I want to take this opportunity to welcome you to the
sixth grade! In order to better acquaint you with the sixth grade
program, read the following for my policies and expectations for the
year.
DAILY PREPARATION: Make sure you are
organized everyday!
Bring your stocked binder, textbooks, and any other
supplies needed each and every day. All assignments are to be written
down daily in your “Binder Reminder.” There will be no phone calls home
for forgotten homework, books, lunches, or P.E. clothes. Students will
learn to be responsible! Prepared students arrive to school on time with
all materials!
THE HALE “BINDER REMINDER”: The key
to organization and success!
The Hale “Binder Reminder” is a student assignment
notebook that must be brought to class every day. Students are expected
to write down all assignments, project due dates, as well as quiz and
test dates. The “Binder Reminder” will be checked periodically. Parents
should check the “Binder Reminder” as well, which serves as a
communication tool between school and home, especially for students who
need additional organizational supervision.
DISCIPLINE POLICY: Treat others the way you
want to be treated!
Always follow the rules posted in our classrooms and in
the “Binder Reminder” Students are expected to be on their best
behavior. Students who choose to exhibit appropriate behavior will be
rewarded for doing so. Students who choose to disrupt the learning
environment will have consequences to follow. Parents will be kept
informed about their child’s behavior choices through notes, emails, or
phone calls home as needed.
HOMEWORK: A huge responsibility!
Homework in all core subjects is to be expected Monday –
Thursday. All homework, unless otherwise stated, is to be turned in the
next day. Assignments not finished in class will be finished that
evening as well. Late work will not be accepted unless there is an
absence or a note from a parent. Students are responsible for all
make-up work.
REPORTS OF INFORMATION: Academic progress
reported!
Every 5 weeks, a progress report or report card will be
brought home, or sent in the mail. Students will receive completed /
corrected work, graded tests and projects on a regular basis in class.
All returned work is to be placed in the student’s binder. In addition
to grades, progress and report cards will also include information on
attendance, quality of work, effort, responsibility, behavior, and
citizenship. Teachers will additionally make every effort to update
grades between grading periods. Information regarding academic progress,
missing assignments, classroom behavior, project / test dates, and
upcoming events will be made available via the teachers web sites.
COMMUNICATION: Let’s talk!!
Please feel free to contact me with your concerns (818)
313-7400. My website is:
www.teacherweb.com/CA/HaleMiddleSchool/TanyaBall I am looking forward to
a great year of learning and growing,
Mrs. Tanya Ball