Greetings & Welcome Kernersville Middle School 6 th Grade Math/Science, Teacher: Mrs. Thompson/Ms. Wood 6 th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies: Mrs. Turner/Mrs. Daniel Welcome to the Shooting Stars Team!

Shooting Stars Team Teachers Mrs. Jenna Turner Language Arts Mrs. Ronella Daniel Social Studies Mrs. Edna ThompsonMath Ms. Dianne Wood Science KMS

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Shooting Stars How to Read Your Schedule Course CodeCourse TitleRoomTeacherSemesterTermPeriodDay 2001C6 43Science 6606EAT Thompson, Edna11-1MTWTF 2001C6 43Language Arts 6607JAV Valentine-Turner, Jenna12-2MTWTF 2001C6 43Math 6606EAT Thompson, Edna13-3MTWTF 2001C6 44Social Studies 6607JAV Valentine-Turner, Jenna14-4MTWTF 6511C6 05Keyboarding 6403HAR Holder, Mary15-5M W F 1250C6 15Continuing Spanish 6401MSS Smith, Marianne15-5T R 9001C6 02Physical Education 6GYMEMP Powell, Elise16-6M W F 5230C1 16Beginning Chorus 6409RJH Hendricks, Rebecca16-6T R 3-3

Shooting Stars How to Read Your Schedule Course CodeCourse TitleRoomTeacherSemesterTermPeriodDay 2001C6 43Science 6606EAT Thompson, Edna11-1MTWTF 2001C6 43Language Arts 6607JAV Valentine-Turner, Jenna12-2MTWTF 2001C6 43Math 6606EAT Thompson, Edna13-3MTWTF 2001C6 44Social Studies 6607JAV Valentine-Turner, Jenna14-4MTWTF 6511C6 05Keyboarding 6403HAR Holder, Mary15-5M W F 1250C6 15Continuing Spanish 6401MSS Smith, Marianne15-5T R 9001C6 02Physical Education 6GYMEMP Powell, Elise16-6M W F 5230C1 16Beginning Chorus 6409RJH Hendricks, Rebecca16-6T R 3-3 You’ll take these classes everyday!

Shooting Stars How to Read Your Schedule Course CodeCourse TitleRoomTeacherSemesterTermPeriodDay 2001C6 43Science 6606EAT Thompson, Edna11-1MTWTF 2001C6 43Language Arts 6607JAV Valentine-Turner, Jenna12-2MTWTF 2001C6 43Math 6606EAT Thompson, Edna13-3MTWTF 2001C6 44Social Studies 6607JAV Valentine-Turner, Jenna14-4MTWTF 6511C6 05Keyboarding 6403HAR Holder, Mary15-5M W F 1250C6 15Continuing Spanish 6401MSS Smith, Marianne15-5T R 9001C6 02Physical Education 6GYMEMP Powell, Elise16-6M W F 5230C1 16Beginning Chorus 6409RJH Hendricks, Rebecca16-6T R These are your A day classes!

Shooting Stars How to Read Your Schedule Course CodeCourse TitleRoomTeacherSemesterTermPeriodDay 2001C6 43Science 6606EAT Thompson, Edna11-1MTWTF 2001C6 43Language Arts 6607JAV Valentine-Turner, Jenna12-2MTWTF 2001C6 43Math 6606EAT Thompson, Edna13-3MTWTF 2001C6 44Social Studies 6607JAV Valentine-Turner, Jenna14-4MTWTF 6511C6 05Keyboarding 6403HAR Holder, Mary15-5M W F 1250C6 15Continuing Spanish 6401MSS Smith, Marianne15-5T R 9001C6 02Physical Education 6GYMEMP Powell, Elise16-6M W F 5230C1 16Beginning Chorus 6409RJH Hendricks, Rebecca16-6T R These are your B day classes!

Shooting Stars Morning Schedule Car Riders: If you arrive before 7:00 a.m., you will be directed to the cafeteria. Bus Riders: If you arrive before 7:00 a.m., you will held on your bus until 7, then released to breakfast or your homeroom. NOTES: Your 1 st period and homeroom class will be held in the same room. During Orientation: We will walk through a mock schedule. KMS Students wear SMOD to school!

Shooting Stars Daily Schedule Go to your locker before HR. 7:00 – 7:25 7:25 – 8:30 8:30 – 9:35 9:35 – 9:40 9:45 – 10:20 10:20 – 10:45 10:50 – 11:20 11:20 – 12:25 12:25 – 12:30 12:30 – 1:10 1:15 – 1:55 1:47 – 1:50 Homeroom (Bring a Book) First Period Second Period LOCKER BREAK Third Period LUNCH Third Period (continued) Fourth Period LOCKER BREAK Fifth Period Sixth Period LOCKERS & DISMISSAL

Shooting Stars Test Schedule Monday:No Tests Tuesday:Social Studies Wednesday:Math Thursday:Language Arts Friday:Science Quizzes can be given on any day however will be announced

Shooting Stars Math/SciencePercentages 40%– Tests 40%– Classwork/Quizzes/Timeliness 20%– Homework

Shooting Stars Language Arts/Social Studies Percentages 35%– Tests/Projects 20%– Classwork/Completion 20%– Homework 25%– Quizzes

Shooting Stars Late Work Late work not accepted. All assignments are due on the date announced. Parents should contact teachers for “unusual circumstances”. NOTE: Repeated “unusual circumstances” will be referred to the principal for approval.

Shooting Stars Absent Work Assignments for absent students will be placed in the ABSENT folders on the wall. Students are responsible for picking up work with his/her name on it upon returning to school and completing it in a timely fashion. (1 day for each day absent)

Shooting Stars Team Discipline Plan RULES 1.Follow school, team and class rules 2.Respect Yourself 3.Respect Others 4.You are responsible for your own actions CONSEQUENCES 1.Warning 2.Time Out 3.Parent Contact 4.Conference with Administrator 5.Office Referral (D1 – may occur before parent contact)

Shooting Stars The Five Basic Rules Complete assignments neatly and in a timely fashion. (Turn in on due date). 2.Always make the best effort to learn. 3.Meet performance expectations. 4.Follow school and classroom rules. 5.Have an attitude of participation and cooperation.

Shooting Stars Performance Expectations Enter the room orderly, quietly and have a seat. 2.Write your first and last name and today’s date on all of your papers. 3.Write the Essential Question in your E.Q. log and planner. 4.Write vocabulary in your Vocabulary Journal. 5.Write homework, notes to parents, and school reminders in your agenda. 6.Return assignments and responses from parents in a timely fashion (within 1-3 days).

Shooting Stars Team Notes HOMEWORK: Students should check the team site daily for homework assignments, test reminders, etc. TESTS: Study Guides or Study Packs are provided for each test. This info is also posted on the website when possible. HALL PASS: Students should not be in the hallway without a hall pass or teacher escort.

Shooting Stars Team Notes HALLWAY RULES: Students are expected to walk to the right side of the hallway, in a straight line, and without talking. ELECTRONIC: Students should leave cell phones or other electronic devices in their lockers, turned off, unless instructed to do otherwise (may occasionally be used for differentiation). GUM: Chewing gum is not allowed.

Shooting Stars Incentives Treats are awarded to all eligible students on a regular basis! Eligible students: Follow school, team and classroom rules. Complete assignments. Follow the five basic rules. Meet performance expectations. Do not receive discipline referrals.

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Shooting Stars Thank You! We encourage your support. Together we will achieve more. We look forward to a successful year. Thanks for allowing your child to shoot for the stars!