1. Welcome to Ms. Grosch’s 6 th Grade Science Classroom 1. Choose a seat. 2. Pick up one index card and the “Getting to know you” handout from my desk & begin filling it out. 3. If you would like, copy the bell schedule from the board on to a sheet of notebook paper or wherever you choose. 4. On the index card write down one appropriate question you have about middle school, Ms. Grosch, etc. Hold onto your card during Ms. Grosch’s presentation. At any time during the presentation you have a question add to your index card. I will answer any questions at the conclusion of my presentation.

2. Supplies due Thursday 8/27 Mustang Mate One 1 inch 3 ring binder (any color) 5 tab divider − Labeled “Warm Ups, Worksheets, Study Guides, Grades, TEKS Checklist” Pencils and Pens (blue or black ink & one color checking pen) Notebook paper in the binder One composition notebook (NOT a spiral) For 2 bonus points on your first test… DONATE TO THE CLASS due 8/27 1st period- #2 pencils (any size box) 3rd period- Dry erase markers (any size or color) 4th period- 1 box of color pencils (any size or color) 5th period- Tissue box 6th period- Glue sticks 7th period- Dry erase markers (any size or color)

3. Binder Checks What is a binder check? I will be grading the organization of your binder and science journal. If you have the assignments and notes completed you will receive a 100% There will be a grading rubric with the breakdown of each point you can receive. When will binder checks be? At the completion of each science concept. There may be more than one during the grading period. I will give an advance notice.

4. Tutoring & Testing Tutoring By request only (certain topics I will assign a day) The morning before each test I will hold a review session. Find a buddy that lives by you to carpool on these days. Testing Mondays and Thursdays Review sessions will be the day before the test. Study guides will be given.

5. LEAD passes I put 4 LEAD passes in the pale each day. It is first come first serve. If you are wanting to complete work or receive additional help on any topics come by any time before LEAD to claim a pass, but once all 4 are gone that is all I have space for.

6. Science Journal due Thursday 8/27 1 composition notebook NOT a spiral Work from home or bring to class any school appropriate pictures, magazine clippings, stickers, etc. to personalize your science journal. I will wrap your journal in packaging tape OR you can do it at home. I will connect a rubber band so that you can close your pages.

7. Homework Homework will not be given every night, however I will try to make homework meaningful. Homework assignments will be for additional practice. If you do not complete an assignment in class because you did not use your time wisely, then it is your responsibility to take it home and complete it. You will have a homework punch card, so once you complete so many assignments you will be rewarded.

8. Make Up Work All assignments will be placed in the “When You Were Out” box located on the book shelf at the front of the room. It is your responsibility the day you return from being absent to look in the box for any assignments you missed. You will receive the same number of days you were out to complete the missed work on your own terms. Complete work at home, come before and after school (if approved by Ms. Grosch), or during LEAD

9. Before Class Begins Step 1: Use the restroom Step 2: Read the outside board for supplies needed that day. You will need something to write with, your binder, and science journal EVERYDAY! Step 3: Write down any homework you may have. Step 4: Complete any warm ups with correct format in your binder under “warm ups” tab.

10. to use the restroom or to not use the restroom? Each student will be given 3 restroom passes each grading period. The passes will be a different color each grading period, and you will not be allowed to roll over passes. Any passes that have not been used at the end of the grading period will be thrown away. You have plenty of time to use the restroom before class begins. “If I can do it, you can do it!” You may NOT ask me to use the restroom in the middle of my lecture.

11. Behavior Log [3 strikes and you’re out] Minor Offense 1 st offense- verbal warning 2 nd offense- documentation via writing 3 rd offense- contact home Continued poor behavior after a home contact results in a referral and a visit to the office. Major Offense Disrespect to Ms. Grosch Bullying Profanity Results in immediate referral and visit to the office.

12. “ ” THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ASKING QUESTIONS IS THE SOURCE OF ALL KNOWLEDGE. Thomas Berger Q & A