This is an informational resource for Miss Manwell's 8th grade Language Arts/ Social Studies class and Photography class.  Please browse through the site and check back often for information on class activities and happenings.

. . . is to help students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom, to believe in themselves and cherish the importance of lifelong learning.  Each day I will spend time developing positive relationships with students, modeling trust, loyalty, integrity, respect, support, compassion, enthusiasm for learning, and affirming words and actions.

·        Students should be treated with dignity and respect by peers and teachers alike ·        Students should demonstrate self-responsibility with their academics, citizenship, and communication with parents, teachers, and peers ·        The teacher should provide instruction within a relevant and meaningful context ·        The teacher should provide a well planned, academically challenging learning environment that addresses individual student needs ·        The teacher should be an active participant in the learning process, working in partnership with students to achieve predetermined goals and outcomes

Special Thanks to Sam L. Greene: Sam developed and maintained the "G-web" home page while at Skyridge.  Much of the material on this site has been borrowed and used with permission by Sam L. Greene.