Expectations in the classroom:
6th grade expectations: (Based upon "Love & Logic/Jim Faye's behavior model)
1. I will treat you with respect so you will know how to treat me.
2. Feel free to do anything that doesn't cause a problem for anyone else on the planet!
3. If you cause a problem, I will ask you to solve it.
4. If you can't solve the problem, or choose not to, I will do something.
5. What I do, will depend on the special person, and the special situation.
6. If you feel something is unfair, let me know and we will talk privately.
The consequences in our classes are:
1. The consequence will depend upon the situation.
Rewards in our class:
1. Privilege party at the end of each quarter. (see passport in student's notebook)
2. Positive notes
3. Free time
4. Free recess
5. videos (following our curriculum standards)
6. Fantastic Friday happens at the end of each semester. Students qualify having FEWER THAN 2 DETENTIONS, NO SUSPENSIONS, 2 BUS WRITE UPS EQUAL ONE DETENTION.
***WE STRIVE TO KEEP OUR CLASSROOMS A SAFE, POSITIVE PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN. :-)
Upcoming Adventures in 6th grade:
Field trips:
1st quarter: Nelson Art Gallery/World History Social Studies field trip
Author visit/Topeka Public Library
2nd quarter: WRHS fall play *
3rd quarter: ?
4th quarter: WRHS spring play*
WRMS 7th grade transition visit
Passport Parties:
Earned through following directions on passports each quarter.
Fantastic Fridays:
Each semester=earned through appropriate behavior choices.
January
May
Study Buddies:
Homeroom meets once a month with a younger class to work on either math, reading, or writing activites. This teaches: compassion, kindness, patience, and understanding with younger students. It also allows us to work on being positive role models.
***Keep me updated throughout the year through voice mail (339-4851), e-mail, or notes in assignment books. We are on the same team, and I need your help to keep me updated to make sure your student has a successful day and school year. I can't do it without you!
