Syllabus

Miss Stephens 6th Grade Language Arts Syllabus
2015-2016 Room D9
Independent Reading
You are challenged to read 40 books this year! We will go to the library every Monday
for you to choose a book. I also have tons of books you may check out from our classroom
library. You are expected to read 20 minutes everyday outside of my classroom. You will keep a
record of your books. You must bring your library book to class EVERYDAY! At this time- we
will not be using any electronic devices to read in the classroom!
Class DOJO
Classroom DOJO is an online classroom management system that keeps track of
students positive and negative behaviors. You can earn points for things like: participating in
class, making good choices, helping others, and following directions. You can lose points for: not
turning in homework, not bringing correct supplies to class, not following directions, etc. If you
reach a certain number of points, you will be rewarded with a prize. DOJO points will start over
at the beginning of each nine weeks. Each class period will be working together to earn the most
points. The class with the highest DOJO percent at the end of each nine weeks will be rewarded
with a special prize.
Classroom Rules
These are the rules you need to follow everyday in our classroom.
1. RESPECT OTHERS: Use respectful words and tone when talking to anyone. Leave other
peoples property alone. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself!
2. Be Prepared to Learn: Be in your seat and ready when class begins. Have appropriate
materials with you.
3. Do your BEST: Participate positively in class. Stay on task. TRY! Learn all you can!
4. Listen and follow directions: Listen to others when they are speaking. Follow directions from
adults promptly. Raise your hand to talk.
Classroom Procedures
1. Walk in quietly and respectfully, keeping hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
2. Begin on bell work. Directions for bell work will be on the board.
3. Be in your seat and working on the bell work assignment when the bell rings.
4. Participate in the days activitiesthis may involve group work, full class discussion,
individual work, reading, writing, listening, speaking, ect. We need 100% effort for our
class to run successfully!
5. Exit the room upon MY dismissal (NOT THE BELL) quietly and respectfully. keeping
your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
Consequences for Not Following Rules and Procedures
Students will lose DOJO points for misbehaviors. (Losing a DOJO point is your first and
only warning)
Students will be given strikes for misbehaviors. If you receive 3 strikes in a class period
your consequences will be one of the following: call home or office referral.
Tardy- If you are tardy 3 TIMES in 1 grading period, it is an automatic referral.
CONSEQUENCS FOR MISBEHAVIOR WILL BE AT MY DISCRITION
Absent Work
When you miss this class for any reason, it is your responsibility to get your assignments
from the absent folder. Each class has their own folder, make sure you check the correct one!
You have the number of days you missed to make up your work (ex. If you missed 2 school days,
you get 2 days to make up the assignments).
Missing and No Name Work
If your paper is not in the tray when I go to grade assignments, it is considered missing. I
will notify you that I do not have your paper and you will be given a chance to turn it in,
however points will be taken off.
You must put your first and last name on all papers! If you forget to do this, you will
need to get your paper from the NO NAME BOARD, write your name on it, and turn it in again.
If you fail to do this within 3 days you will receive a zero for that assignment.
Miscellaneous Information
Announcements- Students need to be silent during all announcements. This includes schoolwide announcements and intercom messages
Breaks- Since you are in our class for 2 periods, we will take a break halfway through,
typically during passing period. Use this break wisely!
Bullying- There is a ZERO tolerance policy in our classroom and the school for bullying. If
you are caught bullying (verbally, physically, or any other way) school policies will be
followed. If you feel that you or someone you know is being bullied please report it to me or
another adult. We all deserve to feel safe, respected, and cared for!
Cell Phones- Personal electronic devices, such as iPods, cell phones, or camera are not to be
used at school. These devices must be turned off during the school day. Your phone will be
confiscated if I see it out and on!
Cheating and Plagiarism- These behaviors are simply NOT tolerated. School-wide policies
will be enforced. All involved parties will receive a zero on the assignment.
Classroom Library- There is a classroom library located in the back of the room. You may
check out one book at a time.
Class Discussion-If you have something to say that pertains to our class discussion, raise
your hand and wait for me to call on you. When someone else is talking (teacher of student),
all other students should be actively listening (hands empty, eyes on speaker, etc.)
Coming to Attention- When I need your attention, I will ring the bell on my desk. When you
hear the bell you should stop what you are doing, and listen for instructions.
Extra Help- If students need extra help outside of class time, ASK ME! FLEX is a great time
to get help from me! Follow your FLEX room teachers procedures regarding leaving the
room.
Food/Drinks- - Unless told otherwise, students should not bring food or any liquids in the
classroom. This includes gum. Also, do not keep food or drink in your locker!
iPads- There will be separate rules and procedures for your school issued iPad. We will
discuss these in detail, when your iPads are issued.
Passes- You are given 3 passes every 9 weeks. These passes are to be used for restroom,
drink, or locker. Once you use all your passes, you cant leave. Also, if you do not use all
your passes there is a chance for extra credit or extra DOJO points.
Turing in Papers- All work for this class will needed to be turned into your class tray. The
trays are located in the back of the classroom.

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