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=**READING CONNECTIONS** = Dr. Joiner-Wingate sjoinerwingate@rockdale.k12.ga.us 770-483-3371 ext.167

=__WELCOME __= Hello and welcome to your child's Reading connections class. My name is Dr. Wingate, and I am very excited about working with your student to help he/she reach their highest reading potential. On this website you will find information about the currirculum that your child will be using this year, my current grading and behavior policy, as well as weekly reading tips that will help your child achieve reading success. If at any time you have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to call me or send me an email. I will respond to you promptly.

=__**CURRICULUM **__= The curriculm that your child will be using in this year's Reading connections class is a program called Read 180. Read 180 is a comprehensive intervention program designed to help struggling readers achieve reading success. The program was specifically designed for students in grades 3-12. The Read 180 instructional model is centered around a 5 rotation instructional model. The 5 rotations include: Whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, read 180 software (computer time), modeled and idependent reading, and whole-group wrap-up. Read 180 is an intervention program used in 50 states and is currently used in 15,000 schools nation wide.

=__**GRADESHEET**__ = Whole/small group instruction 35% Read 180 software 30% Indepedent Reading 35%

=__**TARDY POLICY**__ = 1. Warning 2. Silent Lunch 3. After school detention 4. Referral

=__**CLASSROOM RULES**__ = 1. Listen and follow directions the first time they are given. 2. Treat others the way you want to be treated. 3. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself. 4. Use good manners at all times. 5. Be honest =__**CONSEQUENCES**__ = 1. Warning 2. silent lunch 3. Detention/phone call home 4. Referral