6TH GRADE with Mr. Arndt, in general
Homework is assigned in most subjects on most days. I usually do not assign homework over the weekend. I almost never assign any tests or quizzes over the weekends. I cannot guarantee “no homework on the weekends,” since students have other teachers who may give assignments on Fridays.
Assignments are posted in my classroom daily as well as online. Tests are announced and posted several days in advance. Students are responsible for keeping track of what has been assigned and when it is due.
Often students make simple errors or misunderstand the material. Once the assignment has been completed and graded, or been retaught, students feel they can do a better job of mastering it. I like to give them that chance, if they are willing to put in some extra effort and work. If a student receives a “D” or “F” on a completed assignment, I will allow that student to redo the assignment within 24 hrs. for full credit. I do not allow students to redo quizzes or tests, except under extreme circumstances.
Whiteout and correction tape are not allowed in my classroom. If these items are brought into my room, they will be confiscated and thrown away. Miss Mullen and Mrs. Zimmer may still be willing to allow students to use these items, but I am not. I have whiteout and correction tape in my desk that students may temporarily borrow and use if they absolutely must.
6TH GRADE English
We will generally spend Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday working with grammar and proofreading skills. Tuesday and Friday will be days to work with our writing assignments. We will do many small assignments and one major assignment each quarter. The major assignment will be worked on gradually throughout the entire quarter. You do not need to expect much homework dealing with writing; most of that work will be done together in class.
6th Spelling
The first day of each week, the spelling assignment is given and is due on the last day of that week. During weeks with three or fewer days, I will most likely not give a spelling assignment. A pretest is also assigned for the following day. Those scoring 100% on the pretest are exempted from the final test on the last day of the week, if they choose. Those not scoring 100% must correct their errors 10 times each, in cursive, and hand in these corrections by the class period of the final test. These corrections are considered an assignment. The final spelling test does contain some extra credit, so some students who receive 100% on the pretest often choose to take the final test anyway to gain the extra credit.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE
If anything is to be accomplished this year, I must maintain order in the classroom. This means students are to show respect for me, for the work I do as their teacher, for their fellow students’ right to learn and receive instruction, and for themselves and their own education. Most disciplinary issues can be handled with my own classroom policies. This brings us to Godfather principle #1: The opportunity to behave properly is an offer you can’t refuse. Students are given a series of three warnings to correct the behavior that is hindering our progress. Consequences follow each series of warnings.
1st 1...2...3... = Student is asked to leave the classroom for 5 minutes
and receives a lunch/recess detention (green slip).
2nd 1...2...3... = Student is asked to leave the classroom for 5 minutes,
receives a lunch/recess detention (green slip), and will
write apologies to the class and teacher.
3rd 1...2...3... = Student is asked to leave the classroom for 5 minutes
and receives an after school detention.
* Students not reporting for lunch/recess detention will receive an
after school detention.
* Accumulating 3 green slips in one quarter = detention
* Accumulating 4, 5, or 6 green slips in a quarter = 2 consecutive
detentions
Once a student receives his/her second green slip, I will make contact with parents to inform them of the situation. Once a student begins to receive 2 consecutive detentions, I will ask the principal to become involved as well. Discipline beyond consecutive detentions will be determined with input from the principal. Each quarter begins with a clean slate.
Please note that discipline situations do not often progress to the point of assigning after school detentions. My purpose in outlining these procedures is not to appear threatening. Even though students make poor choices at times, and I need procedures in place to deal with these poor choices, I strive to maintain an atmosphere of forgiveness when confronted with discipline issues. This is Godfather principle #2: Classroom discipline is not personal, it’s strictly business.
Homework is assigned in most subjects on most days. I usually do not assign homework over the weekend. I almost never assign any tests or quizzes over the weekends. I cannot guarantee “no homework on the weekends,” since students have other teachers who may give assignments on Fridays.
Assignments are posted in my classroom daily as well as online. Tests are announced and posted several days in advance. Students are responsible for keeping track of what has been assigned and when it is due.
Often students make simple errors or misunderstand the material. Once the assignment has been completed and graded, or been retaught, students feel they can do a better job of mastering it. I like to give them that chance, if they are willing to put in some extra effort and work. If a student receives a “D” or “F” on a completed assignment, I will allow that student to redo the assignment within 24 hrs. for full credit. I do not allow students to redo quizzes or tests, except under extreme circumstances.
Whiteout and correction tape are not allowed in my classroom. If these items are brought into my room, they will be confiscated and thrown away. Miss Mullen and Mrs. Zimmer may still be willing to allow students to use these items, but I am not. I have whiteout and correction tape in my desk that students may temporarily borrow and use if they absolutely must.
6TH GRADE English
We will generally spend Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday working with grammar and proofreading skills. Tuesday and Friday will be days to work with our writing assignments. We will do many small assignments and one major assignment each quarter. The major assignment will be worked on gradually throughout the entire quarter. You do not need to expect much homework dealing with writing; most of that work will be done together in class.
6th Spelling
The first day of each week, the spelling assignment is given and is due on the last day of that week. During weeks with three or fewer days, I will most likely not give a spelling assignment. A pretest is also assigned for the following day. Those scoring 100% on the pretest are exempted from the final test on the last day of the week, if they choose. Those not scoring 100% must correct their errors 10 times each, in cursive, and hand in these corrections by the class period of the final test. These corrections are considered an assignment. The final spelling test does contain some extra credit, so some students who receive 100% on the pretest often choose to take the final test anyway to gain the extra credit.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE
If anything is to be accomplished this year, I must maintain order in the classroom. This means students are to show respect for me, for the work I do as their teacher, for their fellow students’ right to learn and receive instruction, and for themselves and their own education. Most disciplinary issues can be handled with my own classroom policies. This brings us to Godfather principle #1: The opportunity to behave properly is an offer you can’t refuse. Students are given a series of three warnings to correct the behavior that is hindering our progress. Consequences follow each series of warnings.
1st 1...2...3... = Student is asked to leave the classroom for 5 minutes
and receives a lunch/recess detention (green slip).
2nd 1...2...3... = Student is asked to leave the classroom for 5 minutes,
receives a lunch/recess detention (green slip), and will
write apologies to the class and teacher.
3rd 1...2...3... = Student is asked to leave the classroom for 5 minutes
and receives an after school detention.
* Students not reporting for lunch/recess detention will receive an
after school detention.
* Accumulating 3 green slips in one quarter = detention
* Accumulating 4, 5, or 6 green slips in a quarter = 2 consecutive
detentions
Once a student receives his/her second green slip, I will make contact with parents to inform them of the situation. Once a student begins to receive 2 consecutive detentions, I will ask the principal to become involved as well. Discipline beyond consecutive detentions will be determined with input from the principal. Each quarter begins with a clean slate.
Please note that discipline situations do not often progress to the point of assigning after school detentions. My purpose in outlining these procedures is not to appear threatening. Even though students make poor choices at times, and I need procedures in place to deal with these poor choices, I strive to maintain an atmosphere of forgiveness when confronted with discipline issues. This is Godfather principle #2: Classroom discipline is not personal, it’s strictly business.