Post on 17-Dec-2015
Room 329Ms. Herrera
Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts
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Ms. HerreraRoom 329
Periods 1-7= 6th grade
Language Arts
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About Me
Important Procedures, 8/18-19/2014 Schedule- Everyone must have one and signed by every teacher
Insurance – All students must have insurance or will not be able to participate in any out of school activities like fieldtrips, school dances, etc. If you play a sport you have to fill out a different insurance form.
Emergency contact card- Must be filled out (both sides) by parent with the most recent information and returned by this Thursday or Friday.
Free and Reduced Lunch applications- All students MUST return them even if your parents don’t want it. You can even apply online.
Breakfast - available for all students beginning at 6:30am daily
Code of Excellence- I will go over this with you as you will do with your parents at home.
Procedures continued…
Parent Contract- Signature page
Welcome letter from Mrs. Marty, our principal.
After Care- If your parents cannot pick you up after school, you can sign up for after care where there will be homework help, sports, a game room, arts and crafts, etc.
School year at a Glance calendar
Video and Publication form – on my webpage; print and return by Thursday/Friday
Uniform Policy
Cell Phone Policy
AbsencesYou must bring a note the day after or once you return back to school from an absence. After 5 absences in a quarter, a doctor’s note is required.If you have 5 unexcused absences in a quarter OR 10 unexcused absences in a year, we may be able to withhold your final grade.You will get a failing grade for any work not turned in for unexcused absences *It is YOUR responsibility to makeup any and all missing work –time allowed for makeup work depends on the assignment and time out of school. Absent Notification Form must be turned in within three days of coming back to school (It can be found in the Mater Website)
Tardy Policy School begins promptly at 7:30 am
You should be in your seat just before the 7:30am bell rings, ready and prepared to begin your Bell Ringer assignment that will be posted on the board.
Students who arrive between 7:30-7:33 will be admitted to the classroom and marked unexcused tardy
1-3 unexcused tardies- Warning 4-5 unexcused tardies- School detention 6 or more unexcused tardies- Referral
The number of unexcused tardies is reset every nine weeksStudents arriving between 7:34-8:20 will report to the Tardy Center in the CafeteriaStudents arriving after 8:20 will report to the Attendance OfficeYou MAY NOT enter my classroom after 7:33 without a passAfter more than 5 excused tardies- you will need a doctor’s note.
Uh oh Detentions are every Monday and Thursday from 2:35- 3:45 pm in room 143If you miss your detention, the administration gives you another detention. If you miss both detentions, you get a SATURDAY DETENTION.If you miss the Saturday detention, you get a Referral. *Referrals are very bad and stay in your student record.
What will you be doing this year?What will you be doing this year?
Common Core
GrammarWritingReading
One compound word…
SpringBoard
How will you be graded?How will you be graded?
Tests/Projects: 25%Quizzes: 15%Classwork: 35%Homework: 25%
Effort: 1: Outstanding2: Satisfactory3: Insufficient
Grading Scale:A = 90 – 100%B = 80 – 89%C = 70 – 79%D = 60 – 69%F = 0 – 59%
Classroom Rules
1. RESPECT yourself, others and property.
2. Follow ALL school rules.3. ALWAYS come to school ON
TIME and be PREPARED to listen and learn.
Rewards/Consequences
Rewards/Consequences
The Good…1.Positive work/behavior gets a note, email or
phone call to the parent(s).2.Other: You have to do your best to find out!
*Always do your best…your success is the greatest reward!
Not so good…1.Verbal Warning
2.Parent/GuardianNotification3.Detention
4.Referral*Detentions are served every Monday and Thursday after
school in room TBA.
The Good…1.Positive work/behavior gets a note, email or
phone call to the parent(s).2.Other: You have to do your best to find out!
*Always do your best…your success is the greatest reward!
Not so good…1.Verbal Warning
2.Parent/GuardianNotification3.Detention
4.Referral*Detentions are served every Monday and Thursday after
school in room TBA.
Home LearningHome LearningYou will have homework on a
frequent basis.Homework is due the following class unless
informed otherwise.
HOMEWORK IS MANDATORY! *I will not accept any late work.
*Exception : Excused absences. If you have an excused absence you have one week
to make up your work; it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what you
missed and make up the work.
Extra Credit : I will give extra credit assignments at my discretion
BathroomBathroom
Bathroom pass is for emergencies only!
You have in between periods, your lunch time, and before and after
school to use the bathroom.
SuppliesSuppliesPlease have your supplies by this upcoming Thursday/Friday. Make sure everything has your name on it. List is on my website.
**Computer and internet are available before and after school in the media center. Not having a computer/printer or ink will NOT be an excuse for not turning in an assignment
Wish ListWish List
GIFT CARDS are welcomed and much appreciated!
*When purchasing item(s) make sure child’s name, student ID number and my name is listed in the bag along with the receipt and give it to me
-Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, OfficeDepot, Staples,
etc... -Bags of Assorted
Candy/Chocolate Or any other school supply including GermX, Lysol spray, Clorox wipes, tissues, copy paper,
etc…*A clean environment is a healthy environment; together we can ensure our health stays in the
up and up all year round!
How do you know if Ms. Herrera wants
your attention?
How do you know if Ms. Herrera wants
your attention?
I will stand, raise my arm and count with my fingers in
silence. I don’t like getting to five. Respect is a MUST here.
What are your classroom
procedures?
What are your classroom
procedures?1. Always be prepared for class prior to entering.2. Enter in silence, sit in your designated seat and work
on the bell ringer posted on the board daily.3. Always raise your hand and wait to be called upon;
outbursts of any kind will result in a poor conduct grade for the day.
4. Always remain in your seat; any trash must be thrown away as you exit the room once I have dismissed the class.
5. NO CELL PHONES will be used in here or anywhere during school hours. It must stay in your bookbag. If I see it once, it will be sent to the office and must be picked up by a parent 24 hours later.
6. Abide by all school rules including the uniform policy, procedures and guidelines.
If you have a question or need
to talk to me about something, write me a sticky note, leave it on your
desk and I will pick it up after the bell
ringer activity.
What do you do when the bell rings to switch?What do you do when
the bell rings to switch?
Before I dismiss you, look under your desk and make sure that everything is clean around your area.
You will pack up a minute before the bell rings, or when I tell you to do so.
I dismiss you…NOT the sound of the bell.
Put all books back in their proper place.
What do you do during a class discussion?
What do you do during a class discussion?
Everyone will get a chance to speak if you
don’t interrupt someone while they are speaking. You raise your hand and silently wait your turn
to speak and contribute to the conversation.
What do I do if I need to get out of my
seat?
What do I do if I need to get out of my
seat?
You may only get out of your seat without
permission in case of a bathroom emergency or
other emergency.KEY WORD: EMERGENCY
What do I do if I am late to class?
What do I do if I am late to class?
Please enter quietly
If you have a note, please place it on my desk. If you do not, please see me after
class.
Take out your materials, and wait for my instructions.
What do I do if I finish my work early?
What do I do if I finish my work early?
-Read a book silently
- Study for this or the following class
-Go over anything you may not have understood (vocabulary words, literary
terms or concepts, etc.)
What’s the proper heading for any
paper?
What’s the proper heading for any
paper?NameDate
Period #Title of Assignment
Classroom Orientation Computers: I will tell you when you can use them. Mission Statement: memorize it and analyze its
importance. Materials: Keep them in your bookbag, labeled, until I
tell you to take them out. Teacher’s desk: NO TOUCHING the desk or anything in
the surrounding area. Food: Absolutely no food or drinks are to be consumed
inside this classroom. If you’re eating on the way to class, make sure you throw away any wrapper before you enter the room.
How can my parent(s) contact Ms.
Herrera?
How can my parent(s) contact Ms.
Herrera?
Lherrera@materacademy.com(305) 828 – 1886
If your parent(s) would like to schedule a parent conference, please have them email me or
call the school to do so.
" Give all that you have, in everything you do. Help a person at least once a day
and never expect anything in return.“
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Lastly…Lastly…
The only thing I expect from
each and every one of you is Your Best!