Ms. Jennifer Thomas

7th Grade

Resource Teacher

 

 

 

Sneed Middle School

1102 Ebenezer Rd.

Florence, SC  20501

843-673-1199

Planning – 4th period (11:34 – 1:24)

 

Email Link – JWThomas@fsd1.org

 

I encourage communication through email.  You can expect a response within one to two days.

                         
                                              


Course Description

 

The purpose of a resource class is to help students with their class work in order to help them become successful students.  This is achieved by working on the following areas; strengthening a student’s area of weakness, providing regular class support, and providing transition services to students.

 

 

Grading Policy

 

Students in the resource class work on various academic assignments for their core classes, as well as IEP objective work.  The grading criterion for this class is different than other classes.  Students receive a grade each week based upon the following categories that make up good work and study habits; preparation, organization, and on-task.  A total of 20 points can be earned daily, with 100 being the maximum weekly amount.

 

 

Expectations

 

  1. Work in class, use your time wisely.
  2. Keep a neat and organized notebook.  Bring your notebook to class each day.
  3. Take notes in your classes.  Keep your notes with you in your notebook.
  4. Have your books and supplies with you at all times.
  5. Use your time in resource to get help with assignments and/or study for tests.
  6. Keep up with your homework.  Try to do homework at home and use your time in resource to get help with what you are having difficulty with.
  7. Work the entire period.
  8. Expect to receive instructions daily as to what you need to do.
  9. Use hand-raises.
  10. Ask for help.

 

 

Daily Routine

 

Enter class quietly.

Place agenda on desk.

Wait for teacher to give class instructions.

Wait for teacher to give individual instructions.

Do your work.

Pack up when instructed.

Fill in point sheet.

Exit quietly.

 

 

Rewards

 

Positive notes in agenda.

Bonus Points

Links in classroom chain.

Squire Bucks

 

Consequences

 

Verbal Warning

Student Conference

Parent Contact

Time-out or Lunch Detention

Office Referral