Reading Works
Dear Parents or Guardians,							

My name is Mr. Wholey and I will be your child’s Reading Works teacher this semester.  Reading Works is a class designed to improve reading comprehension and fluency.  Please read all of the following important information.

Classroom Rules:
1.  Be civil at all times.
2.  Remain in your seat during class.
3.  Respect the right of others to learn.

Consequences For Rules Violations:
1.  Verbal warning.
2.  Student-Teacher Conference
3.  Conduct Notice/Parental Notification
4.  Infraction Notice/Administrative Notification

Classroom Procedures:
1.  Enter the classroom, finish all preparations (like sharpening pencils and obtaining materials), sit down and begin working.
2.  Take care of your water needs, both in and out, before arriving for class.  Students will leave the classroom only for emergencies.  If you miss any class time at all, you will have homework.  But, it’s fun homework that will help you become a better reader.
3.  Do not leave the classroom until directed to do so
Supplies:
•	1 paper folder (I will show an example) for keeping handouts and finished work.
•	1 notebook
•	1 packet of notecards

Grades:
Students will receive a grade every day, based upon work, tests, quizzes, class participation and cooperation.  These daily grades will be averaged weekly and posted.  End of semester tests will count as two daily grades.

Homework:
There is homework for this class every night, and by that I mean that you are expected to read every day.  How can we be human and manage otherwise?  Also, if a student is absent from class for any reason, he or she will have to make up that day’s work.  Make-up work will be due the day after it is assigned.  In the case of multiple absences, make-up work will be submitted one day at a time at a minimum; although, in an effort to catch up with the class, students are advised to complete make-up work as soon as possible.

Every person has unique abilities.  I am a good reader.  Your child has his or her special abilities and I hope that they can help me to improve with respect to those pursuits.  Reading comprehension is, in my opinion, the most important academic discipline.  I want to help your child become a better reader and I know that I will succeed.  You can help your child to become a better reader by having them read aloud to you every day.  Also, model reading appreciation by having regular discussions about what you and your child have read.  

Sincerely,

Mr. Wholey
867-3306
Email:  mwholey@ycsd.york.va.us
Website:  http://www.quia.com/pages/wholey2.html
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Please sign and return this bottom portion of this letter tomorrow signifying that you have read and understand everything in this letter.  Please write neatly.

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