|
 My
goal for your students is simple: to
have them reach their true potential
academically. For sixth graders it
means starting over. In many ways,
sixth grade is the kindergarten of the
rest of their educational careers. In
grades K-5 they learned the basics of
school. Now they need to take all of
this information and learn to become
independent individuals, thinkers, and
learners. For that, organization is the
key. Everything your children need in
terms of supplies and assignments done
in my classroom will make them the
independent, mature person they need to
be. The growth you will see in your
child during their sixth grade year is
like none you will ever experience
again. When your child walks out these
doors will their diploma, they will know
exactly what awaits them, and be not
only prepared, but excited at what the
next four years of their educational
life will bring.
- Student
Responsibilities
Students will come prepared to class
with all necessary materials for that
day. Students will not be permitted to
return to their lockers for books,
supplies, or homework. A list of the
books needed for each day will be
written on the white dry-erase board
that is located outside my classroom.
The following is a list of supplies that
will come with the students every
day:
5- subject notebook
pencil case
pens and pencils
highlighters
assignment pad
- Grading Policy
Spelling
Tests = 20%
Reading and
Grammar Tests = 20%
Essays and
Writing Projects = 20%
Quizzes = 20%
Homework =
20%
- Homework
Policy
- No late
work will be accepted
- Students
will make up missed or
incomplete work during study
hall
- Zeros stay
zeros
- Two
consecutive zeros will result in
either a phone call home or a
notice of concern mailed home
- Spelling and
vocabulary tests will be every
Friday. At that time, the students
will take their test for the week,
correct their workbooks, and receive
the next week’s unit. Their
spelling/vocabulary book should be
coming home for review each
night. Daily Oral Language sheets,
or DOLs, as the students will refer
to them, will also be assigned on
Fridays and due the following
Friday.
- All students
will learn to read and respond to
literature. They will incorporate a
variety of writing forms, while at
the same time learning to consider
both audience and purpose.
- Please feel
free to contact me with any
questions or concerns at:
pdean@hamburgschool.com
(973) 827-7570 extension 414 |
