1. Welcome to OUR 6th Grade Math Class

2. Now that you are in 6th grade:
You are now an independent learner. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN????
It means that YOU are responsible for YOU.
You should not need to depend on adults to take care of YOUR responsibilities.

3. Your Responsibilities
Getting to class on time
Completing assignments to the BEST of your ability
Working toward all teacher and school expectations
Keeping up with your supplies
Bringing EVERYTHING you need to class
Accepting responsibility for your own actions
Choosing your actions carefully

4. School Wide Expectations
Be seated upon entering the room, and follow directions the first time they are given
Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking
Be respectful of others; do not curse or tease

5. Math Classroom Expectations
Be respectful at all times
Come to class prepared with all supplies and homework completed
Class WILL begin on time
Do all housekeeping necessities BEFORE tardy bell (sharpen pencils, restroom, turn in papers, etc…)
All work MUST be done in pencil and use the proper format
Follow all school-wide expectations

6. How Do I Behave Outside of Math
Bathroom:
No more than 5 students at a time.
NO congregating!
Get done and go to class.
Do not take your belongings in with you.
Hallways:
Keep voices low and in a conversational tone and volume.
Do not stop. You can visit at lunch, so you need to always be moving to class.
Keep your hallway clean. Be proud of your school. Pick up your papers, etc.
Do not enter a classroom until the teacher tells you to go in.

7. How Do I Behave Outside of Math
Lunch
Keep your voice at an appropriate tone and volume! This means that ONLY the people around you should hear you.
Stay seated. Do NOT wander around.
Use good manners with all staff and students
Clean up your mess. You are responsible for you.
Recess
Get inside the fence and stay there
Keep your hands, feet, etc. to yourself
Play fairly and nicely
Be listening any time the whistle blows
When it is time to go in, get there quickly and be sure to do your part to pick up equipment.

8. Math Addendums Late Work: If you are absent:
It is due the NEXT SCHOOL DAY.
It will be 25 points off your earned grade.
You will be placed in ZAP if you do not have your homework.
If you are absent:
You are responsible.
Look at the calendar, write the assignment down, get worksheets from folder if necessary.
You may get notes from another student on your time.

9. If you are a responsible student:
Math can be fun We can do many activities You will learn a lot You will be successful
You may be eligible for the ½ day of fun! This will be ½ of a day off campus later in the school year doing something great!

10. If you are not a responsible student:
You will have a warning from a teacher.
You may get sentences.
You might have lunch detention.
You could receive a referral to “visit” with Mr. Crain.

11. You Are Now a 6th Grader
You are growing up and with that comes new found freedoms. You have earned these. Also, you now have more responsibility. You can handle it! You are capable and with the right attitude you can do ANYTHING! It is time for you to show us who you are and set the standard for a great year!

12. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Live the life that you’ve imagined.
Henry David Thoreau