Free Reading Book
•Textbooks
•Paper & Pen
•Agenda
•Homework
•Portfolio is always left in desk
•All absences need to be
excused in the office before
the child returns to school.
•School begins at 8:00 am -
students need to be in their
classrooms at that time!
•Excessive tardies/absences
will be reflected in their work
habits and cooperation
grades.
•PSA Counselor will be
addressing excessive
absences/tardies.
Daily Materials Absences & Tardies
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5. Time:
Grading Policy
Tests – 40%
Homework – 10%
Classwork – 40%
Effort & Cooperation – 10%
I do not give grades. Students earn grades. All
work in this class is awarded on a point system. The
more points a student earns, the higher the grade
will be. Points are cumulative from the beginning of
the semester. All work counts toward the final
grade.
Grades are based on the Common Core State Standards.
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6. Time:
Homework Policy
•Students have homework in one or both
subjects (ELA & History) most nights.
•Sometimes homework will be classwork that
was not finished.
•Unless otherwise stated, all homework is due
the next day.
•Proper headings must be on all work.
•Late work is never accepted.
• Students are responsible for getting the work
they missed if they were absent.
•Work only given for excused absences.
•If going on a trip, students need to get work
BEFORE they leave.
•All work should be neat and clean.
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7. • Parents/guardians and students are strongly
encouraged to keep up-to-date on class
assignments by reviewing their child's
agenda every day.
• Students must write their homework in their
student agendas every day.
• Use the agenda to check that they’re
turning in work!
• Stamp = completed & turned in
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8. Time:
•All students are expected to do their own work at
all times.
•Any time a student is found copying work from
another student or cheating, or has turned in work
that has been copied/cheated on, BOTH the
student who copied the work AND the student who
provided the copied work will earn 0 points on the
assignment, with no possibility of doing it over for
credit.
•Work copied directly from a reference book,
computer source, or other media (without proper
documentation) will also earn no credit.
•Consequences may include an after school
detention and a lowered citizenship mark.
Personal Achievement
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10. Ancient Civilizations
•Discovering the Past
•Early Humans
•Mesopotamia & Sumer
•Ancient Egypt & Kush
•Ancient India
•Ancient China
•Ancient Greece
•Ancient Rome
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11. • See what your child is currently studying
• Contact the teacher
• Get important class info, updates & news
• Calendar of school & classroom events
• Helpful links for parents & students
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12. Middle School!
• Remembering materials for class
• If you take it home, remember to bring it back!
• Make sure you have materials for all your classes.
• Stay organized!
• Lots of different classes and teachers can quickly
lead to disorganization.
• Stay connected
• Many teachers require the internet and
computers. Be sure to find one that you can
regularly use, including a place to print.
• Be on time and show up to school!
• If you are absent, be responsible for
your absence.
• SLOW DOWN AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
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13. •Be sure to give me your e-mail address!
•Save the date! Parent conferences are
10/13 - 10/17
•Check the agenda regularly.
•Make sure your child attends school regularly
and gets here on time.
What You Can Do
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14. We’ve applied for a field trip to the Getty Villa in
Malibu. If approved, we will be visiting the
museum in June.
The Getty Villa showcases Roman & Greek
antiquities and architecture.
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