Welcome to Seventh Grade! The Determined Tigers Team Mr. Frazier – Social Studies Mrs. Guice – Math Mrs. Harrison - Language Arts Ms. Huttlinger – Science August 19, 2015

Class Schedule Core 1: 8:30-9:30 Enrichment: 9:30-9:55 Exploratory: 9:55-11:30 Core 2: 11:30-12:40 Core 3: 12:40-2:10 Lunch: 12:45 – 1:15 Core 4: 2:10-3:30 *Tentative and may be subject to change*

Tardy Policy Be in homeroom class by 8:35 1st tardy: student warning 2nd tardy: warning and parent contact 3+ tardies: Chill Out Referral third and each additional tardy Process begins again each 9 weeks

Grading Any late assignments are deducted ten points a day for the first two days. After two days, the work will still be accepted within the 9 week period for a maximum grade of 60. Absent students need to see the teacher for making up work.

New Grading Scale New to Craven County this year is the 10 point grading scale. We will no longer follow the 7 point grading scale. 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 0-59 F

Expectations All students come to class with required materials Pay attention and be ready to learn Craven County School dress code policies are followed No gum on CAMPUS Follow all classroom and school rules

School Supplies Blue/black pen Pack of pencils Pencil sharpener Dry erase markers Lots of index cards!!!! Paper Three 3-ring binders (1-2 inches) Three composition books (marble cover) Four packs of 5-count dividers (preferably write on tabs) Three hole punched, pocket folder Lots of glue sticks!!!! Markers or crayons or colored pencils One pencil pouch to keep in math class Technology fee = $20 Lock purchase = $8

Classroom Consequences Warning – Name on Board 2nd warning – Check by student’s name 3rd time - Chill-out/phone call home Silent Lunch Talking in hall Gum Disruptive cafeteria behavior Going to locker without permission Used at teacher discretion for minor offenses *extremely disruptive/disrespectful/dangerous behavior will result in an immediate office referral

Dress Code Follow the dress code from day one! The link to the Craven County Schools Student Handbook can be found here

Conferences We are available to meet with parents during the following times: Mondays 10:15 – 11:15 Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 Fridays 10:15 – 11:15 Please call Linda Jackson, our guidance counselor, to set up a conference. Please be prompt for your appointment time, if you are going to be more than 10 minutes late it may be best to reschedule. Thank you!

Teacher Websites All teachers have a website to benefit parents and students. These websites can be found on the Grover C. Fields website, under the Faculty page. All websites are updated at least weekly with the following information: assignments, due dates, etc.

… We are SO excited to be working with you and your students! It’s going to be a great year! Please do not hesitate to call or email with questions and concerns.