1. Mrs. Adams 6 th Grade English/Language Arts Van Hoosen Middle School

2. Bachelors of Arts in Teaching Child Development Language Arts Bachelors of Arts in Teaching Child Development Language Arts Masters of Arts in Teaching English Reading Specialist Masters of Arts in Teaching English Reading Specialist

3. SCHOOL STARTS 7:30 SCHOOL ENDS 2:27 / 10:45 Half Days 1 st Hour7:45-8:43ALA6 2 nd Hour8:48-9:46ALA6 3 rd Hour 9:51-10:49ALA6 4 th Hour10:54-11:53LA6 C Lunch11:53-12:23 5 th Hour12:28-1:25Planning/Preparation Time 6 th Hour1:30-2:27Language Arts Extension

5. Login Web Address: http://my.hrw.com All students will have their own individual login and password.

6. Planners Classroom Website LA Binder Remind 101 Parent/Teacher Conferences myRCS Email Report Cards Progress Reports

7. Option 1 The App Option 2 Visit this link: Option 3 Text the following: LA 6

8. Option 1 The App Option 2 Visit this link: Option 3 Text the following: ALA 6

9. www.rochester.k12.mi.us Middle Schools Schools School Menu Van Hoosen Mrs. Adams Classroom News Reminders, assignments and updates Great resources for additional practice

10. http://www.mrsadamsenglishlanguagearts.com/index.html

11. Homework builds responsibility, self-discipline, and good time management skills. Students are expected to turn in their homework on time. For each late/missing assignment, students will receive a Late Work Slip that needs to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned the following day with the completed assignment. Please refer to the Homework Policy in my course syllabus for specific information in regard to late and absent work.

12. Check my classroom web page. After two or more days, you may request your student’s homework from the counseling office What should I do when my child is absent? Students are allowed one day per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment Students are responsible for checking the calendar and absence folder for any work they missed once they return to school Absence (Illness) Students/parents must request homework five days prior to absence. Make-up work is due the first day of return See course syllabus for more details regarding pre-planned absences Absence (pre-planned)

13.  Daily Assignments are due the next day (i.e. spelling, grammar, comprehension questions, vocabulary units, quick writes etc.).  Short Term Assignments are due in two to five days (i.e. writing assignments, etc.).  Long Term Assignments are due in one to three weeks (i.e. book reports, etc.).

14. Exit Activities are due the last school day of each month Books can come from the following : VH Media Center Public Library Scholastic Book Orders Home Borrowed Exit Activities will be given to students at the beginning of each month and are also available on our classroom website

16. Citizenship Behavior Participation Effort Homework Completion Peer Relations Time Management Letter Daily Work Quizzes & Tests Presentations Individual & Group Projects Observations Student interviews Please visit myRCS often to view grades

17. Class Activation Code: GZLBV Web Address: www.scholastic.com/bookclubs How to Order Online: 1. Sign up at the above website. 2. On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section. 3. Register for your own user name and password. 4. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.

18. “A child’s first and most influential teacher is the parent” -unknown Volunteer in the school Check planner and classroom website regularly Help/monitor homework Join the PTSA Attend school functions Feel free to contact me at anytime with question and/or feedback

19. I would greatly appreciate donations of the following items: Tissue Hand sanitizer Antibacterial wipes These items will help us fight the flu germs this season.