Welcome to Mr. Mizrahi's Class

WELCOME TO Mr. Mizrahi's Class!

We have an exciting year ahead of us, and I’m glad that each of you is here to share in it!  In order for us to make the best of the year, it is important for our expectations to be clear. I am committed to ensuring that I meet your individual and collective needs to the best of my ability. In turn, I expect that you will make your best effort in all aspects of your school life. Please take time to go over the following expectations by yourself and with your parents.

Getting Started

We have a lot to learn, and we cannot afford to waste any time. This means coming to class with all your necessary supplies, ready to begin your work. If you need to sharpen a pencil, take care of this before class!

Supplies: Text books, notebooks, binders, paper, pencils, erasers, pens, novels, and calculators - bring these to class every day!

Homework & Assignments

Your homework must be completed EVERY DAY. You will keep your homework in your “Mizrahi” binder. Make sure you bring your homework to class everyday. It is a good idea to get the phone numbers of 3 friends in class.  In case you are absent, you can find out what work you missed by calling them.  You are responsible for finding out what work needs to be made up any time you miss class.

Most days I will quickly answer any questions about the homework before we check it. I will then ask you if you are done or not done. I will be randomly collecting the homework after we are done checking, and recheck it myself.

If homework is forgotten at home or in the locker, it is marked as an INCOMPLETE.  It is the responsibility of the student to be prepared for class.

• It is important that you keep all of your assignments and tests in your portfolio.  These will be used for conferencing with your parents and with me at the end of the term.
• When there is a major project due or presentation, it is your responsibility to be present.  We can accommodate any pre-arranged events, however advance notification is required.
• Sufficient time for group projects and assignments will be given in class.  There should be no reason for meeting with group members unless class time is not used efficiently.
• Phys-Ed/Health: If you don’t bring your gym clothes to class then you are unable to participate (which will affect your final grade considerably).  Be sure you know on which days you have phys-ed so you are not scrambling trying to find the appropriate attire.  Coming late to class (because you were borrowing someone’s shorts...) will also affect your participation grade.

Parents:

• Students are required to read 1-2 hours of a novel every week.  Please supervise and ensure that this is occurring.  
• It is always the responsibility of the student to hand in work on time – even if a parent/guardian forgets to sign a sheet or doesn’t remind his or her child to do a piece of writing.  There is absolutely no reason for any student to be “in the dark” about pending work: I have a space on my white board where all of the assignments are listed. They MUST use their agenda on a nightly basis, they can contact a peer, and you will receive blog updates.
  
  Evaluation: to ensure there is a common understanding, this is how your child will be evaluated in all subject areas:
  • Level 1 (50% – 59%): achievement that falls much below the provincial standard.  The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with limited effectiveness.
  • Level 2 (60% - 69%): achievement that approaches the provincial standard.  The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with some effectiveness.
  • Level 3 (70% - 79%): the provincial standard for achievement.  The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with considerable effectiveness.  *Note that a grade of 75% means that the child will approach the following years expectations with confidence!
  • Level 4 (80% - 100%): achievement that surpasses the provincial standard.  The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with a high degree of effectiveness.
  • Formative assessment is ongoing during a unit and helps the teacher adjust instructional programming for each child - this does not count towards the final grade;
  • Summative assessment, which typically occurs at the end of the unit, forms the basis of the grade and communicates what the student knows and can do with respect to curriculum expectations
  
  How to Succeed in M. Mizrahi’s Class:
  1)     Ask a question if you do not understand, are unsure or just want to confirm your understanding (in class or during workroom)
  2)     Complete all of your homework
  3)     Review your notes every night for 10 minutes (even if you do not have homework)
  4)     Try teaching your parents/guardians about the concept learned in class