My name is Mrs.  Jennifer Boyer and I have been at Reynolds Middle School since 1998.  I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and now I am currently teaching seventh grade ELA.  I am also a resident of Hamilton Township and have two children.  

 My email address: jboyer@htsdnj.org

I believe that all children are unique and have something special that they can bring to their own education. I will help my students to express themselves and accept themselves for who they are, as well embrace the differences of others.

Every classroom has its own unique community; my role as a teacher will be to assist each child in developing their own potential and learning styles. I will incorporate different learning styles, as well as make the content relevant to the students' lives. I will incorporate hands-on learning, cooperative learning, projects, and individual work that engage and activate students' learning. 

I expect that students will arrive to class on time, come prepared with their laptops charged, with a pen or pencil and keep their cell phones in a safe place, not to be used in class.   If a student has a concern or question, I want them to be able to ask me in class, via email or before or after class.  Parents and guardians are welcome to express concerns or reach out with questions.  I look forward to getting to know my students.  

COURSE OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION:

• To read and comprehend all genres: stories, novels, poetry and nonfiction
• To understand and use academic vocabulary, isolated vocabulary and vocabulary in the context of the text
• To use grammar correctly in order to write coherent essays, reading responses, and projects
• To participate in class discussions
• To learn how to write coherent, well-constructed essays
• To learn how to collaborate with classmates to develop projects/essays
• To learn how to peer edit and give constructive criticism to improve writing

ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

PLEASE VISIT YOUR CHILD'S POWERSCHOOL PORTAL TO VIEW ALL UPCOMING DUE DATES FOR ASSESSMENTS, PROJECTS, AND HOMEWORK.

GRADING SCALE

50% SUMMATIVE

40% FORMATIVE

10% INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE

Attention Parents/Guardians:

1. Please visit your child's Powerschool Portal to view ALL upcoming due dates for assessments, projects and homework. 

2.  Students will be given 1 WEEK to complete and submit an assignment.  After one week, the assignment will be worth Half Credit.  If not handed in for half credit, the assignment will receive a Zero.  

3.  Assignments that are not submitted on time will have a "0" place holder until the assignment is completed and submitted.  Once a grade is placed, the Zero is removed.