1. Back to School Night 2014-2015 Mrs. Carpenter’s 6 th Grade Class (Composition and Literature)

2. Welcome! As you enter, please find the paper with your student’s name on it. They are on the desk nearest to the door and are in alphabetical order by last name. Please note: To honor everyone’s time tonight, I will not be addressing Outdoor Ed. If you have questions regarding Outdoor Ed, I would be more than happy to respond to your inquiry via email.

3. Agenda Course Syllabus and expectations Curriculum Major projects How to access homework Communication

4. Course Syllabus and Expectations Supplies and Preparedness – Some kids are still missing supplies – We really do use everything on the list Professionalism Points/Classroom Management – Note cards for lost points – Class Dojo (replacing Remind 101) Attendance and Late Work Parent Portal – Key – Notes and Comments

5. Curriculum Overview Major projects – Quarterly Word Work – At home writing projects Independent Reading – iBooks Content and reading level appropriate Parent Permission – At least 20 minutes a night – Weekly reading assignments are coming – Permission slips – Book Club – Battle of the Books

6. Communication Classroom Website – Homework – Links – Etc. – For Parents and Students “Talk to me!” – Email is best – Or write it on a Starbucks cup! Communication from me – Read emails I promise to keep them as brief as possible! For more details, consult my website – Class Dojo! Text messaging service for you and your student

7. Organization Extravaganza Happy to help during Advisory. Locker shelves are helpful. Encourage some to consider a zipper binder for all classes.