Mr. Kalmus's
Classroom Expectations
Grading:
Standards based grades will be as follows:
4: Extra Effort (Work exceeds standard consistently)
3: Mastery (Work meets standard)
2: Building Understanding (Work is approaching the standard)
1: Novice (Work is below the standard)
Office Hours Rules:
- When you enter the conference call, you must use your real name.
- You must disable your audio and video.
- Click the chat button to open up the group chat.
- Questions will be answered in the order they were asked
- This chat is an extension of our classroom. If a student is unable to follow these expectations,
- They will first receive a warning.
- If behavior continues, they will be removed from the meeting and parents will be notified.
Snacks: Every morning we will have a short, working snack time. If your child wishes to bring a snack, make sure it's a healthy snack that is easily eaten (no spoons) and does not distract others. Examples of healthy snacks include; fruits, vegetables, cheese and crackers, and so on.
Classroom Behavior Expectations: I strive to foster a classroom environment that is welcoming and safe for students to take the risks that come with great learning. Respect is the foundation of our class. I treat each and every student with respect so they will know how to treat me, and each other as well. Students are expected to show respect to everyone (peers, staff, or volunteers) while at Grand Ridge.
As a class, we will be coming up with our class rules and expectations. These rules will help everyone work their hardest and achieve the most during our year. At Grand Ridge; we work hard, and we are grand.
Contact Information:'
Email: This is the best way to reach me. I check my school email several times a day, and will get back to you within one to two school days.
- Kalmusa@issaquah.wednet.edu
Class Dojo: I usually check Dojo messages at the end of each school day.
- Signing up for Class Dojo will enable you to receive live updates for how your kiddo is doing in class.
- Friday of every other week we do a coupon cash-in. If you suddenly see a chunk of negative points, DON'T WORRY! This just means that your child decided to exchange their earned points for a class coupon.
Emergencies: Contact the Grand Ridge main office
- Main Office: 425-837-7925
Absences/Changes in your student's departure: Please let me AND the main office know.
- Main office email: GROffice@issaquah.wednet.edu
FAQ
- Create a stable routine at home. This propagates crucial study habits and provides students with a good environment to read and complete their reading homework.
- When reading, engage your child in conversation about their books. Talking about what they just read improves comprehension skills and improves their understanding of the content.
- Examples of questions that deepen understanding can be found HERE
- Encourage your student to be responsible for their own learning!
- Download the Parental Roles handout which is given during Curriculum Night
How can I help out in the classroom?
- Volunteer your time! Parents are always welcome to help out in our classroom.
- Volunteers must register and pass a background check before they can be authorized to help out at Grand Ridge. Further information can be found here
- Support our classroom Library! When you place a book order at Scholastic.com, our classroom wishlist is available to view (Wishlist is a work in progress)
What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and why are we shifting toward them?
- Washington has decided to adopt the CCSS for a variety of reasons. To learn more, please visit the OSPI website.
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The Issaquah School District reserves the right to remove any user-generated content it deems inappropriate or not relevant to the topic of the forum. This includes language that has obscene language or sexual content, threatens or defames any person or organization, violates the legal ownership interest of another party, supports or opposes political candidates or ballot propositions, promotes illegal activity, promotes commercial services or products, or is not topically related to the particular posting, or contains contents that promote, foster, or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. The District will not, however, remove otherwise permissible comments based on viewpoint. Any content posted to this site may be subject to public disclosure under the Washington State Public Records Act, ch. 42.56 RCW.
