1. Ms. McCann’s 6 th Grade Study Skills Class Room 217

2.  The object of this class is to prepare students to adjust to middle school and learn how to study for classes in sixth grade and beyond.  The following topics will be covered:  What type of learner you are  Setting goals and achieving them  Organizational skills  Reading text books  Taking and studying notes  Writing papers  Taking tests

3. If you follow the responsibilities listed below, along with the rules discussed as a class, we will be sure to have a successful year!  Respect one another  Come to class on time  Be prepared to work hard and learn  Ask questions  Always try your best!

4.  Be an honest and trustworthy person  Treat others the way you would like to be treated  Respect the ideas and opinions of those around you  Help each other out!  Be responsible for your actions, property, and your work

5.  Bring all necessary supplies to class  Know your due dates and you will submit all work on time  Assignments will be posted on the board and the class website

6.  If the bell rings are you are not in class YOU ARE LATE  1 lateness= warning  2 lateness's= detention  3 lateness's= phone call home  Check the Board Work upon entering class  Complete this assignment immediately  Absences  Ask a friend for assignments and check website  Each absence has a one day grace period  No gum chewing  Bathroom and Nurse  MUST sign in and out of the room (one at a time)

7.  Class performance…………………………………. 30%  Reflection logs……………………………………….. 15%  Homework………………………………………………. 10%  Projects & Reports…………………………………. 25%  Exams…………………………………………………….. 20%  Total……………………………………………………..100%

8.  Your class website can be found at http://ms158studyskills.wikispaces.com/ http://ms158studyskills.wikispaces.com/

9. WELCOME TO 6 TH GRADE!!!

10. Find someone who…  Went on vacation this summer________________  Likes to read________________  Enjoys sports and games________________  Has gone to the beach ________________  Has visited Asia ________________  Uses a computer with internet at home ________________  Enjoys surfing the internet ________________  Has a brother AND sister ________________  Has traveled outside the USA________________  Went to an amusement park________________  Was born in the United States ________________  Visited a museum over the summer ________________  Has a pet________________  Visits the public library ________________  You went to elementary school with________________  Is excited for the 6 th grade! ________________