1. GMS Mission The mission of Granbury Middle School is to provide a safe instructional environment that develops good citizens by equipping students with the knowledge and skills to achieve their potential as lifelong learners. Nita Shelton Phone Number: 817-408-4850 Email:nita.shelton@granburyisd.org Conference Period:6 th at Teacher Tutoring Time(s):Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 8:30 Subject Area Tutoring Times:

2. Course Description 6th Grade Science we strive to teach students the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. The study of science includes conducting field and laboratory investigations using scientific methods, analyzing data, making informed decisions, and using tools such as beakers, test tubes, and spring scales to collect, analyze, and record data. The students will also use computers to support scientific investigations. They will also learn about the solar system, the rock cycle, how objects are acted on by force, chemical properties, the water cycle, interactions between matter and energy, and the structure and function of organisms. Science is a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how science has built a vast body of changing and increasing knowledge described by physical, mathematical, and conceptual models. The student should also know that science may not answer all questions.

3. Student Behaviors Be Prompt Do NOT ask to leave the classroom without your agenda. No agenda = No exit Once a student enters a classroom, he/she will not be allowed to leave unless it is an emergency or unless they are called to the office.

4. Student Behaviors Be Prepared –Have these materials with you EVERY DAY: Textbook Agenda Writing Utensil Completed Assignment Requesting to leave to get one of the required materials will result in being marked tardy for the class period. Students must use the restroom during the five minute passing period and should not be late to class. It is NOT allowable to come to class and ask permission to be late so you can use the restroom. Take care of business during your five minute passing period.

5. Be a polite and positive participant –Speak only when given permission, and listen when others are speaking –Raise your hand and be called on by the teacher before you speak. Be productive –Turn in work on time and always do your best –Use class-time given to work on assignments Be a problem solver –Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate

6. Student Behaviors Insubordination: Students must courteously and respectfully comply with the directives of any staff member at all times. Failure to comply with the directives of school personnel acting in the performance of their duties will be considered insubordination and subject to immediate disciplinary action (referral).

7. Student Behaviors All students are expected to be on time and to behave respectfully. Always bring your agenda and supplies to class

8. Show Respect Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values. You must respect yourself before anyone else will respect you. Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with the politeness and respect you would expect them to treat you with. Honor the ideas and opinions of others. Offer to help those that need help. Be responsible with property and belongings. –If you borrow something, put it away –Do NOT mark on furniture –Sit in chairs

9. Promote Life-Long Learning You can develop lifelong learning traits: By showing curiosity about human nature and how the world works By seeking and valuing diversity By persisting in seeking out new solutions By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote positive change By learning and applying technological tools to solve problems

10. Materials List Spiral notebook Pens(blue or black ink only) Pencils Red checking pen or pencil Notebook paper

11. Policies Policies & consequences outlined in the student handbook will be strictly enforced. No food, water or gum in class. Be in your seat and quiet when the bell rings.

12. Other Classroom Policies Enter the and copy the agenda Copy the bell ringer and answer the question in your spiral Be prepared to work

13. Make-Up Work Students will normally have one day for each day absent, plus one additional day to make up missed work. If the student knew of the assignment well in advance of the absence, it may be due immediately upon return as determined by the teacher. Teachers may also assign additional work to ensure students have sufficient opportunity to master the essential knowledge and skill or to meet course requirements. A student who does not make up assigned work within the time allotted by the teacher will be referred to the Z.A.P. Policy. Responsibility for requesting and completing make-up work rests entirely upon the student. It is your responsibility to remember to turn in assignments, and it is not your teacher's responsibility to remind you.

14. Grading Minor Grades – 60% –Examples: Major Grades – 30% –Examples: Common Assessment – 10%

15. Late Work LATE WORK POLICY Students in Pre-AP classes will have one day to turn in late work. Late work will receive no grade higher than 80. Late work in regular classes will be accepted for 3 days. One day late will receive a grade no higher than 80 Two days late will receive a grade no higher than 70 Three days late will receive a grade no higher than 60

16. Parent-Student Communication AGENDAS AND ASSIGNMENTS Students are required to write down their daily assignments in their student agenda. Class time is given for this purpose. Parents should check their child's agenda on a daily or weekly basis for completion. Agendas will be checked regularly, and students will be held accountable for filling them out completely. EMAIL ALERTS Parents may sign up for Email Alerts by logging onto the GISD website at www.granburyisd.org.www.granburyisd.org PHONE CALLS: Parents will be notified of academic or discipline concerns. TEACHER WEB SITE Information can be obtained by visiting my website at the following link:_nita.shelton@granburyisd.org ______________________

17. My Pledge To Students: I will respect you and treat you respectfully at all times. I will try to make this class as interesting as possible. I will always listen to you when you need to tell me something.