1. Welcome to Middle School! 6th Grade– Room 5-002K Mrs. Alvey Language Arts

2. Bellwork- August 12, 2014 • Write today’s objective and homework into your planner • Take out your composition notebook and folder • Write your first and last name and “Language Arts” on both (top right of folder)

3. Procedures and Expectations • Important things to remember: • Questions I still have:

5. Important Pre-Class Procedures • Class begins as soon as you enter • Check the board for bellwork/instructions • Copy the day’s objective and homework into your planner • Sharpen pencils before class starts

6. Bathroom/Leaving the Class Procedures Cont’d • Students may NOT use the restroom for the first or last ten minutes of class • 1 person at a time may leave for the bathroom • Students must fill out a bathroom pass in his/her planner to leave class

7. The Do’s • Do raise your hand before speaking • Do raise your hand before getting out of your seat • Do have all your materials ready before class starts • Do wait to sharpen your pencil after I finish speaking

8. The Do’s • Do wait to leave class one i’ve dismissed you • Do use the Table of Contents to find what page we are on • Do respect others • Do your best everyday!

9. Student Expectations • Come to class and be on time • Complete class work on time. • Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day • Bring all necessary materials to class • Be an active learner- participate! • Respect others

10. Book Projects • Book Projects will be given quarterly • Presentations • More details TBA

11. Homework • Homework is posted on my website and will be displayed at school. *Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners.

12. Interactive Notebook Checklist ___/ 25 My Table of Contents is up to date. ___/ 25 Each page is numbered, dated, and titled. ___/ 40 The contents of each page are accurate and complete. ___/ 10 My handwriting and visuals are neat and easy to read. ___/ 100

13. Miscellaneous • Class Dojo • Remind 101 • Late work police