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LAP Syllabus

Foothills Middle School

Instructor:  Tiffany Viall                Room:  213

School Phone:  664-8961

e-mail:    viall.t@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

I am pleased to be working with your student this school year.  As you may already know, your student has qualified for a Learning Assistance Program, (LAP).  LAP provides an opportunity for each child to work on skills that will help him/her find success as a reader. This is a great opportunity for students to work in a smaller group setting.

Materials:   The class will be using a variety of reading materials throughout the year such as:  Leveled Reading Advantage Magazines, Chapter Books, and Junior Scholastic.

Classroom Supplies:  Students will need the following:  pencils, lined paper, and pens.

Grades:  Grades will be updated weekly on the Internet. 

A         100 - 95                       C          75 Ð 73

A-        94 - 90                        C-         72 - 70

                                    B+        89 - 86                        D+       69 - 66

                                    B          85 - 83                        D          65 - 60

                                    B-         82 - 80                        F          59 -  0            

                                    C+        79 Ð 76

            O-outstanding             S-satisfactory              U-unsatisfactory

Attached is a compact that all students and guardians must sign.  It lists the expectations of students, parents/guardians, teachers, and the principal.  Please read and sign it and have your student return it to school. 

Feel free to contact me at school if you have any questions.  I look forward to a successful and fun school year!