1. Kelly Medina Grade 6 Math

2. Welcome Parents! Welcome to 6 th grade! I am very excited to be working with you and your child this year. This information is here to help and serve as a guide for you, but feel free to call or email me at any time.

3. School Policies No I-pods or other electronic devices Cell phones are for use before and after school. If you have an emergency please contact the office. No Gum Dress Code will be enforced Tardies: students will be given two warnings then they will receive lunch detention

4. Class Rules 1.Be in your seat when the bell rings 2.Come to class prepared 3.No throwing things 4.Respect others and their belongings 5.No food or drinks 6.Follow School Rules School motto: “I am responsible for myself.” Follow the Golden Eagle Rule: treat others as I wish to be treated

5. Positives Bonus Bucks Auctions Class/Village activities Homework Pass Early Bird Pass

6. Consequences Warning Sign Behavior Log with Writing Assignment Escort/ Call home Referral/ Phone call home/Saturday School

7. Math Curriculum Whole Numbers and Decimals Number Theory and Fractions Positive/Negative Numbers Ratio and Proportion Measurement and Geometry Percents Equations and Graphs Probability Statistics

8. Science Curriculum Earth Systems and Processes Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Structure Weather and Climate Ecology and Resources

9. Homework/Classwork Homework/Classwork will be assigned and will account for 25% of the overall math grade. Homework will be given Monday-Thursday and sometimes on Friday. Homework is a valuable extension from what is taught in class, and it is important that students complete their homework every night.

10. San Elijo Middle School Homework Policy To reinforce and build upon the skills or material introduced in the classroom, homework will be accomplished as follows: Math – reinforce skills learned in class, 20 - 30 minutes daily. Satisfactorily complete other assigned tasks, such as textbook reading, science lab workbook, note making/vocabulary cards. Teams will collaborate on assignments to ensure no overload.

11. Grading System Point system Homework/Classwork: 25% of grade Tests/Quizzes: 75% of grade Citizenship grades are based upon compliance to the school and classroom rules. More extensive assignments will be worth more points Late work = -70% of the possible points (Math Only)

12. LATE WORK: General rule for all subject areas is that late work is not acceptable, as we are building student responsibility and preparing students for the next level of secondary education. As an exception, Math classes may accept late work for reduced value to ensure fundamental skills are sequentially learned. SEMS will comply with the SMSUD policy for excused absences. Teacher will use discretion in emergency/special situations. Extended time is authorized in compliance with a student’s IEP.

13. EXTRA CREDIT Extra Credit is an option left to the individual teacher. NO extra credit is allowed until all work (assignments, projects, etc) is satisfactorily completed.

14. Mygradebook.com Updated grades posted online: www.mygradebook.com Classword: period number-medina-1112 (ex. 1-medina-1112) Password: Students 6 digit ID number

15. Materials 3 ring binder over 2” (anything less than this is too small!) College ruled lined paper ( please no perforated, tear-out sheets) Dividers for subjects 1- one subject spiral notebooks per semester Protractor Ruler 2 pencils that work and have lead (regular #2) 2 pens- Red for corrections (NEVER FOR MATH COMPUTATIONS ) Colored pencils Hand held pencil sharpener that catches the shavings Eraser Leisure reading book Hall Pass Student Planner

16. Health/Nutrition Make sure students eat breakfast Provide students with a nutritious snack It is extremely important that students get AT LEAST 8-9 hours of sleep

17. Homework Club/PRIDE Program HW Club supervised by Boys and Girls Club Students expected to bring homework and a novel to read if they finish early PRIDE: Based on test scores and teacher recommendations.(This is NOT a homework club)

18. Library Available for students before school and during some lunches for quiet study, reading, research, and to check books in and out To use during lunch, students request a pass from a Noon Supervisor Must come prepared with own pens, pencils, and paper

19. Library Rules Backpacks must be paced on the empty shelves prior to entering the library. Bring I.D. card to check out books and necessary materials Four people may sit at a table Do not disturb surrounding classrooms Push in chairs and clean up before leaving Return magazines and reference materials to the proper place Return books to check-out desk. Do not reshelf them You will be fined for overdue books If you change classes or drop a class, return textbooks to the library

20. Class Supplies (Wish List) White board markers Compasses/Protractors Glue Kleenex Xerox/Copy Paper Index cards 3-hole punch Rulers Auction items Lined paper Markers Scissors Pencils Small pencil sharpeners Colored Pencils Markers Erasers

21. Communication You may check homework assignments, email teachers, and be in the know about SEMS through the school website: www.sanelijomiddle.org Go to the website. Click on faculty and click on teacher’s name. This will take you to the teacher’s web page where daily homework is posted.

22. Contact Information Kelly Medina rm. 202 kelly.medina@smusd.org 290-2800 ext 3202 Please contact me if you have a question or concern.