6th Grade EnglishMs. Cox

ABOUT ME

I have one basic rule.

It applies to everyone(including me).

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RESPECTUrban Dictionary.com: Respect means valuing each others’ points of views. It means being open to being wrong. It means accepting people as they are. It means not dumping on someone because you're having a bad day. It means being polite and kind always, because being kind to people is not negotiable. It means not dissing people because they're different from you. It means not gossiping about people or spreading lies.

Dictionary.com: Esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability. Example: I have great respect for her judgment.

• RESPECT THE TEACHER. Follow directions the first time.

• RESPECT OTHERS. Keep language and actions polite, encouraging and school-appropriate. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

• RESPECT THE CONTENT. Be on task and engaged.

• RESPECT THE LEARNING. Bring your materials to class every day… that means pencil, paper, and binder.

• RESPECT SCHOOL POLICY. Electronics will be turned off and out of sight.

RESPECT THE RULES

RESPECT THE TEACHER• Follow directions the first time they are

given.• Raise your hand when you want to speak. • Stay in your seat during direct instruction. • Give respect to get respect.

Do Not

RESPECT EACH OTHER• Keep language and actions polite,

encouraging and school-appropriate.• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. • Do not distract others by moving around

during learning time. • Give positive feedback!

• Be on task and engaged during instruction and work times.

• Take charge of your learning! Active learners are the most successful.

• Turn work in on time.• Make up missed work.• Be on time for class,

every day!

RESPECT THE CONTENT

• Bring pencil, paper and binder every day to class. • These are YOUR learning materials. Treat them

respectfully, please. • Don’t waste supplies. Be careful with books. Gum

goes in the trash, not under tables.

RESPECT THE MATERIALS

• If you break something that is mine, you will be expected to replace it!

• My desk/computer area are off-limits. Enter only with my permission!

RESPECT THE POLICY

• Electronics are to be off and out of sight (unless being used for a specific learning activity).

• Cell phones will be collected by me, taken to the office, and available for pickup after school.

• Hall passes are required. • Update Falcon Facilitators every

Monday, every class.

IT SHOULD GO WITHOUT

SAYING…

• You will make mistakes. It’s ok… we’re all learners!• Set goals, and know that you can reach them.

RESPECT YOURSELF

• Set boundaries with those who are disrespectful. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself. Just do it respectfully.

• Be able to say “I’m sorry” whenever you need to.

C.H.A.M.P.CHAMPs are a set of procedures for

our various learning activities.

They are posted so you will always know what is expected of you,

based on the daily learning goal.

C.H.A.M.P.Communication

HelpActivity

MovementParticipation

between learners(how to get it!)(what we’re doing)around the roomin the learning

stands for:

EXPECTATIONS FOR WORK• Put your first and last name, period, and date

at the top of every assignment. • Late work: Ten points will be taken off late

assignments. Missing assignments will count as a zero until they are turned in.

• Absent work is your responsibility. See me before or after class to find out what you have missed. • Clean up materials/supplies before class ends.

(I may be a Mom, but I’m not your Mom!)

CONSEQUENCESVerbal warningAfter-class conference Detention and parent contactOffice referral

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

REWARDS1. Positive notes and

calls to parent2. Treats and prizes3. Extra privileges 4. Extra credit/points

added to lowest grade5. Respect and

admiration

ONE LAST THING…I’m so excited to get to know you this year. We are going to learn things, create things and work very hard. We’re also

going to have fun. Please feel free to share your successes or anything that is bothering you… I’m always ready to listen!

We are a classroom family, and this is our story. We can write it any way we choose!