1. Team 6-4 Explorers
Ms. Cole – Team Leader, Science/Social Studies
Mrs. Fehrenbacher – Math
Miss Lehfeldt – English

2. What does class look like for your 6th grader?
Bell Work / Warm Ups / Bell Ringers
Practice, Practice, Practice! – Behavior, Procedures, Classwork, Homework, SLANT
Assessments (Tests, Quizzes, Science Labs, Reports, Reading Studies)
Science Labs
Extra Mile (Math)
Partner Work / Independent Work
SEEK Class – This class is last period each day. It is NOT a study hall. It is an opportunity to work on character education lessons, enrichment / remediation activities, etc.

3. Homework Folder PURPLE FOLDER given at registration.
Students place homework for ALL class periods in this folder. This folder has an “Assignments To Do” pocket and a “Work To Turn In” pocket (Think: “Completed Homework Pocket”)
Our Team 6-4 Behavior Sheet is also stored in this folder. It will change colors for each quarter.
PURPLE HOMEWORK FOLDER should be brought home every night and viewed by parent(s) every evening.

4. Please check your student’s Passport nightly. 
PASSPORT purchased at registration.
Students use these for various reasons:
Passes
Schedule
Calendar
Written planning book for classwork and homework in each class
Please check your student’s Passport nightly. 

5. Team Behavior Expectations: The 4 Be’s…
Be KIND: to each other and BEMS’ Adults. Be RESPECTFUL: Respect the teacher, yourself, and each other. Be PREPARED: pencil, paper, books, passport, etc. Be RESPONSIBLE: Complete your homework. Turn in your best work. Actively participate and follow directions/procedures. On individual work time, stay on task and try your best. Leave your area as you found it (or better).

6. Our Team Website:

7. Mrs. Fehrenbacher, Math 6 & Math 7
New to East Middle School and excited to be here!
University of Southern Indiana Graduate
4th Year Teacher
BEMS Girls Assistant Track Coach
Coffee Lover – Any Coffee, Any Kind

8. Math Binder Why is it necessary?
What is the difference between a math binder vs. a trapper keeper?
How will it be used in class?
Does my student need to bring it home?

9. Homework Homework is given most days in math
Typically, math homework should take minutes
Time (10-15 min.) will be given in class each day to begin homework
Homework is graded in class
Graded for completion – NOT accuracy
Absent students can check absent folder for late work when they return
Missing work is recorded as a 0 in PowerSchool. It will also be a signature on their behavior sheet.
Gradebook updated DAILY!

10. Quizzes, Test, Grades Homework/Classwork & Participation = 5 points
Quizzes will given weekly
Tests are given at the end of a unit or chapter
Students will be given a study guide for tests that are worth a bonus point
Point Breakdown
Homework/Classwork & Participation = 5 points
Late work is ACCEPTED for partial credit.
Bell Ringer = 10 points weekly (90 points total for a quarter)
Quiz = “Brain Check” = points
Test/Exam = 100 points

11. Miscellaneous
Extra Credit: Bell Ringer Graph that students complete each week
9 points a quarter  36 points total for the year
ONLY EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED
PowerSchool and Weebly site is updated daily
Check Behavior Management Sheets weekly
Final Exams =14% of SEMESTER grade
1 before Christmas
1 before End of School
Final Exams do not effect quarter grades, it will be separate.

12. Math Links
Does your child need more math practice? Try our Math Symbaloo page for many different website options.
symbaloo.com/mix/mathwithmrsf
Website also shown in Class Syllabus and online on our weebly

13. Ms. Lehfeldt, English 6th Year Teacher. Franklin College Graduate
Cross Country and Track
BEMS Cross Country and Track Head coach
Starbucks Coffee Fanatic

14. Materials Needed English Journal (kept in my classroom)
Prefer it to be composite but it may be spiral
Trapper Keepers not needed.
Novels (5 this year and will be given out prior to starting)
Among the Hidden
So B. It
Freak the Mighty
This Side of Paradise (in class novel)
Maniac Magee

15. Homework
Essays periodically and will be worked on the majority of class time
Reading assignments
Tests/Quizzes
Worksheets
Reading Studies

16. Miscellaneous
Quizzes and Tests will be given no later than a week notice.
No extra credit
Student is responsible for picking up their absent work and filling out their passport accordingly
Scholastic Order Forms are in my room; Class Order Code is Online – Please check my website
is best contact information, as I typically respond as soon as I can.

17. Ms. Cole, Science & Social Studies
Taught Last 14 Years In Brownsburg; Began Teaching Career In Texas
Indiana University Graduate (Bachelors & Both Masters)
Rescue Dog Advocate
McDonald’s Coffee Lover

18. Materials Needed
Science or Social Studies Textbook (Classes rotate every 4 ½ weeks.)
Science or Social Studies Folder, Notebook, Pencils, Pens, Paper (No binders needed.)
BEMS’ Passport and BEMS’ Homework Folder

19. Homework
Assigned regularly – check your student’s Passport nightly in addition to my website.
Students will be given some time at the end of each class to begin their homework and seek further clarifications.
Excessive amounts of missing work and/or late assignments will result in consequences and a decreased grade.
Per 6th Grade Department Policy, extra credit is not given.

20. Miscellaneous
Quizzes and Tests will be given no later than a week’s notice. (NO Final Exams given in these classes for 6th grade.)
Student is responsible for picking up their absent work and filling out their Passport accordingly.
is the best contact, as I respond as quickly as I can.

21. Mrs. Otts – Math 7 Course Point Breakdown ABOUT ME: Remind info:
Bell Work / Weekly Work
Homework
Quizzes/ Tests
Online Math textbook
Semester Exams
Point Breakdown
Homework/Classwork & Participation = 5 points
Bell Ringer = 10 points each week
Weekly Word = 10 points each week
Quiz- “Quick Checks” = points
Test = 100 points
Very similar to the other 6th grade math teachers 
ABOUT ME:
6th year teaching Math at EAST MS
Teaching 1st period only
2 kids, Mila (3), Parker (10 months)
Remind info:
to 81010
Please check passports for daily assignments.
Website: mrsottsmath7.weebly.com
Ways to Contact me:
(best way)
ext 2235

22. Questions? FYI: http://team6-4explorers.weebly.com/
PowerPoint is posted on the team site if you would like to reference it at any point.