Student Expectations:

Rule 1. Be ready:  

Students

•             are in classroom and seated on time. 

•             bring all needed materials (books, pencils, red pen, paper, subject folder, finished work, etc.)

Rule 2. Be Responsible:                   

Students

•             pay attention, listen, and follow directions

•             keep track of assignments and keep work in their subject folder

•             complete all work assignments & turn them in on time

•             return parent notes and Weekly Folder as assigned          

Rule 3. Be Respectful:                          

Students

•             walk quietly in and out of the classroom

•             follow all directions

•             use kind words when speaking

•             raise their hand and wait to be called on before speaking

•             refrain from interrupting others              

Grading Procedures:
Student grades are based on the following assignments:	Bookwork, Worksheets, Special Projects, and Tests.
Extra credit opportunities (with the approval of the teacher) are always available for students who are interested in improving their six weeks grades.

 6^th & 7^th Grade Math & Science

                    Materials List     2009--2010

1.           several #2 wooden pencils

2.           erasers

3.           individual pencil sharpeners, not battery operated

4.           several red pens

5.           a 1½ inch 3-ring binder (to hold your notebook paper)

6.           “wide-rule”  notebook filler paper 

          (Please do not buy “college-rule” and no spiral notebooks.)

7.       1 roll of paper towels

8.         1 box of tissues

9.         1 box of colored pencils or markers

10.            pencil box or pouch

11.           1 ruler, metric and inch

12.            (6^th grade only) 4 solid red pocket folders & 3 solid blue pocket folders;  

           (7^th grade only) 2 solid green pocket folders, 2 solid blue pocket folders,

            & 3 solid red pocket folders

13.           1 composition book

14.           one calculator that is kept at home

          (We have calculators for use in the classroom.)

It is imperative that all students bring these materials to class every day.  Pens and pencils will need to be replaced throughout the year as needed.  Items such as rulers and pencil sharpeners may need to be replaced if the student loses or breaks the originals.

Optional items: scissors, water bottle (highly recommended)

                                                                Thank you,

                                                                Ms. Wallace