2. 2010/2011 Grade 6/7 Classroom

3. Welcome!

4. Main Goal  To develop a respectful, responsible, learning community Philosophy  Give every learning opportunity your best effort.  Challenge yourself to learn as much as you can and do each task with the highest quality possible.

5. Classroom Rules  There are rules that I have for the class.  It is important that we all understand them and follow them the best we can.

6. Be Responsible

7. Respect others and their property

8. Homework  Hand it in on time. You may come in at lunch or after school for help

9. Weighted Grades  Notebooks = 20% (organized neat and complete)  Assignments = 40% (complete, quality)  Quizzes/Test = 30% (correct answers well explained)  Participation/Effort = 10% (positive attitude, good effort)

10. Come to class prepared  Your text books  Your notebooks  Your pencil  Book to read if you finish early

11. Please leave somewhere else  Headphones/games etc.  Notes to friends  Non Healthy Food/drinks  Cell phone

12. Absence  Must make up your work  Talk to homework buddy

13. Missed quizzes  Have to come in and make them up on your own time.  Partial credit depending on what the assignment is and how late it is. Late assignments

14. Honor system  Any student discovered copying homework, class work, not telling the truth or showing improper conduct on quizzes or tests, will receive a zero on that assignment.

15. Hall Passes  Three fingers up  Hall Pass  One boy/girl at a time  4 minutes!

16. Pick up after yourself

17. Dress for success  Remove the bonnets  Wear appropriate clothes

18. 1-2-3 Take Five  Make a bad choice  Thats a one  Continue  That's a two  Continue  That's a three, take five

19. Be friendly Don’t Do!

20. Be kind Moods spread

21. CONSEQUENCES  I will monitor how many times the rules are broken. If I find they are being broken on a continual basis, then I may consider detention, taking away special privileges or calling parents.

22. My ultimate goals  Provide a safe environment  Ensure that we all respect each other  For you to reach your educational goals  Have fun

23. Final Note  My door is always open for students and parents. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can do anything to help you succeed!

24. LET’S WORK TOGETHER!  I know that if we work together and respect one another, this will help keep a positive attitude and we will have a great year.