1. WELCOME TO 6 TH GRADE CLASS OF 2022 WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME,WELCOME

2. Daily Jumpstart What are your thoughts about 6 th grade? Use notebook paper to answer the following questions. What are the things that you didn’t like about 5 th grade or elementary school? What is your favorite and least favorite parts of school? What do you like most and least about language arts? What are you looking forward to most about 6 th grade?

3. PLEASE RETURN THE FOLLOWING FORMS ASAP---PUT ALL ITEMS IN ENVELOPE AND RETURN ENTIRE ENVELOPE 1. PERMISSION TO USE THE INTERNET 2.STUDENT DATA FORM 3. MILITARY CONNECTED DATA FORM YOU SHOULD KEEP THE NC CLOUD SHEET AT HOME FOR YOU AND YOUR PARENTS TO USE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Core 1 ONLY

4. Grading Scale 10 pt. Scale 100-90: A 89-80:B 79-70:C 69-60:D 59 or Below:F

5. Wake County Dress Code Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment. Presenting a bodily appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or obscene, or which endangers the health and safety of the student or others is prohibited.

6. Prohibited sagging pants are prohibited. Students should not be holding pants up with their hands. shorts must come to at least mid- thigh no bare midriff shirts no strapless shirts, and straps on shirts must be at least 2 fingers wide no pajamas items of dress or appearance that may be disruptive to the school environment. No leggings as pants no attire with messages or illustration that are lewd, indecent, or vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors no head covering of any kind (except for religious reasons) no see-through clothing no attire that exposes cleavage all bulky jackets and all book bags must be stored in the student’s locker during the school day any adornment such as chains or spikes that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon are prohibited any symbols, styles or attire frequently associated with intimidation, violence or violent groups about which students at a particular school have been notified are prohibited We reserve the right to specify additional violations Wake County Dress Code Policy

7. HALLWAY BEHAVIOR Always walk on the Right Side of the hallway Noise should be kept to a whisper so you do not disturb classes when you are going to electives and lunch Running is not allowed Keep your belongings in your locker and off of the hallway floor Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself

8. Activity Time Just like me If you hear a statement read that you agree with stand up. For example: Red is my favorite color.

9. Language Arts Supplies Welcome Dolphins You will need the following items for Language Arts class: 1. 5 subject notebook 2. 1 subject notebook for journaling and 40 book (in class) 3. Loose-leaf paper 4. Pens and Pencils 5. Erasers 6. Color Pencils and markers 7. Tape, Glue and scissors 8. Index cards various sizes your preference (300) 9. One folder any color with pockets and prongs Please try to have these supplies by Sept. 7!!!

10. Classroom Expectations Classroom Rules BE on time for class(Don’t Waste Time) BE respectful to yourself and others Be responsible Be prepared Be Open Minded Consequences Verbal Warning Change of Seat Student/Teacher Conference and parent contact Lunch Detention and phone call Office Referral

11. What are the procedures in Language Arts class? 1. Come into class quietly 2. Sharpen your pencils if needed 3. Take out paper and begin working on the daily jumpstart or follow the directions that are on the board 4. Put your homework on your desk End of Class 1. Label all work with your first and last name, your class period, and the date—top right 2. Turn in work to the bin that represents your core number 3. Clean up around your desk and push your chair under when you leave 4. Line up quietly on the outside of your next period’s class

12. Bathroom and Locker Procedures Bathroom Students should use the time between classes efficiently. However, students will receive two emergency bathroom passes per quarter. Students will give me their pass, I will trade them for their agenda. Students must use the passes in their agenda to travel in the hallway Locker Dolphins go to lockers before school, after core 2, after lunch, and at the end of the day

13. Grading and Retake Policies Grading Policy Homework 5% Class work 20% Tests/Essays 30% Projects 25% Quizzes 20% Retake Policy Students are allowed to retake any test or quiz in which they earn a grade that is not their best. Students who score a grade of 76 or below are REQUIRED to retake tests.Retesting will be done during SMART block, lunch, or specials. Some time before or after school may be scheduled with prior arrangement.

14. Activity Time How well do you follow directions Follow the directions on the handout to make a fully functional cup…..If you have followed directions carefully, you will not get wet.

15. The Reading Requirement All student are required to read at least one book per quarter. It may be a fiction book or a non-fiction book. You will receive a test grade for completion of the reading requirement You must: 1. Read the book 2. Complete a book write up on the book -or- 3. Complete book projects The book write up has 8 or 9 components to fill out that each add up to 100 For the book projects, you may choose to do as many as you want in order to earn the grade that you want.

16. The 40 Book Challenge You may read any genre fiction or non fiction. Try different things. Check my website for recommendations for books All books count for the challenge, books read in class, audio books, and books read on electronic devices Fiction over 350 pages and non-fiction over 75 pages and classics count as two books Classics over 350 pages count as three books. Use the google doc on my website when you finish a book for the challenge and post your recommendations for the book on the wall wisher also on the website. Be sure to leave your first and last name and your class period. If you don’t have a computer at home, you may complete the activities in my classroom during dragon time, before school in bus room or at another arranged time. Remember the goal of the 40 book challenge in 6 th grade is to get you to read as much as possible. Challenge yourself to read some different things. The challenge will look different for everyone. Your grade will come from : 1. Filling out the online Google Doc on your books 2. Keeping the pace with the 10 books per quarter 3. Having your book with your each day for DEAR 4. Leaving recommendations for your peers on wall wisher. Completing the challenge earns you a party, cool prizes and rewards and most importantly, a sense of accomplishment!

17. Website for Useful information http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/LWalt on/ You can get here through the Dillard Drive Website

18. Activity Time How observant are you? You are about to complete a scavenger hunt for things around this room. Read each sentence and look around the room to find your answer. Write your answer in the blank. Once you have completed your scavenger hunt have a seat.

19. Let’s Recap Answer the following questions with a neighbor 1. When do we sharpen pencils in language arts class? 2. How many bathroom passes do you get per quarter? 3. What do I do when I finish reading a book for the 40 book challenge? 4. What does it mean to be open minded? 5. How should all papers be labeled?

20. Who Am I Map

21. A Few of My Favorite Things…..Time Capsule

22. Getting to know you Bingo Travel around the room and talk to several different people. Find someone who did each of the things on your bingo card and write down the name of that person on your bingo card. Goal: Try to get as many names as you can in the time frame