Dear Parent,   

 It’s that time again and we are looking forward to an exciting 2007-2008 school year.  I will be teaching your child Science, Math, Language Arts/Reading, Social Studies and vocational/daily living skills.  The curriculum in the Life Skills class is designed to facilitate the mastery of the students’ Individual Educational Plans (I.E.P.).  Every student has the opportunity to learn through modified teaching strategies utilizing student-centered, interactive materials and organizational skills at the level of the student’s ability.  Each student will receive individual instruction as he or she needs it.  In addition, we will be taking several field trips to provide community instruction and practical application of the skills being taught in class.

 Most work will be done in the classroom.  Grades will be averaged according to the policy described in the Student Handbook.  The grading scale for Wharton ISD is as follows:

              90-100 = A                                                         

              80-89 = B                                                                                 

              75-79 = C                                                                                   

              70-74 = D

                 <70 = F

 

 

                                                                                    

  Your child will be expected to comply with the following Classroom Rules:

             

               Enter Quietly

               Raise you hand for permission to speak;

               Do not touch another person or their belongings.

               Do not sit in the teacher’s chair or open the teacher’s desk drawers.

 

Failure to follow the classroom rules will result in disciplinary action.

 

     I will also be acting as Case Manager for your child.  My responsibilities include monitoring their progress in other classes, making sure the IEP modifications are being implemented, sending progress reports home every six weeks and developing IEP goals for the next school year.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at (979) 532-6840.  My e-mail address is csuffel@wharton.isd.tenet.edu.  My conference time is 8:00– 8:45 am. I am looking forward to a very productive and successful school year.  Together, we can give your child the best education possible.

                                                                              

Sincerely,

Cathy Suffel

Special Education Teacher