LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY STUDENT HANDBOOK Ms. M. Polo L. Mandel R. Stewart GRADE 6 ROOM 306 2018 -2019 1

CONTACT INFORMATION Ms. Michelle POlo SGS – Room 306 732-873-2800 mpolo@franklinBoe. Ms. Rhonda Stewart rstewart@franklinboe.org 2

A positive attitude is the key to success! Class Philosophy Our Language Arts Literacy (LAL) class is a respectful environment focused on developing successful, independent lifelong readers and writers! A positive attitude is the key to success!

ROOM 509 LITERACY SUPPLY LIST Sharpened pencils with erasers, Blue/Black pens Post-its, Post-it flags Highlighters Tissues Hand Sanitizer

HOMEWORK / ASSESSMENTS Reading/ writing homework will be given and due on the assigned day. Homework will be posted on Mrs. Stewart’s Teacher page ( This will be moved to a Google site and Remind) Prior and adequate notice will be given for any assessments. (quizzes/tests)

GRADING POLICY Tests: 40% Quizzes: 30% Class work: 20% Homework: 10%

CLASS PROCEDURES Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class. Go directly to a seat for attendance Read the Class Message to prepare for class 7

DURING INSTRUCTION Listen to the teacher/speaker with full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, moving about the classroom, or whispering. Ask permission to speak by raising your hand and waiting quietly to be called on. (Subject to change) After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you did not understand.

WHAT DO I DO NEXT? Check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly. If the assignment is to be turned in, do so. If appropriate, read quietly in your seat.

WHEN YOU ARE TARDY Enter quietly. Place the excuse on your desk. Have a seat, follow class routine (i.e. take out your materials, join the class)

DISMISSAL Leave using inside voices, ONLY after you have been given permission to do so. You are dismissed by the teacher, not the bell. Make sure that you have ALL of YOUR belongings!! If you leave anything behind, it’s fair game... Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can as you exit the room. 11

AFTER AN ABSENCE Check the class website If you have questions about assignments, check with the teacher at an appropriate time. If you missed a test because of an excused absence, inform the teacher. (Student will need documentation for absence) You will have one day to make-up work for every day you are absent.

reading INCENTIVES How many “Books” will you read this year? 2018-2019 Reading Goal is 30 5 books = 1 star ticket 10 books= 2 star tickets 15 books= 3 star tickets or 5 points towards any TEST grade 20 books= 4 star tickets 25 books= 5 star tickets 30 books= Free Book Choice from Scholastic Over 35 dinner****Teacher Choice

ROOM 306 INCENTIVE PLAN Consequences Reward *Star Tickets *Conference with teacher *Loss of PRIVILEGE *Phone Conference with Parent *Parent/Student/Teacher conference *After School Detention **MOR/ISS/ODR Reward *Star Tickets *Positive Communication with ParenT *Lunch with Teacher *Class Reward - TBD

ROOM 306 READING PLEDGE We, the students of Literacy in Room 306, pledge to keep accurate records of our reading logs. We pledge to work towards meeting and surpassing our personal reading goals. We pledge to check in and support our reading partners to help them achieve their goals as well.

WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS OUR GOAL OF BECOMING LIFE- LONG READERS AND WRITERS! LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR!