Ms. Papadoulias

 Welcome to 6 th grade Language Arts with Ms. Papadoulias! Here are some things you will need to know…

 From Long Island, NY  Graduated from Old Westbury College  I am the youngest of seven  This is my second year at Ligon!  I LOVE teaching!

 Grading scale: = A 85-92= B 77-84= C 70-76= D 69 or below= F

 10% = Homework  10% = Interactive Reading Notebook Check  10% = Vocabulary  30% = projects, presentations, and classwork  40% = quizzes and tests

1. Be prepared. 2. Be respectful.

 Bring the following items to class EVERY DAY:  Folder /binder  Writing utensil  Agenda  Last night’s homework Homework is due WHEN THE BELL TO START CLASS RINGS.  ** “I left it in my locker” is not an excuse. You will not be permitted to go to your locker once class has started.**

 Sections:  1= Grammar/Vocabulary/Warm-up  2= Notes  3= Reading /Writing  4= Vocabulary  5= Quizes & Tests/homework  **If the order is different in your notebook, this is OKAY.**

 Every student has 3 warnings every class period.  Once a student has 3 warnings, a call home will take place, along with a referral.  Consequences depend on the infraction. Ligon Middle School’s student matrix

Entering the classroom 1) Enter the classroom QUIETLY 2) Go directly to your desk 3) Take out your homework 4) IMMEDIATELY start working on the class warm up

 Make-up work  If you are absent one day, check the “We missed you” binder when you return. This binder is placed in the front of the classroom and will contain all materials needed to make up your missed work.  It is YOUR responsibility to pick up and complete any missed work.

 Bathroom Policy  You will only be permitted to use the restroom for EMERGENCYS only!  You must use the FAST PASS. Be sure to sign out before you leave and back in once you have returned to the room.  You have 5 minutes between each class to use the restroom. (and lunch…)

 What do I do if I finish my work early?  Start working on homework or finish a journal/warm up entry.  Read a book.  You are NOT to talk while working individually.

 How do I turn in my work?  When you are finished with an assignment, you will turn it into your class period’s bin.  Proper heading on your work  upper RIGHT corner Name Date Class Period

 How do I exit the classroom when the bell rings?  Leave the classroom when Ms. Papadoulias permits you to do so. (**LISTEN FOR HW CHANGES.**)  Just because the bells rings, this does not mean you are allowed to exit.  Push your chair under your desk.  Make sure the desk is where it was when you entered the classroom.  Pick up any trash around your desk and throw it away on your way out of the door.

 Attention: this policy is for all of 6 th grade!!  1 day late = -20 points  2 days late = -30 points  3 days late= -40 points  4 days late= NHI (50)  If you turn your work in on time, you will NEVER have to worry about this policy!!

 Fill out a late work slip at the front of the room.  Staple it to the assignment  Turn it into the late work bin on Mrs.P’s desk

 Bi-Weekly Article  Non-fiction texts (tied to Common Core Standards)  Skills covered with the Bi-Weekly Articles: 1 st night: Annotating & close reading- analyzing the text 2 nd night: Identifying facts & opinions 3 rd night: Tone Loaded words Author’s purpose Text structure 4 th night: Writing (letter to the editor)

 1= Who am I?  2= Belonging  3= Survival  4= Making Choices  5= What’s Your Point?  6= Where am I?  **literature and assignments are tied to these themes**

You can access this sight through the Ligon page. –Click STAFF -Go to Mrs.Papadoulias -Click “website”

GEAR UP FOR A GREAT YEAR!!