Welcome to Ms.

Sharkeys 6th Grade Language Arts Class

Materials needed every day:
A 2-2.5 three ring binder devoted strictly to this class (due TH 9/ 8)
Five dividers, labeled:
W.O.W. Words
Reading*
Writing*
Grammar
Roots & Fixes
Folder for graded work
Loose leaf paper in sections marked with an asterisk
A blue or black pen and highlighter
Pencils (with good erasers)
Post-it notes
A composition notebook (spiral or marble) ( due TH 9/ 8
A book of your choice for Independent Reading ( due TH 9/ 8
Grading
Homework: 15%
Classwork: 20%
Quizzes: 30%
Essays/Projects/Tests: 35%
Do Now
When students arrive to class, they are expected to come in, sit down, and get right to work. A daily Do Now
will be completed and students are expected to follow the assignment directions. Each day of the week will
have a specific Do Now (for example, Tuesday is W.O.W.)
Written Work
All work must have a full heading. The heading is as follows:
Name:
Date:
Assignment Name:
Period:
Absent/Missed Work
In the event that a student is absent, he or she is responsible for finding out what was missed and
then completing those assignments.
Students have one day for every day absent to complete the missed work. If the student missed a
test or quiz, the student needs to make arrangements with the teacher to make it up. S
tudents who
fail to make up a test/quiz (or do not speak to Ms. Sharkey) one week after their return to school
will receive a zero for that test or quiz.
Students are encouraged to check the Weebly or Google Classroom. When you return to school, go
immediately to the Absent Bin to pick up worksheets from when you were out (Folders are labeled by
date).

Late Work
All assignments must be handed in on time. Late assignments will not be given full credit unless a
valid reason for tardiness is submitted by not, email, or phone call from a parent or guardian. Any
homework assignment that is handed in late without a valid note will be work, at most, 70%.
Projects, writing assignments, or any other assignment given more than one weeks notice to
complete will lose 10 points for every day late (The only exception is when you are absent).
6th Grade Homework Policy: In the event of missing/incomplete homework, you will receive a zero
for the assignment and be required to stay after school THAT DAY to conference with the teacher
and complete the assignment. The homework zero is not erased and becomes part of the students
average. During the First Marking Period, three missed assignments results in parent contact. If you
receive your 4th homework zero, you will be assigned a central detention. During the Second and
Third Marking Periods, two missed assignments results in parent contact and a third results in a
central detention. During the Fourth Marking Period, one missed assignments results in parent
contact and a second results in a central detention.
Extra Help
Please make prior arrangements with the teacher to discuss a time/day that is convenient for both
parties. The best way to contact Ms. Sharkey is by email (rsharkey@littlesilverschools.org) or through
Weebly.
What I expect from you:
What you can expect from me:
1) 100% cooperation, 100% of the time.
1)100% of my efforts to provide an excellent education
2) Your absolute best effort.
2) An interesting and challenging learning experience.
Classroom Guidelines:
1) Be Ready
a) Have your pencil sharpened before class
b) Bring all materials and books to class
c) Begin Do Now immediately
d) Transition between activities in a timely manner
2) Be Responsible
a) Complete assignments on time
b) Be accountable for your own actions
c) Keep track of due dates and be prepared for them
d) One person may use the bathroom at a time. Place the pass on your desk, sign out, sign
back in, and replace the pass next to the log when you return.
3) Be Respectful
a) Respect yourself, others, and the classroom.
b) Listen when someone else is speaking
c) Follow directions the first time they are given
d) Raise your hand to contribute to class discussion
Class Procedures:
1. Students will pack up and line up only when the teacher dismisses the students.
2. Students will listen for instructions when an emergency signal is heard.
3. Students will find the homework on the board every day.
4. Students will get their own make-up work when they return from an absence or check the teachers
Weebly site or Google Classroom.

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Students will stop any discussion when an announcement is made

Students will put a heading at the top of each assignment.
Student will sharpen pencils before class begins of during independent work, not when someone is
speaking.
All school rules apply in this classroom.
Students will follow all guidelines and procedures when a substitute is present.

Dear Parent or Guardian,

I am delighted to spend this school year with your child. In order to maintain strong
communication during the year, I would like to take a moment to exchange contact information.
Please provide as much contact information as you can or wish to below, which I will keep for
my records.

To contact me, you can reach me by email r sharkey@littlesilverschools.org

Mother

Father

Name:
Daytime/Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Home Phone:
Email Address:
Please place an asterisk next to the preferred method of contact.

I have read and am aware of the 6th

grade Language Arts classroom rules and procedures. I will work hard
to honor them and I understand that there will be consequences if I choose to break them.

Student Signature:

X_________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature:

X__________________________________________________
Date
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