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Basic Rules for all classes –

• RESPECT yourself, others and property
• Participate appropriately in class discussions.  This includes oral discussions and on-line or written discussions.  Your ideas are important.  If you are confused, ask questions.
• Classtime is time for classwork!  Stay on task and on track.
• If homework is assigned, be sure to get it done and turned in when it’s due.
• Have all materials and supplies needed for class. 
• Backpacks are not allowed at tables.  Get all materials needed for class when you enter the room and put your backpacks in bins.  You may not go back to the bin, so be organized!

Class Supplies Needed (in addition to the basic supplies of binder, dividers, paper, writing utensils)

6th Grade ELA

• Kleenex tissues (to leave in class)
• Composition book
• Flash drive (optional — for saving work between school and home computers)
• Sticky notes

Publications English

Steno pad or reporter’s notebook (thin, opens on on top)
Flash drive (optional)
Box of Kleenex to leave in class

Grades

Grades for this class are based on effort and completion of work.  No one is expected to already know everything about the subject — if you do, let me know!  However, you are expected to work as hard as you can.  No one who gives his or her full effort will fail this class. 

There is only one of me in this class and I cannot work individually with each of you at all times. 

So –

• Pay attention during whole class instruction.  Take notes, if necessary.
• Follow directions!
• I often give students handouts.  Read them, re-read them, and attempt to work on your own.  Do not give up! 
• Go back to the last part that made sense and start over from there.  Maybe you just missed a step.
• Ask someone sitting next to you for help.  Do not get up out of your seat to ask someone across the room.  
• Remind yourself that you are an intelligent human being.  Learning new skills takes time and practice!