Welcome to 6 th grade science! Please write, in order, the following information on your index card… Name (First & Last ) Nickname Phone # Favorite Band, TV Show, & Movie Describe your self in three sentences.

How to come into class… 1.Come in quietly……shhhh!!!! 2.Sit down at the Lab tables assigned 3.Prepare to turn in any homework assignments. (Homework helper will pick up work) 4.Take out Science Notebooks. 5.View the board for daily agenda and objectives. 6.Do start –up work 7.When finished, review work quietly. 8.During the beginning of class there is NO talking.

On a separate piece of paper answer the following survey: Your birthday & your age My favorite hobbies/activities to do outside of school is/are My favorite type of music is My favorite food is My favorite subject in school is My least favorite subject is Not too many people know that I One person I’d love to meet is One day I'd love … My #1 middle school fear is

All about Ms. Robinson Age = Forever 21……lol!!! Mother to Aiden Josiah Robinson (1 yrs old) From Chattanooga, TN Very colorful!!!!! Born July 17 th Loves Singing and writing Poetry Happy to be your TEacHer!!

All about Ms. Robinson My favorite hobby is singing and writing poetry. But since I’ve become a mother…I enjoy spending countless time with my son and family

All about Ms. Robinson My favorite type of music is neo- soul, gospel and reggae.

All about Ms. Robinson My favorite food is Crab legs & Hot Wings.

All about Ms. Robinson My favorite subject in school is science.

All about Ms. Robinson My least favorite subject…Social Studies/History

All about Ms. Robinson One person I would like to meet is President Barack Obama!!!!

All about Ms. Robinson One day I would like to take a trip all around the world for one year or more.

All about Ms. Robinson My greatest middle school fear is not doing my best.

How to pass in papers… Hand the papers to the person in seat dotted blue. The person in seat with blue dot will stack the papers and put them in a neat pile on the edge of the desk closest to the aisle. If the papers are homework, stack the pages so the names and dates of each student is visible.

What will we learn in 6 th grade? Sixth Grade Science investigates Earth and more. Get ready to learn a lot…and pull from prior knowledge!!!

Classroom Rules 1.Do not willfully harm someone else (Physically or Verbally) 2.Do not willfully destroy 3.Do not overtly refuse to do what is asked 4.Do not disrupt the learning atmosphere in class 5.Be respectful at all times 6.Questions are the KEY!!!!

Discipline Procedures: THE LOOK1 st Offense:Verbal Warning or THE LOOK! 2 nd OffenseParent Contact 3 rd OffenseTen Minute Time-Out (Student will have to complete a time out form which must be returned or will result in a lunch detention) 4 th OffenseTeen Court w/ 6 th grade team 5 th OffenseOffice Referral **ANY misbehavior for a substitute teacher will result in an automatic Teen Court….detention….or more!!!!! *** Some severe discipline issues will result in an immediate Office Referral and Call Home.

Science Notebooks Bring Science Notebook to class EVERYDAY….OR ELSE! All Notes and work will be put in the Notebook All Labs will be put in the Notebook. At any given time flagged pages will be graded.

RESTROOM No one goes to the restroom by themselves. All classes go to the restroom at certain times TOGETHER!!! 3 Students at time in the restroom You have 2 minutes in the restroom DO NOT ASK ME TO GO TO THE RESTROOM!!!!!

Drinking Fountain Go to the water fountain during class change You may use it before or after class. You may get water when on restroom run!!!!

Backpacks In order to keep our classroom tidy, all backpacks must be placed in assigned lockers YOU MAY NOT go back to your backpack once you have left it in your locker

Classroom Expectations (simply the Bill of Rights). The classroom Bill of Rights is simple. “The teacher has the right to teach and students have the right to learn. Everyone will respect these rights.” Simply put, any actions that interfere with teaching and learning are unacceptable. Students are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct as well as these classroom expectations:

BE PUNCTUAL. Have materials out, have pencils sharpened, and be seated before the tardy bell rings. If there is an assignment on the board or overhead, begin before being told to do so.

BE PREPARED Bring all materials to class for each day. If you need to borrow a pen or paper, do so before class begins.

BE RESPECTFUL The “Golden Rule is my motto: do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Follow all class and school rules. Do not talk while I am teaching or giving instructions. If you have something to share, wait until you are acknowledged and then share. When doing class work, work quietly and mindful of others. Take care of classroom materials.

BE RESPONSIBLE Do all your class work and turn it in on time. If you are absent, be sure to check the while you were absent file, learn what you missed, and complete any assignments by the timeline given.

BE ORGANIZED. Know where your materials are. Know what you need to do. Present your work legible and neatly.

BE AN ACHIEVER 1.Do your best in everything. 2.Try your hardest. 3.Aim for success. 4.Get involved and ask questions

What you can expect from me. 1.I will always teach in the best way we know how and do whatever it takes our students to learn. 2.I will always make myself available to students and parents, and address any concerns they might have ( s, phone calls, conferences). 3.I will always protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals in the classroom.

What I can expect from you. 1.I will always work, think, and behave in the best way I know how, and I will do whatever it takes for my fellow students and me to learn. This also means that I will complete all my homework when assigned, I will call, , or talk with Ms. Robinson if I have a problem with the homework, and I will raise my hand and ask questions in class if I do not understand something.

What I can expect from you. 2. I will always behave to protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals in the classroom. This also means that I will always listen to all my DMS teammates and give everyone my respect.

What I can expect from you. 3. I am responsible for my own behavior, and I will follow the teachers’ directions. If I make a mistake, this means I will tell the truth to my teachers and accept responsibility for my actions

Grades: Grades are divided into 4 categories: Daily work, Test, Labs and Notebook Organization Major Grades = 60% Daily Grades = 40%

Supplies Students should always bring the following to class: Agenda Pencil & blue or black pen Composition notebook (No spiral notebooks. Spiral notebooks do not hold up well over time and are not durable for an entire year) *Manual pencil sharpener *Colored pencils *Glue sticks

Homework Homework is a valuable tool for students to practice a particular concept. There is homework every night.

Late Work Policy: My philosophy on late work can be compared to not paying a utility bill or taxes on time. If adults have the electricity shut off for not paying a bill, it doesn’t mean that they will NEVER get electricity back, but that they will have to pay a penalty and be inconvenienced until the power is turned back on. Even if a person does not pay taxes on time, the responsibility does not go away. The taxes (homework/assignment) still must be taken care of, and you get some credit for it when it is. Therefore my late work policy is as follows Homework, will not be taken up after its due. If you turn in work after its due you can only get a 75!!! Unfinished homework is not accepted. (If you are turning it in late, it needs to be COMPLETE!)

Late Work Policy: 1.To be regarded on time, work must be completed by the beginning of the block on the day it is due. 2.“On time” only at the beginning of the period. 3.Mrs. Robinson understands that unexpected circumstances occur. Therefore, she will allow students will receive 1 OOP PASSER per NINE WEEKS which allows students to turn in a HW assignment up to ONE WEEK late with NO penalty. However, this does require an explanation and parent approval (Mrs. Robinson will call and double check). This pass must be turned and attached to the late assignment.

Late Work 1.After the ONE OOPS PASS has been used, any homework not turned in the day it is due (by the time I check it in your block) is considered late and will be penalized, and can only receive a 75!!!! 2.Late work should be turned into the late basket and clearly labeled “LATE + “HOW MANY DAYS YOU ARE LATE”. (Example Late +1). Ms. Robinson knows work that is handed in on time because it is STAMPED on the date it was due. After six days, assignments will automatically receive a 50 if turned in. 3.If you are absent from the assignment, you have 5 to makeup the assignment.

How to leave class… The bell does not dismiss you, I do. There is NO TALKING the last 5 minutes of class When dismissed, push in your chair. Line up at the door quietly Walk out the door to Mrs. Careather’s class

This year.. We will learn a lot about science. If you do your work, you will be Proficient or higher on the TCAP. We will have fun! Do your best…..you are the BEST!!!! TURN DOWN 4 WHAT!!!!!!