The Way to Be

in the

Math and Reading Centers

 

                                                               Math Center is taught by Mrs. Joyce Burr joyce.burr@standrewscds.org

 

Reading Center is taught by Mrs. Joann Biggie Joann.Biggie@standrewscds.org

 

Our Math and Reading Centers provide support and intervention for students who are struggling with reading, writing, and/or mathematics. In addition, accommodations can be provided in the Math and Reading Centers for students with IEP or 504 plans.

 

Our Math and Reading Center instructors are highly qualified and certified New York State teachers.  Both teachers have many years experience utilizing differentiated instruction.

 

Students scoring a 2 or below on New York State Assessments automatically qualify for Math and/or Reading Center services.  Students can also be added based on teacher or parent request, if space is available.


 

We will follow the “Way to Be” program.  Students will be responsible, respectful, safe, and caring in the following ways:

 

 

You Can Be

RESPONSIBLE in

The Learning Center by…

 

*    Bringing what you need with you to class

 

*   Completing all assigned tasks

 

*    Doing your best

 

*   Participating and asking questions

 

*    Knowing your Math/Reading Center schedule and reporting to class without being called down (Upper Grades Only)

 

*    Bringing the following with you to Learning Center:  Graded tests or quizzes, homework or theme assignments, class notes and/or other material that you don’t understand 

 

You Can Be

RESPECTFUL in

The Learning Center by…

 

*     Being attentive while others are speaking

 

*    Listening to the teacher

 

*    Focusing when the attention signal is given

 

*    Using appropriate language

 

 

You Can Be

SAFE in

The Learning Center by…

 

Practicing good hallway behavior on the way to and from the Learning Center

 

*    Following directions

 

*     Keeping hands and objects to yourself

 

  *     Practicing self control

 

*    Using materials properly

 

*     Pushing in chairs

 

You Can Be

CARING in

The Learning Center by…

 

*    Helping others

 

*   Putting supplies away

 

*    Leaving room in a quiet, calm, manner

 

CONSEQUENCES if you break a rule:

 

*   Verbal warning

 

*    Written warning sent home and signed by parent

 

*     Behavior assignment, sent home and signed by parent

 

*    Phone call home

 

*    After school or lunch detention

 

*    Referral to principal/ disciplinary

 

REWARDS FOR FOLLOWING RULES:

 

*   Verbal praise

 

*     Honeygrams

 

*    MATH CENTER:  You will earn “coin stamps” which can be “”spent” on prizes.

*     READING CENTER:  You will receive a reward for completing a chart emphasizing cooperation and best work.

 

*    You will improve your skills, and therefore be more successful in school