Welcome to OMMS Sixth Grade ELA!

Monday, September 30, 2019

I can apply rules to writing dialogue.

• NRI - Dialogue activity - Dialogue quotes vs. Flow quotes
• "Said is Dead" & dialogue tags
• Work on Typing paper.

Homework:

• NRI - finish Dialogue activity and Quiz (the quiz is just a review for the benchmark and taken as a bronze grade)
• Benchmark test next Friday on 41 words and applying the knowledge
  • review past quizzes
  • review examples in composition notebooks
  • use Quizlet to review all terms
• Finish any make up work
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Friday, September 27, 2019

I can apply rules to writing dialogue.

• Take Story Elements quiz for words 1-20
• Use the blue textbook provided to copy rules #1-5 on writing and punctuating dialogue
• Complete #1-10 on the next page - writing this all in your notebook

Homework:

• Benchmark test next Friday on 41 words and applying the knowledge
  • review past quizzes
  • review examples in composition notebooks
  • use Quizlet to review all terms
• Finish any make up work
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Thursday, September 26, 2019

I can improve my writing and prepare it for publishing.

• Type your rough draft into the document in Google Classroom
  • read the instructions provided and make sure you follow the format.
  • listen to your story using the Read/Write addon

Homework:

• Quiz on Story Elements words 1-20 tomorrow - use last quiz and Quizlet to study
• Log into your SORA account using the app to check out audio or digital books
  • set up code is: shelbyal
  • user number: s then your lunch or library code - for example: s12345
• Finish any make up work
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

I can identify types of characters in a story.

• Glue in the next 2 pages on character traits - in the vocabulary section
• Take notes on slide show (I have made it available in Google Classroom.)
• Identify these characters in your writing
• Write

Homework:

• Finish your rough draft and plot map of your story by tomorrow
  • it should have a good lead, developed characters, a climax, and a resolution - a happy ending
• NRI - pronouns & antecedents - due tomorrow
• ReadWorks article "What's for Breakfast" due tomorrow
• Quiz on Story Elements words 1-20 on Friday - use last quiz and Quizlet to study
• Log into your SORA account using the app to check out audio or digital books
  • set up code is: shelbyal
  • user number: s then your lunch or library code - for example: s12345
• Finish any make up work
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Note to parents: In your weekly summaries, some assignments are telling you they are not complete. I showed your students how Google Classroom works and that many of the assignments posted in Google Classroom need the students to "mark as done" because some documents do not communicate with Google Classroom. If your student knows the assignment is done, have them push the "mark as done" button in the assignment.

• By looking at my blog and your student's Readworks or No Red Ink accounts, you should be able to see what your student has completed. I have updated INOW as of today. If you notice the marking of "late", that tells you that the student did not complete the assignment when it was due.

I can write an interesting lead.

• Begin your new NRI assignment (remember to mark "turn in" in Google Classroom when you finish.)
• Writing a lead or hook
• glue in examples to your notebook (2 handouts)
• work on writing your lead and adding to your story

Homework:

• NRI - pronouns & antecedents - due Thursday
• ReadWorks article "What's for Breakfast" due Thursday - Complete tonight and if not 100% ask to redo tomorrow.
• Quiz on Story Elements words 1-20 on Friday - use last quiz and Quizlet to study
• Log into your SORA account using the app to check out audio or digital books
  • set up code is: shelbyal
  • user number: s then your lunch or library code - for example: s12345
• Finish any make up work
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Friday, September 20, 2019

Note to parents: In your weekly summaries, some assignments are telling you they are not complete. I showed your students how Google Classroom works and that many of the assignments posted in Google Classroom need the students to "mark as done" because some documents do not communicate with Google Classroom. If your student knows the assignment is done, have them push the "mark as done" button in the assignment.

• By looking at my blog and your student's Readworks or No Red Ink accounts, you should be able to see what your student has completed. I have updated INOW as of today. If you notice the marking of "late", that tells you that the student did not complete the assignment when it was due.

I can build understanding through practice.

• Quiz on Story Elements 1-10 in Google Class
• GIMKIT review
• If not completed with assignments - students will complete instead of play games
• CI/CO at the Library and learn about SORA

Homework:

• Log into your SORA account using the app to check out audio or digital books
  • set up code is: shelbyal
  • user number: s then your lunch or library code - for example: s12345
• Finish any make up work
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Thursday, September 19, 2019

I can build my writing around a common conflict.

• work on rough draft of story
• characterization
  • Listen to part of "Everything Will Be Okay" by James Howe
    • what words describe the condition of the kitten
  • develop character traits

Homework:

• Report to the computer lab B-11 tomorrow - bring all materials and library books
• RW article "A Sudden Slice of Summer" due tomorrow (don't complete the written answer questions or the vocabulary)
• Quiz - Story Elements 1-10 on tomorrow
• Finish any make up work
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

I can build my writing around a common conflict.

• RW or NRI time
• Plot Map review
• Choose a conflict
  • fill out a plot map
  • begin writing a story on that conflict - use loose leaf paper

Homework:

• NRI - Due tomorrow - articles & contractions
• RW article "A Sudden Slice of Summer" due Friday (don't complete the written answer questions or the vocabulary)
• Quiz - Story Elements 1-10 on Friday
• Finish any make up work
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

I can identify parts of the plot in familiar movies and short stories.

• Read quietly - turn in make up work
• Review Story Elements vocabulary 1-10
• Parts of a plot
• Read "Eleven"
• Define Conflict

Homework:

• NRI - Due Thursday - articles & contractions
• RW article "A Sudden Slice of Summer" due Friday (don't complete the written answer questions or the vocabulary)
• Quiz - Story Elements 1-10 on Friday
• Finish any make up work
• ReadWorks article due Tuesday "Always Remember"
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Friday, September 13, 2019

I can read for information.

• New vocabulary for notebooks
• complete testing
• ReadWorks assignment (RW) - Due Tuesday
• Practice new vocabulary with Quizlet

Homework:

• Finish any make up work
• ReadWorks article due Tuesday "Always Remember"
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Thursday, September 12, 2019

I can recall and apply information.

• Parts of Speech Vocabulary Quiz
• Take interest survey in Google Classroom
• Work on NRI assignment
• Take PS Express - Language Arts

Homework:

• Finish activities from foldables in notebooks by tomorrow (see below for instructions and pictures)
• No Red Ink assignment due on Friday - appositives & direct objects
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

I can read to be informed and discover details..

• Quiet Reading
• Cut/glue in the "Nouns as Objects" foldable
  • complete the activity at your table group
• Nouns as Objects

1. Cut out the pages to fit your notebook page.
2. Glue the page with 1. 2. 3. to the page. Cut out the flaps of the other page to create 3 sections.
3. Fill in the blanks on the top page by copying the from the sample.
4. Answer the questions on bottom page by following directions written.
5. Write one original sentence at the bottom of the page with a DO, IO, and OP. Underline the DO, put a box around the IO, circle the OP.
   • Read 9/11 article "Always Remember" as a table group
     • answer the questions as a group on loose leaf paper
   • Work on notebooks for tomorrow

Homework:

• Finish activities from foldables in notebooks by tomorrow (see below for instructions and pictures)
• Quiz on all 21 parts of speech terms TOMORROW - use Quizlet to study - Similar to our last quiz in Google Classroom
• No Red Ink assignment due on Friday - appositives & direct objects
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

I can follow directions to create tools to improve my grammar knowledge.

• Stations - foldables on adverbs, adjectives, all parts of speech, appositives,- glue into notebooks and complete activities - finish for homework by Thursday- See folder directions below.

Homework:

• Finish activities from foldables in notebooks by Thursday (see below for instructions)
• Quiz on all 21 parts of speech terms THURSDAY - use Quizlet to study - Similar to our last quiz in Google Classroom
• No Red Ink assignment due on Friday - appositives & direct objects
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Foldable Directions

• Appositives

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page
2. Cut out the An appositive is piece and glue it below the title.
3. Discuss appositives and how they can improve the sound of choppy sentences. Read the examples. Complete the explanation.
4. Match each appositive to the noun it describes and to the correct verb phrase. Write the matching pieces to the page to create five sentences. Add commas to set apart each appositive from the rest of the sentence. Add periods to the end of each sentence.
5. Write two original sentences with appositives in them.

• Adjective/Adverb work - complete both sections of the worksheet. Follow the directions and draw arrows as we did in class.
• Using Prepositional Phrases

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page.
2. Cut out the A ______ often appears piece and glue it below the title.
3. Discuss prepositional phrases and how placement can change the sentence pattern and make writing more interesting. Complete the sentences.
4. Cut out the flap book. Cut on the solid lines to create eight flaps. Apply glue to the back of the center section and attach it to the page.
5. Read each sentence. Highlight in blue, the prepositional phrase. Rewrite the sentence under the flap, changing the position of the prepositional phrase. Make sure that the meaning of the sentence doesn’t change.
6. Write two sentences at the bottom that include one of each of these prepositional phrases: above the clouds and between the book’s pages

• Parts of Speech

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page.
2. Cut out the parts of speech flaps. Cut each flap on the solid line to create two flaps. Apply glue to the back of the text section of each flap. Attach the flaps in the center of the page so that all of the points touch in the center.
3. Using colored pencils color each of the words following this color code: nouns - yellow; pronouns - pink; verbs - green; adjectives - orange; prepositions - blue; adverbs- purple; interjections - brown; conjunctions - red. Color each of the word pieces with the color that matches its part of speech.
4. Write the words from the worksheet on the top of each flap.
5. Write the definition of each part of speech underneath the flap.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Coordinating Conjunctions

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page.
2. Complete the definition for coordinating conjunctions.
3. Cut out the flap book. Cut on the solid lines to create seven flaps. Apply glue to the back of the left side and attach it below the title.
4. Discuss the acronym FANBOYS and how it can help you to remember the coordinating conjunctions for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
5. Read the pair of sentences on each flap. Combine the sentences using the coordinating conjunction for each pair. Write the new sentences under the flaps.
6. Write two original sentences using two of these conjunctions.

• Using Pronouns

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page
2. Cut out the Pronouns can improve writing flap book. Cut on the solid line to create two flaps. Apply glue to the back of the top section and glue it below the title.
3. Discuss how pronouns are used in both examples to make the writing flow more smoothly. Write a sentence under each flap to improve the Now, you try it! Sentences. Circle the pronouns.
4. Cut out the text passage flap. Apply glue to the back of the top section and attach it to the bottom of the page.
5. Read the passage. Above each underlined noun, write a pronoun to replace it.

• Adverbs

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page.
2. Complete the definition of adverbs.
3. Cut out the Missing Adverbs flap book. Cut on the solid lines to create eight flaps. Apply glue to the back of the left side and attach it to the page below the title.
4. Write the adverb words and phrases onto the blanks. Discuss which question each word or phrase answers: when, where, how, often.
5. Under each flap, rewrite the sentence using a different adverb or adverbial phrase.
6. On the bottom of the page, write two sentences using several of the adverbs or adverbial phrases above. Underline each.

Foldable Directions

• Appositives

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page
2. Cut out the An appositive is piece and glue it below the title.
3. Discuss appositives and how they can improve the sound of choppy sentences. Read the examples. Complete the explanation.
4. Match each appositive to the noun it describes and to the correct verb phrase. Write the matching pieces to the page to create five sentences. Add commas to set apart each appositive from the rest of the sentence. Add periods to the end of each sentence.
5. Write two original sentences with appositives in them.

• Adjective/Adverb work - complete both sections of the worksheet. Follow the directions and draw arrows as we did in class.
• Using Prepositional Phrases

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page.
2. Cut out the A ______ often appears piece and glue it below the title.
3. Discuss prepositional phrases and how placement can change the sentence pattern and make writing more interesting. Complete the sentences.
4. Cut out the flap book. Cut on the solid lines to create eight flaps. Apply glue to the back of the center section and attach it to the page.
5. Read each sentence. Highlight in blue, the prepositional phrase. Rewrite the sentence under the flap, changing the position of the prepositional phrase. Make sure that the meaning of the sentence doesn’t change.
6. Write two sentences at the bottom that include one of each of these prepositional phrases: above the clouds and between the book’s pages

• Parts of Speech

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page.
2. Cut out the parts of speech flaps. Cut each flap on the solid line to create two flaps. Apply glue to the back of the text section of each flap. Attach the flaps in the center of the page so that all of the points touch in the center.
3. Using colored pencils color each of the words following this color code: nouns - yellow; pronouns - pink; verbs - green; adjectives - orange; prepositions - blue; adverbs- purple; interjections - brown; conjunctions - red. Color each of the word pieces with the color that matches its part of speech.
4. Write the words from the worksheet on the top of each flap.
5. Write the definition of each part of speech underneath the flap.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Coordinating Conjunctions

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page.
2. Complete the definition for coordinating conjunctions.
3. Cut out the flap book. Cut on the solid lines to create seven flaps. Apply glue to the back of the left side and attach it below the title.
4. Discuss the acronym FANBOYS and how it can help you to remember the coordinating conjunctions for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
5. Read the pair of sentences on each flap. Combine the sentences using the coordinating conjunction for each pair. Write the new sentences under the flaps.
6. Write two original sentences using two of these conjunctions.

• Using Pronouns

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page
2. Cut out the Pronouns can improve writing flap book. Cut on the solid line to create two flaps. Apply glue to the back of the top section and glue it below the title.
3. Discuss how pronouns are used in both examples to make the writing flow more smoothly. Write a sentence under each flap to improve the Now, you try it! Sentences. Circle the pronouns.
4. Cut out the text passage flap. Apply glue to the back of the top section and attach it to the bottom of the page.
5. Read the passage. Above each underlined noun, write a pronoun to replace it.

• Adverbs

1. Cut out the title and glue it to the top of the page.
2. Complete the definition of adverbs.
3. Cut out the Missing Adverbs flap book. Cut on the solid lines to create eight flaps. Apply glue to the back of the left side and attach it to the page below the title.
4. Write the adverb words and phrases onto the blanks. Discuss which question each word or phrase answers: when, where, how, often.
5. Under each flap, rewrite the sentence using a different adverb or adverbial phrase.
6. On the bottom of the page, write two sentences using several of the adverbs or adverbial phrases above. Underline each.

Friday, September 6, 2019

I can use technology to improve my grammar knowledge.

• Report to B-11 Computer Lab
• Use Gimkit pared with Quizlet to practice matching vocabulary definitions and word identification
  • Some will work on and complete No Red Ink past assignments
• Library

Homework:

• Finish Preposition Poem if not turned in on time today. Papers turned in on Monday will be accepted but late (unless a student was absent today, Friday)
• Quiz on all 21 parts of speech terms next Tuesday - use Quizlet to study
• Keep Gold Literature book at home
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Thursday, September 5, 2019

I can work with others to improve my writing and creativity.

• Read Quietly
• Self-edit preposition poem - peer edit poem
• Work on second draft in notebook
  • Final draft on copy paper - neatness counts - art to add to your theme - underline each preposition used (need to have 10)
• Library and computer lab tomorrow

Homework:

• Write the final draft of a prepositional phrase poem - have a theme and include 10 prepositional phrases:
  • After school
  • On my way home
  • While thinking of a cool glass of ice tea
  • I was sweating like crazy.
  • Past the Dairy Queen
  • Inside ready to order
  • A Blizzard hit the spot!
• Quiz on all 21 parts of speech terms next Tuesday - use Quizlet to study
• Keep Gold Literature book at home
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

I can work with others to increase my understanding of parts of speech.

• Take No Red Ink quiz on subjects and verbs
• Continue Parts of Speech Stations - prepositions, prepositional phrases, subject/predicate, nouns, adj. & adv.
• Stations - if you missed today or did not bring your notebook to class, you need to be in my room around 7:15 tomorrow or Thursday at the latest.

Homework:

• Write a rough draft of a prepositional phrase poem - have a theme and include 10 prepositional phrases:
  • After school
  • On my way home
  • While thinking of a cool glass of ice tea
  • I was sweating like crazy.
  • Past the Dairy Queen
  • Inside ready to order
  • A Blizzard hit the spot!
• Quiz on all 21 parts of speech terms next Tuesday - use Quizlet to study
• Keep Gold Literature book at home
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Friday, August 30, 2019

I can read for enjoyment for an extended time.

• Read quietly a book of your choice
• decorate composition notebook to tell more about you
• read/finish NRI

Homework:

• Enjoy the sunshine - finish any missing work from INOW
• Keep Gold Literature book at home
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Thursday, August 29, 2019

I can use technology to improve my work.

• Continue to type your narrative
• Tech Tools - spell check, Read & Write for Google
• No Red Ink - new assignment - pronouns and prepositions

Homework:

• Gather materials to decorate your notebook to bring on Friday
• No Red Ink assignment on VERBS is due Friday
• Keep Gold Literature book at home
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

I can identify words as their part of speech.

• Take parts of speech vocabulary quiz
• type your personal narrative into a Google Doc provided in Classroom
• Draw and describe yourself on the first page of you composition notebook

Homework:

• Finish drawing & describing yourself in your composition notebook
• Gather materials to decorate your notebook to bring on Friday
• No Red Ink assignment on VERBS is due Friday
• Keep Gold Literature book at home
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

I can identify words as their part of speech.

• Gold literature textbooks were assigned and are to stay home until the end of the year. We will use them as homework a few times.
• No Red Ink (NRI) check who has finished
• Start new NRI assignment on verbs - due Friday
• Review highlighting of parts of speech from yesterday
• Cover Pronouns and Antecedents
• Time for Quizlet

Homework:

• Use Quizlet to review - first 10 words quiz TOMORROW
• No Red Ink assignment on VERBS is due Friday
• Keep Gold Literature book at home
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Monday, August 26, 2019

I can identify words as their part of speech.

• Gold literature textbooks were assigned and are to stay home until the end of the year. We will use them as homework a few times.
• Small groups were assigned to highlight each different part of speech. Just the basics were expected today.
  • common and proper nouns - yellow
  • pronouns - pink
  • verbs - green
  • adjectives & adverbs- orange
  • prepositions - blue
• Discuss subject and predicate with Ms. Pierce in small group
• See samples below

Homework:

• Use Quizlet to review - first 10 words quiz next week - Wednesday 8/28
• No Red Ink assignment on nouns is due tomorrow
• Keep Gold Literature book at home
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Thursday, August 22, 2019

I can read a fictional narrative and recall plot points and make inferences.

• Read "Stray" from gold textbook, pages 24-28 (textbooks will be sent home on Monday -if absent today, you can read Monday night.)
• Complete activity - recall information from the story - make inferences - site text evidence

Homework:

• Use Quizlet to review - first 10 words quiz next week - Wednesday 8/28
• Meet in the library on Friday
• Make sure parents have seen my yellow sheet from Open House
• GALA on Friday - $7 to go payable in 1st period on Friday - lots of food options but need extra $$ for them.
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

I can use technology to practice skills.

• Login to Quizlet and practice vocabulary
• Introduce and login to No Red Ink for work on grammar. - Nouns

Homework:

• work on either Quizlet or NoRedInk (NRI) for approximately 30 minutes tonight
• Use Quizlet to review - first 10 words quiz next week - Wednesday 8/28
• Make sure parents have seen my yellow sheet from Open House
• GALA on Friday - $7 to go payable in 1st period on Friday - lots of food options but need extra $$ for them.
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

I can write a powerful, personal narrative.

• Read the front board and prepare for writing (see below)
  • In your writing, make sure you:

• Write a beginning for your story.

• Use transition words to tell what happened in order.

• Elaborate to help readers picture your story.

• Show what your story is really about.

• Write an ending for your story.

• Writing time.
• Quiet Reading when time is up.

Homework:

• Use Quizlet to review - first 10 words quiz next week - Wednesday 8/28
• Make sure parents have seen my yellow sheet from Open House
• Complete pages 14 & 15 in agenda ASAP Due tomorrow!!
• Bring all 5 materials for class everyday (folder, composition notebook, agenda, pencil/pen, book to read)

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

I can find important information to highlight.

• write homework in your agenda
• read quietly
• Code of Conduct discussion and highlighting for quiz (see highlighted pages below)

Homework:

• OPEN HOUSE for 6th grade is MONDAY, August 19th at 6:00 pm
• Complete pages 14 & 15 in agenda ASAP and turn in
• Code of Conduct quiz on Friday

Monday, August 12, 2019

I can log into computers at school and follow procedures for using technology.

• write homework in you agenda
• log into school computers/clean email/join Google Classroom
• review procedures for technology use in school

Homework:

• Bring class supplies by Wednesday
• return orange signature form by Wednesday

Welcome to Ms. Pierce’s English Language Arts (ELA) Class

The Oak Mountain Middle School Mission Statement

To expect and encourage nothing but the best in a nurturing, opportunity-rich environment.

Required Daily Materials

Materials that the student will be responsible for bringing to class EVERY day:

• Two pocket folder with loose leaf paper in one pocket – This should be labeled and used exclusively for English Language Arts (ELA).
• Composition Notebook - will be left in classroom
• Pencils with an eraser & pens of your choice– It is always a good idea to have a red or green pen
• OMMS Agenda - write down homework
• We will read several books together and I will ask that you purchase a personal copy of two of them, but also bring your own book to read

Procedures

Beginning of Class

1. Enter quietly.
2. Go to your assigned seat.
3. Copy any homework assignments into your agenda.
4. Read announcement board for the work you are to begin.

***Don’t wait for the bell to ring -- class begins when you enter the room. All of the above should be done before the bell rings. If you are not in your seat with your materials out and have not begun to work when the tardy bell rings, you may be considered tardy.

During Class

1. Request permission before you speak out.
2. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to be out of it.
3. No eating, drinking, or chewing gum in this class.
4. Treat everyone and everything in this class with respect.

End of Class

1. At the bell, sit quietly and wait for me to dismiss you.
2. Clean the area around your desk, making sure to throw away all paper or trash you have dropped.
3. Walk out of the room taking all of your belongings with you. HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Make-Up Work

1. Each student is responsible for making up work that was missed. It is the student’s responsibility to check the class website and Google Classroom regarding missed assignments, notes, and Bell Ringers.

2. See me before or after class.

3. Copy work from another student.

4. Check my absence folders for notes/handouts. Get any handouts that you missed.

5. Make arrangements with me regarding when to make up missed tests and quizzes.

Homework

1. Homework is posted daily on the front board and on my blog and will be discussed orally in class.
2. Write down all homework in your agenda even if you have already completed it.
3. In order to receive full credit for a homework assignment, you must have the assignment with you in the classroom on the day it is due.

Discipline

*Follow all school and classroom rules. School rules can be found in the Code of Conduct booklet. Classroom rules are as follows to exemplify Eagle PRIDE: Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Excellence

· Be “NOTHING BUT THE BEST!”

Every student’s success is very important to me. If we work together as a team, we can maintain a positive, effective learning environment. Your questions and comments are always welcome.

Feel free to email me at npierce@shelbyed.org or call the front office (682-5210) to set up a conference if necessary. I look forward to a great year filled with “Nothing but the Best!”

Sincerely,

Ms. Pierce

“Every Assignment Every Time” EAET Policy:

Assignments are a vital component of a child’s learning experience. Work is expected to be completed on time. Incomplete and/or poorly attempted assignments are not acceptable.

Procedure:

• If an assignment is incomplete, poorly attempted, or not submitted on time, the student will receive a notice requiring a parent signature and an opportunity to complete the assignment.
• Students who turn in the parent-signed notice and completed assignment on time the following school day (refer to EAET form) will receive 60% of the earned grade. Failure to do so results in an Academic Saturday School referral and the assignment will be completed for 50% of the earned grade.
• Upon the fourth and subsequent EAET form (per subject, per grading period), the assignment may be completed for 50% of the earned grade, and the student will be automatically referred to Academic Saturday School.

Assessment:

Shelby County Middle and High Schools use a weighted grading system. The 3 levels are listed below.

Bronze - 10% (Formative assessments - homework, classwork, bell ringers)

Silver - 30% (Quizzes, pop, quizzes, cumulative reviews, projects)

Gold - 60% (Summative assessments on units and the nine-weeks)

The goal is to have a minimum of 10 bronze, 6 silver and 4 gold grades each nine weeks.

Parents may view their child’s performance from home through the Free Access to our INOW Grade Book system.

Additional Information:

1. Make Up Work - Each student is responsible for making up work that was missed including bell ringers, notes, homework assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects. Work must be made up in accordance with the rules set forth in the Shelby County Code of Conduct. Work not submitted within the time limit will receive a grade of zero. It is the student’s responsibility to check on the blog or with me regarding missed assignments, notes, and bellringers.
2. Hall Passes - No passes will be given during class except for an emergency or for something that I deem necessary. IF passes are given, students must return within a reasonable length of time. Please use the time between classes to gather all of your necessary supplies for class, use the restroom, conference with a teacher, talk to your friends, etc.
3. Textbooks - Students will sign out a textbook from me the first week of school. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with his or her book throughout the year. A feel will be charged for any lost or heavily damaged book at the end of the year.
4. Emergency Procedures - in the event of a tornado, fire, or other emergency situation, the teacher will follow the standard procedures noted by the Shelby County Code of Conduct and the school.
5. What is a Bell Ringer? - Bell ringers are quick, daily assignments for students to complete during the first five minutes of class. They consist of, but are not limited to, computation problems, technology integration, writing assignments, brain teasers, and pre or post assessment for some lessons.

Technology

1. Cell Phones - All cell phones should be off and placed in lockers by 7:40 a.m. These should remain inaudible throughout the school day.
2. Google Classroom - Students will have assignments provided to them through google classroom (internet based). They will log in with their shelbyed.org email address. We will use after the students go through media training at school.