Class Expectations
Welcome to sixth grade and to Reading and Writing Connections!
In Connections we will:
Your quarterly average will be based on the following:
Absences: If you miss a class it is your responsibility to turn in any homework that was due, find out new assignments, and find out what was covered in class.
Lateness: Students will have to sign the Grade 6 Late Log if they do not arrive to Connections on time.
Locker: You will not be allowed to go to your locker once the bell has rung, so remember to be prepared.
Supplies: Supplies are to be brought to class each day:
Extra Help: I am more than happy to make time to provide extra help as needed. Please see me to schedule a time that will work for both of us.
In Connections we will:
- Read, identify, and apply authors’ strategies from various texts in order to expand our writing skills.
- Explore proper terminology and use of parts of speech and rules of grammar.
- Expand our knowledge and proper use of spelling and vocabulary.
- Focus on revision; explore what makes a quality piece of writing.
- Assess our knowledge using the following, but not limited to: quizzes, tests, written work, class discussions, and projects.
Your quarterly average will be based on the following:
- Homework
- Homework will only be accepted on the day it is due or by the next class period for partial credit.
- If you forget your homework in your locker it will be marked as late.
- Tests/Projects
- Quizzes
- At the teacher’s discretion, any test or quiz on which the student receives a 75% or below may be redone if the student did not master the intended content or skills, and the student has demonstrated a sincere effort to prepare for the test or quiz the first time it was given. Redoing tests or quizzes is a privilege, not something to be taken for granted. Tests/quizzes must be redone within one week of their return; otherwise, the original grade stands.
- Class Participation
- Your opinion is very valuable, participate often!
Absences: If you miss a class it is your responsibility to turn in any homework that was due, find out new assignments, and find out what was covered in class.
Lateness: Students will have to sign the Grade 6 Late Log if they do not arrive to Connections on time.
Locker: You will not be allowed to go to your locker once the bell has rung, so remember to be prepared.
Supplies: Supplies are to be brought to class each day:
Extra Help: I am more than happy to make time to provide extra help as needed. Please see me to schedule a time that will work for both of us.