Expectations

PARTICIPATION

We put a great deal of effort into making our classrooms (whether they are virtual or brick & mortar) a safe space for discussion & debate. Our goal is to be able to act as facilitators of students' intellectual explorations, guiding them toward mastery. To do so, we will model and demonstrate thought processes for students, then encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning by promoting discourse and making way for student-generated questions. Students must participate in these conversations to fully master class content and develop good learning habits. If students are actively participating in class by asking questions and responding to others, they will be prepared for corresponding assignments and/or assessments.

Having your camera on and being on time for class is mandatory. Attendance will be taken in each class daily.

PREPAREDNESS

Completing all assignments by their due dates is essential to being prepared for class. We work diligently to assign work that is meaningful rather than busywork. As such, if students do not complete assignments, they will be unprepared for class and therefore may find it difficult to engage with planned activities. Additionally, students should have all necessary materials throughout their Remote Learning day.

Materials required include:

• Literature Book and/or current novel study

• Math Book

• Grammar Book

• Vocabulary Workbook

• Junior Scholastic Magazine

• A system to keep yourself organized [folder(s) and/or binder(s)]

• Looseleaf paper

• Graph Paper

• Pen(s) and/or Pencil(s)

• Dry Erase Board

• Dry Erase Marker(s)

• Coloring supplies (crayons, colored pencils, or markers)

• Scissors

• Glue stick

• Ruler

COMMUNICATION

If you are confused or don't understand something...just ask!

Email (preferred method of communication), Call or Text:

• Mrs. Houle - cikasten@cps.edu - 802-685-1235

• Ms. Lagunas - dmmangual@cps.edu

• Ms. Romberg - mromberg@cps.edu - 708-966-9067

• Mr. Werrbach - sjwerrbach@cps.edu - 847-802-8375

• Ms. Wicks - aequaid@cps.edu - 847-461-9620

We will do our best to respond to emails as promptly as possible. Please keep in mind that our school hours are from 8:00 A.M - 3:00 P.M.

EFFORT

We believe in a growth mindset- that is, we learn from our mistakes and failures. Students will have several opportunities to master content standards and demonstrate learning. It's okay if something isn't mastered on the first attempt. All we ask is that students put forth their best effort in both their personal and academic lives. Please reach out if you are struggling or have any questions!

Behavior

• You should be on mute, unless you are speaking.

• Please refrain from eating while in class (You have breaks and lunch scheduled).

• Please keep in mind that ALL GOOGLE MEETS ARE RECORDED

• Use the “chat section” for subject related conversation only.

• Be in a place where you can concentrate, with minimal distractions. (No pets, siblings and/or electronic devices)

  • Turn off any gaming consoles.

  • Cell phones should be on silent, or better yet, should be off.

Community Norms

Based on student feedback, the following norms were established:

Our Sixth Grade Community Will...

• Value people’s differences and differing opinions....everyone has a voice here and everyone’s ideas have worth.

• Give everyone a chance to speak.

• Listen to, and try to understand, what people are trying to say.

• Respect each other's learning time.

• If someone doesn’t understand your thinking...you have to explain it a different way.

• Insist on good explanations.

• Share Responsibilities.

• Encourage others.

• (“I can’t do it”….“You can’t do it yet”)

• Persevere...don’t give up on the work or each other.

• Challenge what is said because your silence means you agree.

• Don’t play favorites!

• Only give assignments after you have taught the concepts and explained the directions. (teachers only)

The following will not be tolerated in our Community:

-hate speech

-profanity

-judgmental language

-physical aggression

-intimidating/threatening language