Welcome to

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Welcome to 6th grade science!
Please write, in order, the following information
on your index card
Name (First Last )
Nickname Phone Homeroom teacher Favorite
Band, TV Show, Movie Describe your self in
three sentences.
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On a separate piece of paper answer the following
survey

• Your birthday your age
• My favorite hobbies/activities to do outside of
  school is/are
• My favorite type of music is
• My favorite food is
• My favorite subject in school is
• My least favorite subject is
• Not too many people know that I
• One person Id love to meet is
• One day I'd love
• My 1 middle school fear is

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How to come into class

1. Come in quietly.
2. Pick up any papers on the table by the door.
3. Read objective. Sit down.
4. Take out any materials you need for class. All
   other books are safely stowed in desk or under
   chair.
5. Open agenda, write homework for the day.
6. Do DO Now.
7. When finished, read a book or study your notes.
8. During the beginning of class there is no talking.

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All about Mrs. Levin

• Age 25 forever

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All about Mrs. Levin

• My favorite hobby is reading books and my
  favorite activity is spending time with my
  husband, two children, and dog.

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All about Mrs. Levin

• My favorite subject in school is science.

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How to pass in papers

• Hand the papers to the person in seat number one.
• The person in seat one will stack the papers and
  put them in a neat pile on the edge of the desk
  closest to the aisle.
• If the papers are homework, stack the pages so
  the names and dates of each student is visible.

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What will we learn in 6th grade?

• Sixth Grade Science investigates measurement,
  graphing, and scientific method. We study cells
  and microscopes, body systems, physics including
  energy, magnetism, electricity and .
• Simple machines,
• We will do MANY, MANY Experiments!

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Classroom Rules

1. Respect and support each other.
2. Take care of materials. Be organized.
3. Do what is asked
4. Support the learning atmosphere in class

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Discipline Procedures

• 1st Offense Verbal Warning or THE LOOK!
• 2nd Offense Parent Contact
• 3rd Offense Ten Minute Time-Out (Student will
  have to complete a time out form which must be
  returned or will result in a lunch detention)
• 4th Offense Special duty
• ANY misbehavior for a substitute teacher will
  result in an automatic After School Detention
• Some severe discipline issues will result in
  an immediate Office Referral and Call Home.

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Agenda

• Bring Agenda to class every day!
• Part of do now.
• Write homework first.

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Bathroom

• You cannot use the bathroom the first last 10
  minutes of class or during a lecture.
• If we are working on an activity or seat work,
  ask permission to go.
• If I say okay, fill sign out sheet and take pass.
  
• You have four minutes to use the restroom.

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Drinking Fountain

• You may use it before or after class.
• You may use it IF
• No lecture /directions are taking place.
• You are quietly working.
• AND you have raised your hand asked for
  permission.

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Backpacks

• In order to keep our classroom tidy, NO backpacks
  are allowed in the classroom once lockers are
  assigned.
• Take only what you need to your desk. (Use a
  pencil box)
• YOU MAY NOT go back to your locker.

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Classroom Expectations (simply the Bill of
Rights).

• The classroom Bill of Rights is simple.
• The teacher has the right to teach and students
  have the right to learn. Everyone will respect
  these rights.
• Simply put, any actions that interfere with
  teaching and learning are unacceptable.
• Students are expected to adhere to the Student
  Code of Conduct as well as these classroom
  expectations

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ROAR in the classroom

• Respectful
• Organized
• Accepting / Achieving
• Responsible

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BE RESPECTFUL

• The Golden Rule is my motto do unto others as
  you would have them do unto you.
• Follow all class and school rules.
• Do not talk while I am teaching or giving
  instructions. If you have something to share,
  wait until you are acknowledged and then share.
• When doing class work, work quietly and mindful
  of others.
• Take care of classroom materials.

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BE Organized.

• Have materials out, have pencils sharpened, and
  be seated before the tardy bell rings.
• If there is an assignment on the board or
  overhead, begin before being told to do so.
• Use your planner.
• Bring all materials to class for each day. If
  you need to borrow a pen or paper, do so before
  class begins.

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BE ORGANIZED.

• Know where your materials are.
• Know what you need to do.
• Present your work legible and neatly.

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Sharpening Pencils

• If you need to sharpen your pencil, hold up your
  pencil.
• If I nod or say yes, go to the sharpener.
• At the sharpener, even though it is tempting, do
  not talk.
• Quickly quietly go back to your seat.

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BE AN ACHIEVER

• Do your best in everything.
• Try your hardest.
• Aim for success.
• Get involved and ask questions
• Accept others as they are. Nobody is perfect.

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BE RESPONSIBLE

• Do all your class work and turn it in on time.
• If you are absent, be sure to check the extra
  copies folder, learn what you missed, and
  complete any assignments by the timeline given.
• Do homework.

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What you can expect from me.

1. I will always teach in the best way we know how
   and do whatever it takes our students to learn.
2. I will always make myself available to students
   and parents, and address any concerns they might
   have (emails, phone calls, conferences).
3. I will always protect the safety, interests, and
   rights of all individuals in the classroom.

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What I can expect from you.

1. I will always work, think, and behave in the best
   way I know how, and I will do whatever it takes
   for my fellow students and me to learn. This
   also means that I will complete all my homework
   when assigned, I will call, email, or talk with
   Mrs. Levin if I have a problem with the homework
   , and I will raise my hand and ask questions in
   class if I do not understand something.

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What I can expect from you.

• 2. I will always behave to protect the safety,
  interests, and rights of all individuals in the
  classroom. This also means that I will always
  listen to all my WPMS teammates and give everyone
  my respect.

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What I can expect from you.

• 3. I am responsible for my own behavior, and I
  will follow the teachers directions. If I make
  a mistake, this means I will tell the truth to my
  teachers and accept responsibility for my actions

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Grades

• Grades are divided into 4 categories
• Tests and Quizzes 50
• Homework 10
• Labs 30
• Informal writing INB, do-nows, exit tickets,
  etc. 10
• You are responsible for checking your own grades
  on Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

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SuppliesStudents should always bring the
following to class

• Agenda
• Pencil blue or black pen, pencils
• Lined binder paper
• Folder to keep homework in.
• Composition notebook or INB
• (No spiral notebooks. Spiral notebooks do not
  hold up well over time and are not durable for an
  entire year)
• Silent Reading Book
• Manual pencil sharpener
• Colored pencils

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Homework

• Homework is a valuable tool for students to
  practice a particular concept. There is homework
  every night.

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Homework

• Homework, challenge work, study guides, and
  class notes are on my web page, you can go to my
  website, http//www.whiteplainspublicschools.org
• Access Highlands school, teacher webpages, my
  webpage, and homework

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WEBPAGE

• Homework, projects, resources, study help,
  quizlets etc are listed on my webpage.
• Students are expected to write down all homework
  in their agendas.

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Late Work Policy

• My philosophy on late work can be compared to not
  paying a utility bill or taxes on time.
• If adults have the electricity shut off for not
  paying a bill, it doesnt mean that they will
  NEVER get electricity back, but that they will
  have to pay a penalty and be inconvenienced until
  the power is turned back on.
• Even if a person does not pay taxes on time, the
  responsibility does not go away. The taxes
  (homework/assignment) still must be taken care
  of, and you get some credit for it when it is.
• Therefore my late work policy is as follows
  Homework, minor self checked assignments, will be
  stamped on time only at the beginning of the
  period.
• Unfinished homework is not accepted. (If you are
  turning it in late, it needs to be COMPLETE!)

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Late Work Policy

1. To be regarded on time, work must be completed by
   the beginning of the class on the day it is due.
2. On time only at the beginning of the period.
3. Mrs. Levin understands that unexpected
   circumstances occur. Therefore, she will allow
   students will receive 1 PASS pER per NINE WEEKS
   which allows students to turn in a HW assignment
   up to ONE WEEK late with NO penalty. However,
   this does require an explanation and parent
   approval (Mrs. Levin will call and double check).
   This pass must be turned and attached to the
   late assignment.

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Late Work

1. After the ONE OOPS PASS has been used, any
   homework not turned in the day it is due (by the
   time I check it in your block) is considered late
   and will be penalized 1 LETTER GRADE PER DAY
   LATE.
2. Late work should be turned into the turn in
   basket and clearly labeled LATE HOW MANY DAYS
   YOU ARE LATE. (Example Late 1). Mrs. Levin
   knows work that is handed in on time because it
   is STAMPED on the date it was due. After four
   days, assignments will automatically receive a 50
   if turned in.
3. If you are absent from the assignment, you have
   as many days as you were absent to makeup the
   assignment.

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How to leave class

• The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
• When dismissed, push in your chair.
• Walk out the door.

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This year..

• We will learn a lot about science.
• If you do your work, you will ace the science
  OBJECTIVES.
• We will have fun!