April 6, 2016

Aloha Haaheo Parents & Guardians!

My name is Melissa Kim and I am a student teacher from Chaminade University. I began my
student teaching period at Castle High School at the beginning of Quarter 3 with all five of Mrs.
Yango-Aus class periods. I intermittently taught her classes throughout the quarter, and I taught
the majority of Unit 3, which spanned the last four weeks of Quarter 3.
I am now in the phase of my student teaching period where I will take over the full course load
of Mrs. Yango-Aus classes. This period will span from Tuesday 3/29/16 through Friday, 5/6/16.
During this period, I will be responsible for all instruction and grading for your childs English
class.
Mrs. Yango-Au will have the same authority and position in the classroom during my student
teaching. I am informing students of this transition over the course of the first two days of
Quarter 4. I am informing them that I will be the one to address any questions or concerns about
assignments, lessons, and grading and that Mrs. Yango-Au will still be present in all classes but
that she will refer students to me accordingly. Similarly, if you have any questions or concerns
regarding your child, you may continue to use Jupiter Grades as a means of communication.
Your correspondence will go directly to Mrs. Yango-Au and she and I will address any of those
needs.
I want to assure you that my teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that teachers have the
responsibility to guide, encourage, and instruct students in reaching their highest potential. In
other words, my students success and growth is the driving force for my teaching.
One of my goals as a teacher is to create the most positive learning environment in the
classroom. For my student teaching period, I have designed a set of Classroom Procedures and
Policies that will encourage that type of environment. I have attached the Procedures and
Policies so that you are informed and aware of the expectations I hold for your child and myself.
Lastly, I want to share with you that I am a firm believer in open communication when it comes
to the well-being of your child! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,

Melissa Kim

English Language Arts - Grade 9

Castle High School
Ms. Kim

Classroom Procedures and Policies

I. Introduction
A. These procedures and policies are designed to create a positive classroom
environment where students and teachers are safe, supported, and successful. The
goal of this classroom is for everyone to grow and these procedures and policies
will encourage that growth!
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III.

Procedures for Arrival

A. Students should be prepared for class as soon as the bell rings.
1. Students should be in their assigned seats with all required materials.
B. Teacher will begin class when all students are seated in their assigned seats.
Procedures for Dismissal
A. Right before the bell rings, students should be in their assigned seats and not leave
until dismissed by the teacher.

IV. Restroom Policy

A. No restroom passes will be given during the first ten minutes of class.
1. This is to ensure that attendance is properly taken and that students wont miss
copying the Objectives for the day.
B. Only one student may go to the restroom at any given period.
C. Students should ask permission to use the restroom when teacher is not talking or
by raising his/her hand.
V. Absences & Late Work
A. If student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make up any assignments or
assessments in a timely manner when he/she returns to school.
B. All work and instructions will be posted on Google Classroom by the end of the
day.
C. Students should seek help from the teacher if he/she needs clarification on
assignments, assessments, instructions, etc.
D. Late work is any work that is not turned in on the day it is due regardless of
circumstance.

1. Students will not be penalized for late work when there is a valid excuse (e.g.
absence).
2. Late work should be handed directly to the teacher, unless instructed otherwise.
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Personal Electronics in the Classroom

Use of personal electronic devices, including cell phones, ipods, ipads, laptops,
headphones, etc, is NOT allowed during class time unless otherwise instructed.
Texting, watching movies/videos unrelated to class, and/or playing games on any
electronic devices is NEVER allowed during class time.
Personal electronic devices including headphones should not be seen and/or heard
during class time. Students should keep them in their bags, pockets, or under their
desks.
Charging of personal electronic devices during class time is NOT allowed.
Teacher will give students ONE warning if they use their electronic devices in
class.
Teacher will take away any electronic devices from the student for the remainder
of the class period if student continues to use electronic device after the first
warning.