1. Welcome to Open House Mrs. Clark Mrs. Stanford Mrs. Clark Mrs. Stanford 662-719-6769 901-277-1609

2. Class Rules 1.Listen carefully. 2.Follow directions. 3.Work quietly and do not disturb others who are working. 4.Respect others. 5.Respect school and personal property. 6.Bring all materials with you daily. 7.Work and play safely. 8.BE RESPONSIBLE!!!!

3. TIGER P Positive Attitude R Respect I Integrity D Dynamic Behavior E Excellence

4. Tiger Paws Awarded 3 Paws awarded Daily –1 for Mrs. Clark –1 for Mrs. Stanford –1 for Activity Spending Paws are like spending an allowance.

5. Consequences BEHAVIOR BINDER Warnings are given 1 st check: Walking Recess or silent lunch 2 nd check: silent lunch AND Walking recess 3 rd check: SL/WR and call home 4 th offense: disciplinary referral *Physical contact, bad language, etc… will be handled quickly.

6. Dress Code BOYS 1.Shirts should be tucked in at all times. 2.Belts should be worn unless pants have elastic waste (ex. Gym shorts) *Jacket or sweater may be needed in the classroom. GIRLS 1.Shorts and skirts are no shorter than two inches above the knee. 2.Shirts should cover mid-drift and no spaghetti straps (two adult fingers width)

7. Tests We strive for higher level thinking! Students must pay attention in class and STUDY for tests in order to do well. Common Core is not easy! *daily and weekly quizzes; projects!!! *check website and agendas for test/quiz dates

8. Organization Organization is key for your child’s success! Student’s will do a lot of independent studying for tests this year. Organization helps them and YOU. *science binder *reading notebook and writing notebook

9. Homework Homework will go home every Friday and is due the following Thursday. Students start off with a 100 at the beginning of every 9 weeks and 10 points is deducted every week homework is not turned in. Signed Papers will go home on Thursday and the homework for Thursday is to get papers signed and returned by Friday.

10. 40 Book Challenge 40 Book Challenge Read 40 books by the end of the school year. 1 st Semester by December 2014 – Read and show evidence for 20 books (THIS IS A GRADE) Evidence – 2 pieces of your choice that have been approved by teacher Books – Use the 40 Book Challenge Genre Grid Must be read THIS school year beginning in August 2014…do NOT use books from previous years On your reading level Specific genres listed on grid Chapter books All non-fiction counts as 1 book Up to 200 pages = 1 book 201 or more pages (excluding illustrations) = 2 books 2 nd Semester by May 2015 - Read and show evidence for 20 more books (THIS IS ANOTHER GRADE) TOTAL at YEAR END of 40 BOOKS & EVIDENCE

11. Grades Math 40% Test 30% PBA 30% Daily Grades (homework) Science 50% Test 40% Daily Grades 10% Homework

12. Grades ELA 50% Reading 40% Writing 10% PBA (homework) Social Studies 50% Test 40% Daily Grades 10% PBA

13. Schedule Lunch Stanford’s HR 11:45-12:05 Clark’s HR 12:05-12:25 You may come eat with your child anytime you would like. However, your child needs to remain at school.

14. Class Schedule Clark’s Homeroom 7:25-8:15 Social Studies 8:15-10:05 ELA 10:05-10:55 Activity Switch Classes 10:55-11:45 Science 11:45-12:45 Recess/Bathroom 12:05-12:25 Lunch 12:25-2:15 Math 2:15-2:30 Health Stanford’s Homeroom 7:25-7:35 Health 7:35-9:15 Math 9:15-10:05 Activity 10:05-10:55 Science Switch Classes 10:55-11:45 Social Studies 11:45-12:05 Lunch 12:05-12:25 Recess/Bathroom 12:25-2:30 ELA

15. Absences Student must be at school for at least 63% of academic class time. If students must check out, please return to school for afternoon classes. Students will not receive their Tiger Paws when absent or early checkout. Ex: If you are Tardy… you must be here by 9:55. If you check out… you must be here until 12:30.

16. Parent Portal (Powerschool) You may check your child’s grades here. Grades will be posted weekly.

17. Remind 101 Please sign up for ALL Remind 101s. Mrs. Clark ELA – –601-680-4490 @lclark1 Mrs. Stanford All Classes – –662-504-4458 @ds6 Mrs. Steiner Parents – –228-285-0324 @ce702

18. Please fill out the online survey! (commons area or at home) QUESTIONS????