pick a seat. assigned seats will begin tomorrow. fill out the worksheet on your desk
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Pick a seat. Assigned seats will begin
tomorrow.
Fill out the worksheet on your desk.
About Your Teacher
I grew up all over, but always ended back in North Carolina. I have lived in Kansas and Germany.
I like to play with my dog, CrossFit, travel and spend time with my family.
This is my second year teaching sixth grade math.
Expectations
Arrive to your seat on time and preparedRemain seated unless told otherwiseFollow directions immediatelyRespect yourself, others, and propertyClean up after yourselfWhen I raise my hand I get your undivided
attention
Rules
Follow directions quickly.Raise your hand for permission to speak.Raise your hand for permission to leave
your seat.Make smart choices.Keep your dear teacher happy.
Consequences
1. Warning
2. Point deduction
3. 4 square and contact home
4. Alternate Placement
Rewards
ClassDojo Point
Rocket Dollar
Candy
Organization
IS KEY! (and part of your grade!)
When you get a piece of paper you should write your name, core number, and date on it.
You MUST keep up with your math notebook, you will need all your notes all year long.
Your binder should contain a math tab.◦Newest item in front
Classroom Jobs
Attendance monitor– (2nd and 3rd core only) Lets teacher know at the beginning of class who is absent.
Paper returner – Return graded papers AT THE BEGINNING of class
Pencil Sharpener– Responsible for emptying the pencil sharpener each day
Line leader– (3rd core only) Lead the line to lunch and to PAVs
Door/Phone monitor– Answer the door when someone knocks, closes the door when we leave the room. Answers the phone when it rings. Should say, “This is Mrs. Beal’s room.”
Classroom Jobs
Lights monitor- Turn lights on and off as directed by teacher
Bathroom monitor – Make sure there are three people in the bathroom and they are behaving◦Boy and girl
Teacher assistant – Assist teacher with tasks when needed. For 3rd core only they will wash the tables when we leave the lunchroom.
Calculator Monitor – collects calculators at the end of class
Job Temp – Take over the job of absent student
Homeroom*No restroom during homeroom, beginning and end of the
dayBeginning of the day
◦ No talking once you enter my room◦ Grab your laptop bag and go to your seat◦ You may read a book or work on classwork/homework for any
class until 7:50am (do NOT pull out your laptop)◦ Door closes at 7:50am, anyone entering after door is closed
MUST have a note (from parent or office)◦ Warm-up time begins at 7:50am
End of the day◦ Plug in your laptop (if leaving it at school)◦ Go to your seat◦ You may talk as long as you are seated
IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW THESE RULES I WILL HAVE EXTRA WORKSHEETS YOU MUST COMPLETE- FOR A GRADE
Locker Time*
Go to your locker BEFORE coming to homeroom in the morning
You will not go back to your locker until the end of the day◦Bring your stuff for PAVs, bring your lunch /
lunch money
Lock / Locker Assignment*
Last Name, First NameLock Number:Combination:
Your Number
Mrs. Beal will give you each a number for math class; this will be used for:◦Calculators◦Laptop Hooks◦Putting you in groups◦Putting you in seats
Grading
Test/Projects: 40%Quizzes: 25%
Classwork: 20%Homework: 15%
Signed Progress Reports
Every 2-3 weeks
Due the next day
Turning it in will count as a homework grade.
4 points possible◦4 points: turned in on time◦3 points: 1 day late◦2 points: 2 days late◦1 point: 3 or more days late
Homework
Almost every night
Should take 20 minutes or less, on average, to complete
Two types: notebook work and practice problems
Missing homework: Fill out your sheet in missing homework binder.-1/2 point off for everyday it is late◦ 2 missing in a row = Silent Lunch until complete
Homework – Notebook Work
Some nights you will take notesI will check it for completeness and
organization4 points possible
◦4 pts: notes are complete and organized◦3 pts: 75% of notes are complete and organized◦2 pts: 50% of notes are complete and organized◦1 pt: 25% of notes are complete and organized◦0 pts: none of the notes are complete and
organized
Homework – Practice Problems
If you are struggling, show what work/thoughts you can and move on- DO NOT LEAVE IT BLANK
I will check it for completeness- SHOW YOUR WORK (no work = no credit)
1 point will be given for each question assigned. If there were 8 problems, your score will be out of 8.
ClassworkYou may use your notes and a calculator
to help with any classwork (unless teacher says otherwise)
Graded for correctnessTypes:
◦IXL- Orange SmartScore is your grade◦VersaTiles- 12 problems, 2 points each (1 for
showing your work, 1 for correct answer)◦TRP/Article- 1 point for each answer (form A =
10 points, form B = 15 points)◦Clipboard Math◦Other (Quia, Extended Response Prompts,
Study Island, Exit Tickets, etc.)
Projects
Announced approximately a week before it is due
Late◦3 points deducted for each day it is late.
After 3 days you will have silent lunch until it is completed.
Class time to work on projectsIf you need supplies for at home, let me
know
Tests/Quizzes
Quiz each FridayIf you are absent the day before a
test/quiz, you will still be expected to take the test/quiz
Test corrections◦Required, completed as soon as test is
submittedQuiz corrections
◦Optional, due before the next quiz/test
Clipboard Math
Every day
Review ALL topics learned this year
One school week per sheet
Turn it in if you want your answers checked
Room Tour
Beginning of ClassEnter the room and go directly to your seatPut your stuff in the basket under your seatPull out your homework and warm-up notebook
◦Fill out Late Homework Sheet if you do not have your homework for ANY reason
Those with beginning-of-class jobs complete themComplete the warm-up in your warm-up notebookSharpen pencils if needed (2-3, this is the only
time!)Connect your laptop to teacher’s (then close it)
◦Grab a loaner laptop if you do not have your own
End of Class
I will tell you when to pack up, do not begin to do so until I say
When I say to, pack up your stuff, put away supplies, and throw away trash
Complete exit ticketStay seated until I tell you to line up. Line
should be:◦Straight◦Quiet◦Everyone facing forward
Bathroom UseYou will get a Bathroom Pass each quarter
with 18 slots◦18 slots for 9 weeks means you can go an average
of 2 times each weekTo request to use the restroom:
◦Sit quietly in your seat and raise 2 fingers◦I will nod if you have my permission or shake my
head if you need to wait◦When you have permission, bring your Bathroom
Pass to me◦After I sign it, sign out of the room (keep the pass)◦Sign in when you get back to the room
Leaving the room / Getting suppliesSit quietly in your seat and raise:
◦1 finger for supplies◦2 fingers for restroom ◦3 fingers for drink◦4 fingers nurse/office◦I will nod if you have my permission or shake my
head if you need to wait◦When you have permission, bring your Bathroom
Pass to me (if using the restroom or getting water).◦Sign out of the room and grab a wooden pass◦Sign in when you get back to the room
ParticipationParticipation is expected
App will be used to call on students
Moving in Class
You must raise your hand and get teacher’s permission to leave your seat for ANY reason
Keep your hands to yourself
Do not disturb other students
Do what teacher permitted and return to your seat without delay
NotebookMust have COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK
(Spiral for AVID students)Like a personalized textbook you createEach entry is two pages
◦Right side = Input (notes, foldables, charts)◦Left side = Output (practice problems,
reflections, tricks to remembering, proof of learning)
Each page: Title, Date, Page Number, Objectives (“I can…” statements)
You are responsible for keeping this up-to-date, even if you are absent
Bring to class EVERY DAY
Notebook (cont.)Graded 2 ways
◦Informal checks Usually 1 per week 4 points possible Complete
◦Formal checks 1-2 times each quarter 12 points possible Learning Grade & Effort Grade
Absent◦Check “While you were out..”
Blue folders- classwork (if there were handouts) Manila folders- homework (if there were handouts)
◦See website or trusted friend to copy notes All homework, classwork, notes, and lessons will be
posted daily.
Notebook (cont.)Lost or Damaged Notebook
◦Tell Mrs. Beal AS SOON AS POSSIBLE◦Continue working on new assignments◦Stay after school or work during lunch to rebuild
notebook
Storing Notebook◦If it is homework, obviously it must go home◦If not needed for homework it can stay in your
locker or in Mrs. Beal’s room
Sharpening Your Pencil
Can be done at anytime if using your own handheld pencil sharpener
If using the class sharpener, can only be sharpened during warm-up time◦You should have 2-3 sharp pencils for class
One at a time at the pencil sharpener, stay seated until sharpener is available
Food and DrinksYou must have a food/drink pass to
eat/drink in classYour food:
◦May not contain nuts◦Does not distract you from what is happening in
class◦Doesn’t require a spoon, fork or knife◦Does not need to be refrigerated or heated◦Cannot be eaten while using a computer
You clean up after yourself
Missed Class*Excused or Suspended: can make up workUnexcused: cannot make up workMust have note within 3 days of absence
You are responsible for finding out what you missed while you were absent◦Check the absent bin (during warm-up time)◦Complete Late Homework Slip (during warm-up
time)◦Check my webpage
Must make-up missed notebook work, homework, test/quiz; other assignments excused
Late to classNeed to have a note from teacher, office
or parent (for homeroom)◦If you do not have one you will be sent back to
get one◦Put this note in basket on the corner of my desk
Do not disturb other students as you enter the room and quietly close the door behind you
Unprepared
First ask a classmate, near your seat, to borrow what you need
If they cannot help you, ask another classmate near your seat
If the second classmate cannot help, ask the teacher.
Computer Use
ALWAYS hold your computer with BOTH hands
ALWAYS connect to Mrs. Beal’s laptop (SMART Sync)
When computers are not being used they should be closed
Access only those programs and websites as directed by your teacher
Do not touch another student’s computer
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