6A KYRENE AKIMEL A-AL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Team 6A Nuts and Bolts Beth Snyder- Science Shannon Olson- Principles of Algebra Bill Robinson- World History Meredy Smith- Language Arts We work together to provide the best learning environment for our kids. Weekly discussions about student successes and needs Assignment, test coordination as best we can Create a team “family” to include all students
Communication to Parents eBlasts- team newsletters will be sent home with important information or upcoming events. Text alerts- subscribe to 6A text messages. Quick reminders of due dates or school/team events Team Website- homework agenda for each class Student Agenda- students are responsible for filling out and knowing what is assigned and due Parent Vue and Student Vue- check grades at any time
Discipline Policy First step Tell student to stop Describe expected behavior Second Step Refocus student to another teacher Refocus examples: -minor disruptions -low level disrespect towards teachers, students, property Second step continued Lunch DT examples: - Gum use (after warning) - 3rd tardy (parent contacted) - Multiple personal electronics policy offenses THIRD STEP—Time Out to ISI examples: -major disruption -higher level disrespect toward teachers, students, property ADMINISTRATOR MANAGED (conduct referral from teacher) 1. Repetitive and/or extreme teacher managed behavior violations 2. Bullying (aggressive language, threats, harassment of students or teachers) 3. Fighting or aggressive physical contact 4. Sexual harassment 5. Major dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, forgery, theft)
Positive Incentives Team Days- designed to be fun for students that are academically and behaviorally in good standing. Students that need extra time or assistance will use these days to get caught up. P.R.I.D.E.- campus wide program to “catch” kids doing the right thing. PRIDE tickets are put into a drawing each week. FOL’s (front of the line) SOTW- to recognize the efforts of students in the classroom SOTM- again to recognize, but this is above and beyond
Successful Students! iClass, Learning Lab and Homework Club are all provided in an effort to help students experience the highest success possible and to fulfill their learning potential!
Homework Club Purpose: Students who did not complete work in class or for homework are required to attend Homework Club to finish assignments. Student receives a pass to go to Homework Club at lunch. Students may still purchase a lunch before going to Homework Club, or bring a lunch from home. Students have lunch at Homework Club while finishing their work. Attendance is required is assigned.
Learning Lab Offered to all students. Learning Lab provides extra help for school assignments, quiet place to study, opportunity to get caught up on work missed due to absence, etc. Attendance is voluntary.
iClass – First part of First Quarter During the First Quarter, 6 th Grade iClass will provide all students with foundations they need for success in middle school. Topics will include: study skills, social skills, team- building, leadership, how to get and stay organized, extracurricular opportunities for middle school students, and more!
2 nd Quarter and Onward… Students who are identified as being in need of intervention services in reading, writing and math will meet with teachers who will provide these services. Students are identified for intervention by analyzing data from a variety of assessments. Assessment is done on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Students may move into or out of intervention groups fluidly, as their academic needs change.
Exploration Students not in intervention groups will be scheduled into classes that provide exploration in a variety of topics! These could include connections to science, the arts, technology, community service and health/fitness.
Extra Help! Learning Lab May be before or after school - TBD Computers, a printer and help is available Homework Club During lunch Will be assigned at teacher discretion Complete homework or get ahead