1. Language Arts Literacy Student Handbook
Mrs. R. Stewart
Grade 6 Room 504

2. Contact Information
Mrs. Rhonda Stewart SGS – Room

3. 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.

4. Room 504 Literacy Supply List
5 Subject Mead College Ruled Spiral Notebook Sharpened pencils with erasers, Blue/Black pens Post-its, Post-it flags Marble Notebook ( Writer’s Notebook) Flash drive Highlighters Tissues

5. Homework / Assessments
Reading/ writing homework will be given and due on the assigned day.
Homework will be posted on Mrs. Stewart’s Class Messenger page.
Prior and adequate notice will be given for any assessments. (quizzes/tests)

6. Class Procedures
Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class.
You will be greeted at the door.
Go directly to your assigned seat
Complete any assigned employment duties
Check the homework board
Read the daily teaching point
Answer focus question or Do Now
Get ready to learn!

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.
After instruction, make sure you understand the concept.
If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you did not understand.

8. 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.

9. 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)

10. 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!! 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 / check your folder 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.

12. Class Economy System
Our class will be run using a token economy system. This means that you will earn credit (money- dollars) and have debits ( withdrawals) throughout the year. This will be explained in more detail in your Class Economy Handbook. Your earnings will used on our “Class Auction” days.

13. Rewards CONSEQUENCES Positive Parent contact – (email or phone call)
Class Created Incentives
Class Lottery
CONSEQUENCES
WARNING
TEACHER/STUDENT CONFERENCE*
CONTACT PARENT
STUDENT, TEACHER, PARENT CONFERENCE
(*Possible lunch detention, ISS, exclusion from class or team incentives)

14. We are working towards our goal of becoming LIFE- LONG Readers and Writers! Let’s have a great year!

15. Presenting… CHALLENGE: Let’s create a class theme song!
#SOGONECHALLENGE- TEACHER EDITION
CHALLENGE: Let’s create a class theme song!