Grade Level Expectations & Information

ROSA PARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS & INFORMATION

Middle schools provide students with the supports they need to be successful. Rosa Parks has one team per grade level.  Each team has two team leaders who are tremendous resources for students. The role of the team leaders is to:

• Be the “go to” person on the team for student, parent and teacher concerns

• Coordinate team efforts to recognize and celebrate student successes

• Work with the counselor to schedule and facilitate student/teacher and parent/teacher conferences

• Support classroom teachers in their instructional programs

• Support students with academic, social and emotional concerns

• Monitor the progress of all students

• Provide and promote a positive school climate on the team

• Assist in conflict resolution

• Provide time for student academic support outside of the classroom

• Act as a liaison between administrators, parents and teachers.

The staff at Rosa Parks has high expectations of all of our students.  In order for students to

do their best, they must come to class prepared to work.  We recommend the following supplies:

• A 3-ring binder (with dividers for each subject) and all current assignments and papers

• Two #2 pencils with erasers

• Two ball point pens, with blue or black ink

• A red-ink pen for checking work

• A highlighter

• Plenty of lined, loose-leaf notebook paper

• The appropriate textbook, with a cover on it (where applicable) 

• A calculator

• A ruler

• Earphones 

HOW TO DO "GRADE A" WORK

Whenever students are given any assignment, they should always do their best!  Students who follow the tips below show their teachers that they care about producing high quality work.

• Be sure that you clearly understand the instructions and due date when an assignment is given.

• Write legibly in pencil or in blue or black ink using manuscript form (you may also print your work using a computer).

• Include a title on your work.

• Make corrections neatly by erasing or drawing a single line through your mistakes.

• Answer questions in complete sentences using proper grammar and spelling.

• Make effective use of class time to get as much done as possible.

• Attempt to answer all questions or solve all problems in the assignment to your best ability.  Do not skip questions/problems.

• Never copy the work of other students or allow others to copy your work.

• Check all of your answers to be sure they are correct.

• If your assignment has more than one page, assemble the pages in correct order and staple them together.

• Do not turn in assignments that are smudged, stained, folded, crumpled, torn, or marked up in any way.

• Turn in all of your work on time.

• Always keep your papers in the rings and in the correct section of your notebook so you can find them easily.

EXPECTATIONS FOR CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR &

PARTICIPATION

               We expect the following of all Rosa Parks students every day:

• • • Walk calmly and quietly through our halls and in our classrooms.

    • Come to class prepared with all required materials.

    • Be in your seat by the time the tardy bell rings, copying your   

    • Homework into your assignment book and working on your warm-up activity.

    • Do not bring hats, coats, book bags, radios, CD/tape players, electronic games, cell phones, iPods, or food to class.

    • Be quiet and attentive when you are supposed to be listening.

    • Follow directions.

    • Participate in a positive way by raising your hand, asking relevant questions, and making appropriate comments.

    • Avoid asking to leave the classroom unless it is urgent.

    • Use your class time wisely, working on your assignments until they are completed.

    • Complete and turn in all of your classwork and homework on time.

    • Treat everyone in the classroom with respect.

    • Be familiar with and obey all school rules, as stated in the Rosa Parks Middle School student handbook.

    • Try your hardest--do your best!