Welcome to Ms. VanDyke’s 8th grade ELA class!
Hey there! I'm so excited for this school year with you all. My name is Kathi VanDyke and this will be my fifth year teaching in Santa Fe ISD. I also coach volleyball, track and soccer here at SFJH. I am overjoyed to be your teacher and ready for what this school year will bring us!
2024 - 2025 SCHEDULE
| 1st period |
7:50 - 8:40am |
7th ELA collaboration |
| 2nd period |
8:44 - 9:34am |
8th ADVANCED ELA |
| 3rd period |
9:38 - 10:31am |
8th ADVANCED ELA |
| 4th period |
10:35 - 12:28pm (C lunch 11:55-12:25) |
8th ADVANCED ELA |
| 5th period |
12:32 - 1:22pm |
7th ADVANCED ELA |
| 6th period |
1:26 - 2:17pm |
7th ADVANCED ELA |
| 7th period |
2:21 - 3:12pm |
8th ELA collaboration |
Communication: Class Dojo
Class Dojo will be used to inform you of upcoming tests, due dates, and other important dates/details.
8th Grade dojo link - https://home.classdojo.com/#/classInvite/?c=C4SUYB8&attribution=class_link
7th Grade dojo link - https://home.classdojo.com/#/classInvite/?c=CTEFBAA&attribution=class_link
Contact Me: If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out!
I will do my best to respond to voicemails left during the school day the same afternoon.
Emails will reach me much quicker.
kathi.vandyke@sfisd.org
(409) 925-9351
Class Rules:
- Be prompt: be in class each day; be in your seat
when the bell rings.
- Be prepared: bring your materials to class each day.
- Be polite: everyone gets the same opportunity to learn, share, and participate.
- Be positive: express yourself, have fun, be enthusiastic, encourage others.
- Be productive: complete all assignments and
homework on time.
Classroom Policies: School policies are available in student handbook. Please read the handbook.
Make Up Work: Students are responsible for discussing with their teacher any assignments missed due to their absence upon their return to class.
Make up work will be completed outside of class time or at the teacher’s discretion.
The number of days allowed for make-up work to be completed will be equal to the number of days a class was missed.
If extra time is needed, the student should discuss the matter with Ms. VanDyke.
Make up work often requires the student to attend tutorials to receive detailed instructions or assistance.
Tutorials for ELA are every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:12-3:50. If alternate times are needed (specifically during volleyball, track and soccer season), please discuss with Ms. VanDyke in advance.
Grading: There will be 2 daily work grades each week, and 3 test grades in each 9 week grading period.
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