Grade 8, Room 8 - Mrs. Jackie Dryfoos
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Email: jdryfoos@simonandjude.org
Teacher, Grades 7 & 8, 8th Grade Homeroom
It is an honor to be part of the SSJ community since 2009 as an 8th grade homeroom teacher. In addition, I teach 7th grade science and 8th grade religion and science. Teaching is my second career, having graduated from Penn State University with a BS in microbiology. After working as a laboratory director in a food quality control lab for ten years, I decided to follow my passion for teaching and received my teaching certification from Eastern University. After being certified, I have taught various subjects at Radnor Middle School for several years. Since my Catholic faith is very important to me, I am delighted to be part of the SSJ Catholic School community.
Welcome to 8th Grade
8 th grade is a special year here at SS Simon and Jude School. Students become more confident and independent learners so that they feel well prepared to enter high school. In addition to rigorous and relevant academics, there are many leadership opportunities for the 8 th grade students such as becoming a student council officer and an ambassador. Lastly, 8 th grade has the privilege of participating in various extracurricular activities such as special formal dances, game night, bowling night, several field trips, and, of course, the graduation ceremony!About the Teacher
My Catholic faith is vital to who I am. Therefore, I was very pleased to have joined the SS Simon and Jude team in 2009 as the 8th grade teacher of science and religion. Teaching is my second career, having graduated from Penn State University with a BS in microbiology. After working as a laboratory director in a food quality control lab for ten years, I decided to follow my passion for teaching and became certified in both science and elementary education. After teaching at a public school for several years, I am honored to be part of the Catholic school community of SSJ. I have the perfect job where I get to share not only my academic background, but I also get to put my faith into action!Homework
Homework is an important step in the learning process. It reinforces concepts learned throughout the day. By middle school, students are expected to be independent workers by recording assignments carefully and completing the assignment with attention and effort. The last step of completing assignments is bringing it into the classroom when it is due!
Both nightly and long term assignments are posted on http://classroom.google.com.Grading Policy
Student grades are posted on OptionC, www.optionc.com.
You may view current grades using your assigned user name and password. Both students and parents are encouraged to check grades often. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me as soon as possible.
Grades correspond to a point system. Every graded assignment shows a fraction: the points a student has received over the total number of points possible. At the end of the marking period, all grades are totaled and converted to a percentage for the final grade of each trimester.
Religion Assessments:- Chapter and unit tests
- Copybook and reflection journal responses
- Reflection projects to reinforce and personalize concepts
Science Assessments:- Unit Tests
- Vocab Quizzes
- Lab Write-ups
- Lab Reports
- Lab Participation
- Journal responses
- Teen Biz responses
- Science Fair Assignments (8th grade only)