1. Important Contact Information School Website: http://bbms.hcpss.org/ Teacher Webpage: http://bbmsaliby.hcpss.wiki spaces.net/ Aspen Online Grade book: https://hcpss.me/fp/ Teacher Email: Ashley_Kronzer@hcpss.org Robin_Bregman@hcpss.org School Phone Number: 410-313-2580

2. Back to School Night 2014-2015 English Language Arts

3. Introductions Teachers in the classroom: –Mrs. Kronzer –Mrs. Bregman –Ms. Kimiecik

4. Curriculum Coming of Age (Red Scarf Girl) Courage (Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry) Heroes (Freak the Mighty) Strategic Writing is taught throughout the year.

5. Grading Scale Homework = 5% of your grade Classwork = 20% of your grade Assessment = 25% of your grade Major Projects/Writing = 50% of your grade

6. Homework Policy 6th grade policy states that no late homework will be accepted. This also mean that they will not have a chance to go to their locker to get it. It must be in their binder.

7. Other Important Information English will not have Quarterly Assessments. –However, students will have a performance based writing task at the end of each unit.

8. Other Important Information We expect every student to try their best on all assignments given. Please look through students agenda books and binders and help keep them organized. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

9. If You Wish… We really could use donations of: –Boxes of Tissues –Hand Sanitizer –Pencils

10. Thank you for coming to Back to School Night 2014-2015