Welcome!!

Dear Parents,

I'd like to welcome you and your student to my English 8 ELAR course.  My name is Ms. Karla Yen.  This is my 21st year of teaching and my 17th at Randolph Field ISD. I am looking forward to having a productive, challenging, student-centered environment in class this year. English is a critical component in the preparation for high school success.
I believe that the program that I have planned will prepare the students to tackle the S.T.A.A.R. exam with confidence, handle the challenges of high school, and move forward confidently as life-long learners. I want to encourage you to communicate with me freely anytime that questions or concerns arise. You may reach me at 210-357-2428 or via email at yen@rfisd. I will return calls and emails within 24 business hours.

Class Rules

Be on time.
Be prepared.
No personal grooming in class
Respect others' opinions, personal space, and property
Do not interrupt instruction.

 

Consequences
Warning (verbal)
Teacher/student conference
Parent contact
D-hall
Major infractions will be addressed by the office or d-hall will be assigned.

 

 

Most student assignments will be posted in Google Classroom in addition to class notes, slides, and reference materials.

 

Evaluation

60%  Major assessments  (ex: tests, essays, projects)
30% Minor assessments   (ex: quizzes, classwork)

10% Warm Ups

Late Work: Assignments are due at the beginning of class.  An "M" will be entered into the grade book to indicate that the work is missing.  If not submitted by the end of the unit, the grade will become a zero.

 

Makeup Work

Student work will be due according to how many days the student is absent. 
Students will need to come to tutoring after school to make up tests or quizzes.

 

In order to re-test, students must report to tutoring for help twice to allow for adequate reteach and practice time.  Review activities, assignments and/or corrections will have to be completed and submitted prior to re-testing..  This must be done within 10 school days of receiving the returned assessment. The highest of the two grades will be given, not an average.