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| Ms. Confer | General Information |
General Information
The elementary division at Julie Rohr Academy includes first through third grades. The elementary program is clearly defined and exceptionally strong. It is based on the Florida state-approved curriculum and textbooks with additional instructional materials. Careful attention is given to staff selection, student placement and evaluation, and scheduling. The student-teacher ratio averages sixteen students per teacher. The elementary teaching staff is Florida teacher certified, dedicated, and a caring group of professionals. An abundance of grade-appropriate teaching resources is used in the elementary program:
- Integrated Language Arts
A. Reading
1. Textbooks
2. Workbooks
3. Phonics books
4. Posters
5. Developmental learning materials
6. Enrichment activities
7. Classroom visual aids
8. Creative activities
9. Theme tests
10.Re-teaching lessons
11. Classroom library books
12. Learning centers
13. Required book projects (minimum of 2/quarter)
14. Audio visual aids
15. Overhead transparencies
B. Spelling
1. Workbook pages correlated to reading skills
2. Spelling bees (minimum twice a year)
3. Tests (pre- and post- tests) Second and Third Grades
4. Post test - First Grade
C. English
1. Supplemental textbook and worksheets
2. Writing for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes
3. Verbal expression (including one speech per quarter)
4. Weekly show and tell
5. Visual aids
D. Handwriting
a. Consumable text and/or worksheets
b. Wall charts - Math
A. Textbook and/or workbooks
B. Re-teaching and enrichment worksheets
C. Flash cards
D. Learning games
E. Developmental learning materials
1. Wall charts and posters
2. Audio aids
3. Manipulatives
F. Post tests, cumulative tests, and end-of-the-year tests - Social Studies
A. Textbooks
B. Supplemental worksheets
C. Grade appropriate projects (minimum two/year)
D. Audio visual aids
E. Maps and globes
F. Field trips
G. Weekly current events
H. Map and globe activities - Science
A. Textbooks
B. Supplements worksheets
C. Laboratory equipment
D. Grade appropriate projects (min. 2/yr)
E. Science fair
F. Audio visual aids
G. Field Trips - Enrichment Areas
A. Spanish
B. Art
C. Physical Education/Health
D. Music
E. Library
F. Computer - Other Classroom Instructional Aids
A. Bulleting boards and display areas
B. Dry erase board
C. Age appropriate dictionaries and reference books
D. Flannel board (first grade)
E. Tape player/CD player
F. Television/VCR
G. Overhead projector
H. Filmstrip projectors and filmstrips
I. Audio and video cassettes
J. Two listening center stations
K. Five classroom computers
L. "Brainbreak" boxes
Student placement is initially determined by age. It can be adjusted based on performance, ability, and maturity. Students may occasionally be placed one grade level above or below the grade level for his/her chronological age.
Homework is assigned by the teacher. Maximum daily homework limits are: Grade 1 - 20 minutes; Grades 2 and 3 - 30 minutes. Homework is an extension of the student's daily work, including studying for tests, working on projects, and reading for pleasure. Students' basic skills are evaluated by written tests, oral evaluation, and informal assessments.
Responsibility, social skills and values are taught within the framework of the elementary program and are emphasized in the individual classrooms. Students are taught problem solving techniques and encourages to use them in social settings. Cooperative learning and critical thinking skills are taught and implemented throughout the day in various lessons.
A positive discipline approach leads to positive social development and interaction. Measures include praise and verbal reinforcement, awards, stickers, stamps, classroom store, trading post, and treasure chest. Items are awarded for desired behavior, proper study skills, following class rules, cooperating with peers and faculty, completing class tasks, etc.
August, 2008
My name is Donna Confer, and I am delighted that your child is in my class. I am looking forward to a joyful year of teaching your child many new and exciting things. I was born in Chicago, Illinois and lived in the suburbs for twenty-one years. I received my B.S. in Elementary Education at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. I student-taught 1-3 in Downers Grove, IL. I received my Illinois Teaching Certificate for Grades K-8.
Upon moving to Florida, I got my Florida Teaching Certificate. I taught in the counties of Lee, Broward, and Sarasota. I taught 3rd Grade in Ft. Myers and Fifth Grade in Ft. Lauderdale. I started teaching at Julie Rohr Academy in 1980. I have taught various grade levels, which include second through eighth. I am the Division Head of the Elementary Department.
Communication is essential between school and home. A homework sheet will be placed by the door. It will also be available on the web at: http://teacherweb.com/FL/JulieRohrAcademv/MsDonnaConfer/. If your child is absent, an individual homework sheet is automatically filled out for your child. You don't need to call the school for this information. The sheet, papers, and books will be placed in your child's tub. You may pick up the work after 3:30.
When you pick up your child in the afternoon, please check the Message Center. Important messages, notices, and letters are placed there for you convenience. Please sign your child out daily. Messages will also be placed on the sign-out sheet. Check my website every day.
Please feel free to come in and say Hi! My hours are 7:00-3:00. If you wish to contact me by telephone, the best time to reach me is between 2:00-3:00 al 371-4979. It will be a pleasure to meet and work with all of you.
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Ms. Confer To email me: jra2nd@comcast.net |