IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS DURING COVID-19
During this time of uncertainty, formal learning has been put on hold in our schools. However, I am creating a new page called Home Learning that parents and students can use on a schedule that works for you! I will endeavor to post links, questions or ideas to explore during this unprecedented break! We do not want our brains to go to mush:) I will have three sub-categories: Sciences 8, Sciences 9 and Social Studies so that you can scroll down and find something of interest for you. I will also be posting to this page in ENGLISH as many parents are trying to help, but do not necessarily know French - let's make this about learning and not language! If this DOES NOT work for you and your family - DO NOT WORRY. Right now, the ABSOLUTE most IMPORTANT thing is to be safe and to take care of each other.
The NLESD has created a Learning at Home resource for families that can be accessed by clicking here.
- Click on LOGIN
- Username: aquilafrench
- Password: Mike845!
- Scroll down and click the VIEW button beside the book you want to read.
Bienvenue au site Web de Mme Adey!
Welcome parents!
During the year, most of the class notes and worksheets that we do in class will be posted on this website. If you do not have a pdf reader you can get one for free at the following web addesses:
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/ OR http://get.adobe.com/reader/
If you (as a parent) are unsure of what your son/daughter has to do - please ask your child or e-mail me directly at the address listed below.
Welcome students!
As always, you need to make sure that if you miss class you get the notes. To help with that, I am placing copies of the notes, assignments and worksheets under the appropriate subject headings. Be sure to check here for updates to homework and deadlines as well as information about lab schedules and field trips or other important information that may have been announced during advisory.
Student Expectations!
Classroom policies: Cell phones, IPODS and/or MP3 players are not to be used in the classroom unless you are using them for work-related activities - with teacher permission. If the need should arise to make contact with home, you will be permitted to go to the office. If your parents need to contact you during class time, they can also contact the office, who in turn will buzz the classroom.
Class work: Come prepared with a binder, extra paper, textbook, pen and pencil, and other items as necessary. Keep notes in order, neatly in binder or in an exercise book. Have a folder for all handouts - they are important!
Homework and assignments: Please respect due dates – hand in your work on time. This allows me to give you appropriate feedback on what you have done. If you require an extension on an assignment or project, you must see me before the due date so we can discuss it. Your assignments are a reflection of you – please ensure that your name is on the front, that the writing is legible, and that the work is complete and neatly presented.
Missed class: Let me know BEFORE you are going to be absent (if you can!). You can do this by seeing me in person or e-mailing me. There may be times when it is not a good idea to miss class, such as for group activities or labs. If work is missed, it is your responsibility to catch up and complete all class work, homework and assignments. Here are some strategies:
- Ask a classmate
- Check this website
- Come and see me – if I can’t help right away, we will schedule a time. If a lab is missed, we can discuss whether you should get results from a classmate or whether you should to go to the lab during lunch or after school to complete the activity.
Missed tests/quizzes: If at all possible, see me BEFORE the quiz/test to schedule a time (i.e. if you know you will be away). This applies to vacations, medical appointments and other scheduled absences. If you miss a test or quiz, you will be expected at an appropriate time as deemed by NLESD's evaluation policy. Come and see me as soon as you get back to school and we will arrange a time to write the test. You MUST bring a note TO ME if you have missed a test, explaining the reason for your absence.
Most importantly… Keep me informed and ask for help when you need it! If I know you are having difficulties, I can be very flexible and accommodating and provide you with the help and support that you will need to succeed.
Resources online!
You can now access the intermediate Science textbook, Discovering Science, online in both English and French. Both students and parents can benefit from this resource:
To access the French version (in PDF format), you need to click on the Online Learning Centre of the appropriate text. this will bring you to a drop down menu (Course-Wide Learning Content) in which you can select the French version. This site is really user friendly; however, it does require a username and password. If you wish to access this site, please see or e-mail me so that I can give you the information.
Courriel électronique de Mme Adey: christineadey@nlesd.ca
