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3.  Polite and cordial behavior  expected in class,  on the playground,  everywhere.  “Please” and “Thank You” 3Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

4.  Be on time.  Be prepared  and  Be seated 4Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

5.  Listen and follow  all directions  all instructions  when others are speaking  Use attentive listening behavior 5Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

6.  Daily homework  LP’s = weekly and due Fridays  Due dates of long-term projects  Study spelling, vocabulary, and math  Don’t procrastinate! 6Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

7.  Be prepared!  Bring your backpack, books, work, and other materials everyday.  Label your materials 7Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

8.  Raise a quiet hand and wait  At times, it is okay to speak out and discuss your thoughts  Only positive and encouraging comments  Negative comments and attitudes will not be tolerated 8Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

9.  Respect each other:  No Put Downs and No Bullying.  Zero tolerance for those who verbally, physically, or emotionally abuse others  Use language of respect  Respect space and property  If it isn’t yours, don’t touch it! 9Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

10.  Group projects = cooperation  Do NOT plagiarize.  Plagiarize = cheating.  Use or copy something from the internet, a book, an encyclopedia, an almanac, etc.  must cite the source.  Plagiarize = “0” credit 10Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

11.  Restroom usage  Use your time wisely during your recesses. 11Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

12.  Personal items such as playground/PE equipment, make-up, electronics and phones, will be left at home/out of sight.  Inappropriate items seen by the teacher will be confiscated to the OFFICE. 12Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

13.  Cell phones = turned OFF!  They are not to be seen or heard until off campus. Welcome... Mrs. D's Class13

14.  Only healthy snacks to school  Junk food will be allowed to be eaten at lunch time  Do NOT eat in class  Hydrate yourself in moderation 14Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

15.  Communicate with your teacher/parents  Get parents’ signatures, ASAP  Issues, ?’s, concerns, you don’t understand, ask good questions … talk with me 15Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

16.  Grades = communicated with you and your parents ~ every 4 weeks  Not achieving goals, do what you need to do to improve the grades:  Accel Project(s), Test Repairs, Extra Credit  I will do my best to help you achieve your goals  Own and accept the consequences for not working at your best  Don’t wait until the last minute to improve your grades. Fix the grades ASAP! Welcome... Mrs. D's Class16

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18.  The school-wide card system is used in class and throughout the campus.  Blue = good day  Green = warning  Yellow = owe 1 recess  Orange = Time-out, phone call home and owe 2 recesses  Red = Office referral and owe “X” recesses  White = suspension  You may need to owe time after school. 18Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

19.  Privileges and Fabulous Falcons are used for rewards. 19Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

20.  One 2 inch three-ring binder with tabbed dividers per subject:  Homework, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies  Agenda  All necessary books and workbooks  Pencils and other supplies  Readiness to work! 20Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

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22.  Grades = assignments based on the points earned for that assignment as a percentage  (18/20 = 90%)  Tests and quizzes, projects, and other work are ‘weighted’ differently in each subject  Generally, tests are weighed more than projects, quizzes, and other work 22Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

23.  Report card grade for each subject = cumulative points earned over the course of the trimester.  3.0-3.9 = Honor Roll  3-5-4.0 = District Honor Roll  4.0 (all A’s) = Principal’s Award 23Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

24. The grading scale:  100% - 90% = A = 5 = Above Standard Expectations = + or +  89% - 80% = B = 4 At Standard Expectations =  79% - 70% = C = 3 At Standard Expectations =  69% - 60% = D = 2 Approaching, but not at the Standard Expectations = -  59% and below = F = 1 Below Standard Expectations = - 24Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

25.  Class grades posted in the classroom …  know your Student ID number  Write your Student ID number in your Agenda. 25Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

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27.  Goal setting gives you a purpose for your work  It helps your focus during the year  Set goals:  by semester and for the year Welcome... Mrs. D's Class27

28. Grade Goals Semester Goals-  Honor Roll  Principal’s Award Yearly Goals-  Honor Roll Ribbon  Principal’s Lamp of Knowledge Medal Welcome... Mrs. D's Class28

29. Leadership Goals  Levels are determined by the # of hours from Service-Learning Logs  Tutoring, Student Leadership Jobs, Teacher Assistant, Helping in our classroom, Helping outside of school, etc.  Foulks Ranch (1-24 hours)  Governor’s (25-49)  Presidential:  Bronze (50-74)  Silver (75-99)  Gold (100+) Welcome... Mrs. D's Class29

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31.  First and most importantly… Be ORGANIZED!  Plan out your work and assignments  Assignments: to be completed thoroughly and handed in on time  You are responsible to turn in the work to the appropriate place  Given an appropriate amount of time to complete assignments. DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!  Use Agenda to write in ALL assignments and due dates  Talk with your teacher if you have any concerns or questions 31Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

32.  Late and/or missing work may lower your grade or can be a 0 (zero)  Will owe recesses to finish missing or unfinished work and assignments 32Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

33.  You are responsible … to understand the work when it is being explained or presented  Ask questions to be clear about each assignment 33Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

34.  Use Study Guides on reading and/or math tests  Cannot use a Study Guide on any Vocab, Social Studies, or Science tests  Take good notes when you are studying Welcome... Mrs. D's Class34

35.  Extra Credit or Accel Projects may be done at any time, but work needs to be aligned to 6 th grade academic standards.  All final work must be turned in for credit prior to locking of grades of that trimester.  Use a Bibliography at the end of Projects. Cite all sources and resources used to receive full credit. 35Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

36.  Test Repair Forms may be used on any test or quiz, but not on finals.  Follow all directions on the form.  Any form not completely or correctly filled out will not be graded. 36Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

37.  Parent signs a test … receive 5 extra points on the test  A signed Study Guide … receive 5 extra points on your grade  A Study Guide fully completed … receive 25 extra points on your grade Welcome... Mrs. D's Class37

38.  Reading = part of your homework. To show that you are reading, you must take AR tests  Meet the quarterly goals, receive extra rewards  Closing date for AR points coordinates with the closing date for grades 38Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

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40.  Your responsibility to obtain and complete work/tests while absent  Have one day to make up the work/tests for each day of your absence  If you need additional time to finish your work/tests communicate with your teacher 40Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

41.  Green Absent Folder  Check emails for daily homework assignments and projects and events  E-mail your teacher or friends for homework assignments  Parent pick up necessary books and/or papers for the day’s homework Welcome... Mrs. D's Class41

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43. Great Skills…  Don’t procrastinate on your assignments and projects  Using good organization and know what you need to do 43Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

44.  Your homework calendar, Agenda, must be copied exactly the way it is written on the board each day  Homework assignments e-mailed to your home 44Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

45.  All assignments … secure in your binder or appropriate folder.  No loose papers in your binder or desk  Graded and returned assignments must be returned into the file box  Don’t throw away your papers until the end of the semester and your parents have seen them. 45Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

46.  Keep your desk and binder organized all the time  At the end of the day, the top of your desk be cleared of all materials  Periodic desk and binder checks 46Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

47.  The texts be stored on the rolling cart  Only use your assigned textbook 47Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

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49.  Students and parents … welcome to call for information or tutoring  especially if you need help to finish any assigned work! 49Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

50.  My e-mail address: dduenas@egusd.net  The school phone number: 684-8177  Our blog-page for information: www.mrsduenas.edublogs.org  Our wikispace-page for most assignment sheets and worksheets: www.mrsduenas.wikispaces.com  Write these sites into your Agenda! Welcome... Mrs. D's Class50

51.  I am available for assistance before and after class, and during recesses  Ask for help from your parents  Ask for help from your peers  Seek assistance or extra practice on the internet, from reliable sites 51Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

52.  Communicate with me.  Don’t be shy or afraid.  Accept consequences from not being responsible and own your inappropriate behaviors. 52Welcome... Mrs. D's Class

53.  Get ready for the BEST year EVER!!!!  You are going to learn A LOT this year. I will help you to do your best and to learn at your very best.  You will be VERY PREPARED for next year in Middle School, and beyond Welcome... Mrs. D's Class53