1. to Mrs. Jackson’s 6th Grade RELA Class
Welcome
to Mrs. Jackson’s 6th Grade RELA Class
Please sign in on the sign in sheet. There is a sheet in the middle of each group.

2. Supplies
A composition book journal to keep in their binders NOT in the classroom
An agenda and an AVID binder
Writing utensils (pencils and pens)
District and login information will be provided as well

3. About Me
I am married with three sons (10, 12, and 19) I was born and raised in small town Oklahoma, but I have lived in Houston area for 24 years. It’s also my 24th year of teaching with nine years in elementary and 15 years in middle school. It’s my 12th year in Humble ISD.

4. Classwork/Homework/Independent Reading
Collaborative groups (discussion and projects)
Homework is often work not completed in class
Projects can be done independently or in groups
Independent Reading
Required to read at least one novel of choice each month
Read every day in class
Students will be given a bag to carry their book to and from school each day. This way you are aware of what your child is reading.

5. Summer Reading Summer Reading book should be read by September 17th.
There is no project assignment this year!!
Students will participate in an online discussion with other classmates that have read the same book.
Please check my website or the school library website for book titles.

6. Assignments (daily work, tests, quizzes, compositions, projects)
*An assignment is due on specific due dates, and late
work will be penalized
*Tests (Summatives) count as 60% of the student’s grade
*Daily (Formatives) work counts as 40% of the student’s
grade
Absences:
Student’s responsibility to check folder, classmates and teacher for make-up work.
Equal days absent to make up work

7. Panther-Prep Tutoring
Wednesday from 4:05 to 5:00
a 6th grade RELA teacher is available M-Th.
a TRF required before attending one will be provided if needed.

8. 6th/7th
You are scheduled to return to my class for the second half of the block during 6th and 7th. No new information will be given, but feel free to return for questions.
Don’t forget to fill out the information on the sign-in sheet.