Policies

Math Homework Policy

Homework will be given out on the first day of the week. The math homework worksheet has four columns, labeled Monday through Thursday. In each column, there are eight (8) math problems. Six of those eight math problems are skills previously taught. The final two (2) problems in each column are skills currently being taught.

Each column must be completed each night and the final worksheet must be turned in on Friday morning.

Students must maintain their Math Notebook:

Number all pages
Maintain Table of Contents
Maintain Glossary
Copy notes given in class
Draw diagrams & illustrations when needed
Use colored pencils
Study notes each night

Student Absences:

Turn in the very next day upon return.
Student is responsible for checking their absence folder for any missed work.
Student is responsible for completion of any worksheet (s).
Student is responsible for copying notes from a classmate.

Science Classwork/Homework Policy

Various textbooks, online resources, handouts and projects will be used to teach Science this year. Students must maintain their Science Notebook and bring it to class each day.

Students must maintain Science Notebook:

Number all pages
Copy notes given in class
Date each section of notes with heading and/or subheading
Draw diagrams & illustrations when needed
Use colored pencils
Study notes each night

Homework & Assignments:

May be given in Science Notebook or handouts given in class
Student is responsible for completing and turning in all homework & assignments

Absences:

If a student is absent the day homework is due, turn in the very next day.
If a student is absent on the day homework is given, student will have two (2) days to complete work after return to school.
- Example: Absent on Tuesday...student returns on Wednesday...homework is due on Friday in addition to homework given on Wednesday and/or Thursday
Student is responsible for checking their absence folder upon return for any missed work.
Student is responsible for completion and turning in of worksheet.

Cell Phone Policy

In our current society, I do understand the need for your student to have a cell phone. Here at William H. Ziegler, we follow the policy set forth by the School District of Philadelphia, which states that students are not permitted to use cell phones during school hours.

Upon entering class each day, students will be required to:

Turn off cell phones
Place them inside of their assigned locker (homeroom students)
Room 214's students will be expected to leave cell phone inside of their homeroom class.

*Students may turn their cell phones on as they exit the school building at the end of the day.

EXCEPTIONS: There may be components of our math/science lesson plans that will allow students to access the activity through cell phone use.

*Parents and Guardians, I ask for your support of this policy. Thank you in advance.

Uniform Policy

School Uniform for 6th Grade Students:

navy blue bottoms (pants or skirts...NO JEANS or SWEAT PANTS)
belt
White Collared Shirt (NO White T-Shirts)
Navy Blue Sweater (NO HOODIES)
- Students will be asked and expected to remove hoodies if worn to school
Closed-toe shoes