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Classroom Rules
1. RESPECT PEOPLE, EQUIPMENT, AND SCHOOL FURNISHINGS.
2. LISTEN TO AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
3. KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET, AND OBJECTS TO YOURSELF.
4. RAISE YOUR HAND AND WAIT TO BE CALLED UPON BEFORE SPEAKING.
5. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST.
REWARDS
1. Praise (Daily)
2. Positive notes home (Random)
3. Raffle tickets: Given to individual students for good behavior. Tickets are pulled throughout the year and students are given treats or a No Homework Pass~ good for credit for one piece of homework NOT for homework for an entire night. (Weekly)
4. Table points: Given to table groups of students for good behavior. Each table to reach 500 points at the end of the week wins treats or a No Homework Pass~ good for credit for one piece of homework NOT for homework for an entire night. (Daily)
5. Classroom bean jar: Given to the entire class for good behavior. Class chooses reward (game board hour, curriculum-related movie, free choice P.E.). (Every semester)
6. Bogus Bucks: As part of our classroom management system, students are given bogus bucks for doing their “job” in the classroom. At the end of each grading period, an auction is held. Students can buy items using their bogus bucks. (Monthly)
7. PAW Slips
8. The joy of learning :) Each day of the school year.
HOMEWORK POLICY
PTA has provided a Student Planner for your child. Daily homework will be written on the board each day and each student is responsible for copying the assignments. Parents are asked to sign the student planner weekly; it will be checked on Monday. Homework will also be posted on our digital homework calendar; however, students are responsible for homework that was written on the board. Do not rely solely on our website in case it is down and cannot be updated.
Any unfinished classwork becomes homework. Full credit will only be given for work that is completed and turned in on the day it is due. If a child is absent due to illness or other excused absence, it is due the next day following their return to class. When a child’s assignment is not completed and turned in on time, their name will be recorded on our missing homework log. Please have your child complete their work, and return it to school the following day for a Deputy to check. Multiple missing assignments will result in a parent contact.
On-Going Homework:
1. Reading: Every sixth grader should spend 30 minutes reading daily (this can include their reading from Social Studies and Science books for homework)
2. Math: Any unfinished classwork has to be taken home for homework. Other homework will be assigned daily (and yes, even on weekends).
Homework webpage: you can check your child’s daily assignment on our Leal class website. Remember, do not rely on our website in case it is down and cannot be updated. You are responsible for what is written on the classroom white board.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
1. Students are expected to be present and on time for school every day.
2. Please try to schedule doctor appointments after school.
3. If absent, please call or email the school.
4. Students should use the digital homework calendar, or ask a class buddy, to see what assignments to complete when gone.
GRADING SCALE :
98-100: A+
93-97: A
90-92: A-
87-89: B+
83-86: B
80-82: B-
75-79: C+
70-74: C
65-69: C-
60-64: D+
55-59: D
50-54: D-
49 or below: F
2. LISTEN TO AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
3. KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET, AND OBJECTS TO YOURSELF.
4. RAISE YOUR HAND AND WAIT TO BE CALLED UPON BEFORE SPEAKING.
5. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST.
REWARDS
1. Praise (Daily)
2. Positive notes home (Random)
3. Raffle tickets: Given to individual students for good behavior. Tickets are pulled throughout the year and students are given treats or a No Homework Pass~ good for credit for one piece of homework NOT for homework for an entire night. (Weekly)
4. Table points: Given to table groups of students for good behavior. Each table to reach 500 points at the end of the week wins treats or a No Homework Pass~ good for credit for one piece of homework NOT for homework for an entire night. (Daily)
5. Classroom bean jar: Given to the entire class for good behavior. Class chooses reward (game board hour, curriculum-related movie, free choice P.E.). (Every semester)
6. Bogus Bucks: As part of our classroom management system, students are given bogus bucks for doing their “job” in the classroom. At the end of each grading period, an auction is held. Students can buy items using their bogus bucks. (Monthly)
7. PAW Slips
8. The joy of learning :) Each day of the school year.
HOMEWORK POLICY
PTA has provided a Student Planner for your child. Daily homework will be written on the board each day and each student is responsible for copying the assignments. Parents are asked to sign the student planner weekly; it will be checked on Monday. Homework will also be posted on our digital homework calendar; however, students are responsible for homework that was written on the board. Do not rely solely on our website in case it is down and cannot be updated.
Any unfinished classwork becomes homework. Full credit will only be given for work that is completed and turned in on the day it is due. If a child is absent due to illness or other excused absence, it is due the next day following their return to class. When a child’s assignment is not completed and turned in on time, their name will be recorded on our missing homework log. Please have your child complete their work, and return it to school the following day for a Deputy to check. Multiple missing assignments will result in a parent contact.
On-Going Homework:
1. Reading: Every sixth grader should spend 30 minutes reading daily (this can include their reading from Social Studies and Science books for homework)
2. Math: Any unfinished classwork has to be taken home for homework. Other homework will be assigned daily (and yes, even on weekends).
Homework webpage: you can check your child’s daily assignment on our Leal class website. Remember, do not rely on our website in case it is down and cannot be updated. You are responsible for what is written on the classroom white board.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
1. Students are expected to be present and on time for school every day.
2. Please try to schedule doctor appointments after school.
3. If absent, please call or email the school.
4. Students should use the digital homework calendar, or ask a class buddy, to see what assignments to complete when gone.
GRADING SCALE :
98-100: A+
93-97: A
90-92: A-
87-89: B+
83-86: B
80-82: B-
75-79: C+
70-74: C
65-69: C-
60-64: D+
55-59: D
50-54: D-
49 or below: F
Classroom Procedures
A. Morning Procedure
B. Quieting Procedures
“Give Me Five”
Timer/Squeak Toy
Additional Attention Getters
Teacher: "Clap twice, clap once, clap half"
Students: clap along
Teacher: "Tomato"
Students: "Toe-mat-o"
Teacher: "Potato"
Students: "Poe-tat-o"
Teacher: "No bees, no honey"
Students: "No work, no money!"
Teacher: Thanos
Students: *snap*
Teacher: Avengers
Students: Assemble
Teacher: Wakanda
Students: Forever
Teacher: Wingardium
Students: Leviosa
Teacher: May the Force
Students: Be with You
Teacher: To Infinity
Students: And Beyond
Teacher: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Students: Spongebob Squarepants!
C. Hand Signals
D. Passing Out Papers to each student
E. Classroom Assignment Heading
For lined papers:
Write in the upper right-hand side of you paper:
F. Turning in Papers
Hard copy assignments:
G. Dismissal at the End of the Day
The bell does not dismiss the class. You do not dismiss the class. The teacher dismisses the class.
H. When Missing Homework
- Walk to your seat at a voice level 0-1.
- Stand behind your chair and get ready to recite “The Pledge of Allegiance” and sing our national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The pledge leader will play the music.
- Quietly unpack your backpack and organize your desk. Make sure ALL of your homework is out and ready to be checked by the deputy. If your homework is not out, you may receive a fine from the deputy of $50 bogus bucks.
- Quietly put your backpack away by table groups (starting with Table 1).
- On your way back to your seat, check in by placing your lunch count stick in the buying/bringing jar.
- Sit down and quietly read the schedule for the day.
- Organize your desk and have all your materials ready the day’s lessons.
- The table monitor for the group notifies the next table to put their backpack away. If you are the monitor and you forget to remind the next table, it will cost you $50 bogus bucks.
- While waiting for your turn to put away your backpack, begin reading your chapter book or working on an assignment at a voice level 0.
- Continue working at a voice level 0 until the timer rings.
B. Quieting Procedures
“Give Me Five”
- Eyes on speaker
- Quiet
- Be still
- Hands free (put things down)
- Listen
Timer/Squeak Toy
- Freeze (you do not need to return to your desk)
- Turn and face the teacher; pay attention and keep your eyes on the teacher
- Be ready for instructions.
Additional Attention Getters
Teacher: "Clap twice, clap once, clap half"
Students: clap along
Teacher: "Tomato"
Students: "Toe-mat-o"
Teacher: "Potato"
Students: "Poe-tat-o"
Teacher: "No bees, no honey"
Students: "No work, no money!"
Teacher: Thanos
Students: *snap*
Teacher: Avengers
Students: Assemble
Teacher: Wakanda
Students: Forever
Teacher: Wingardium
Students: Leviosa
Teacher: May the Force
Students: Be with You
Teacher: To Infinity
Students: And Beyond
Teacher: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Students: Spongebob Squarepants!
C. Hand Signals
- “I” ~ I have a question
- “A” ~ I have an answer
- “C” ~ I have a comment
- Wait signal
D. Passing Out Papers to each student
- When the “hotel bell” rings, the monitor for each table group quietly gets up to pick up paper or other supplies for his or her group.
- The monitor sits back down to his/her seat, then quietly passes out the supplies to his/her table group.
- Take one & pass the rest of the papers down.
E. Classroom Assignment Heading
For lined papers:
Write in the upper right-hand side of you paper:
- Name (First and Last), student number
- Date
- Subject
- Assignment
- Write your name and date on the designated area.
- Write your number on the upper right-hand corner of your paper.
F. Turning in Papers
Hard copy assignments:
- Pass your papers to the center of the room.
- Students sitting on the center aisle check to make sure that they have all four group member’s papers.
- Stack them neatly, make sure all the papers have student names & numbers are written and are facing the same direction (not upside down).
- Quietly turn in group papers to the bin or teacher as directed.
- For assignments created in Google classroom, attach your work and click on the “Turn In” button (unless otherwise directed). Do not “turn in” blank assignments.
- Follow the teacher’s directions for assignments shared through other apps (i.e. Flipgrid, Padlet, etc.)
G. Dismissal at the End of the Day
The bell does not dismiss the class. You do not dismiss the class. The teacher dismisses the class.
- When the teacher gives the signal, quietly pick up your backpack by table group (starting with Table 8).
- Pack up all of your needed materials for homework at a voice level 1-2. Make sure to check the homework board and your planner for all needed materials.
- While waiting for your turn, remain seated while cleaning up and organizing your area. Make sure to clean under, inside, and on top of your desk.
- After packing up, push in your chair (You get a $50 bogus buck fine if you forget).
- Stand behind your desk at a voice level 0-1 and wait for the teacher to dismiss you.
H. When Missing Homework
- Tell the teacher (when necessary) & the Deputy responsible for your number.
- Missing assignment is recorded on the log by a Deputy.
- Finish the missing homework.
- Return the completed homework to Deputy the next day.
- Multiple missing assignments will result in parent contact.
- Pay a fine for any replacement homework assignment paper.
