6a kyrene akimel a-al middle school 2015-2016. team 6a nuts and bolts beth snyder- science shannon...
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Team 6A Nuts and Bolts
Beth Snyder- Science
Shannon Olson- Principles of Algebra
Bill Robinson- World History
Meredy Smith- Language Arts
We work together to provide the best learning environment for our kids.
Weekly discussions about student successes and needs
Assignment, test coordination as best we can
Create a team “family” to include all students
Communication to Parents
eBlasts- team newsletters will be sent home with important information or upcoming events.
Text alerts- subscribe to 6A text messages. Quick reminders of due dates or school/team events
Team Website- homework agenda for each class
Student Agenda- students are responsible for filling out and knowing what is assigned and due
Parent Vue and Student Vue- check grades at any time
Discipline Policy First step
Tell student to stop
Describe expected behavior
Second Step
Refocus student to another teacher
Refocus examples:
-minor disruptions
-low level disrespect towards
teachers, students, property
Second step continued
Lunch DT examples:
- Gum use (after warning)
- 3rd tardy (parent contacted)
- Multiple personal electronics
policy offenses
THIRD STEP—Time Out to ISI
examples:
-major disruption
-higher level disrespect toward teachers,
students, property
ADMINISTRATOR MANAGED
(conduct referral from teacher)
1. Repetitive and/or extreme teacher managed behavior
violations
2. Bullying (aggressive language, threats, harassment
of students or teachers)
3. Fighting or aggressive physical contact
4. Sexual harassment
5. Major dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, forgery,
theft)
Positive Incentives
Team Days- designed to be fun for students that are academically and behaviorally in good standing. Students that need extra time or assistance will use these days to get caught up.
P.R.I.D.E.- campus wide program to “catch” kids doing the right thing. PRIDE tickets are put into a drawing each week.
FOL’s (front of the line)
SOTW- to recognize the efforts of students in the classroom
SOTM- again to recognize, but this is above and beyond
Successful Students!
iClass, Learning Lab and Homework Club are all provided in an effort to help students experience the highest success possible and to fulfill their learning potential!
Homework Club Purpose: Students who did not complete work in class or
for homework are required to attend Homework Club to finish assignments.
Student receives a pass to go to Homework Club at lunch.
Students may still purchase a lunch before going to Homework Club, or bring a lunch from home.
Students have lunch at Homework Club while finishing their work.
Attendance is required is assigned.
Learning Lab
Offered to all students.
Learning Lab provides extra help for school assignments, quiet place to study, opportunity to get caught up on work missed due to absence, etc.
Attendance is voluntary.
iClass – First part of First Quarter
During the First Quarter, 6th Grade iClass will provide all students with foundations they need for success in middle school.
Topics will include: study skills, social skills, team-building, leadership, how to get and stay organized, extracurricular opportunities for middle school students, and more!
2nd Quarter and Onward… Students who are identified as being in need
of intervention services in reading, writing and math will meet with teachers who will provide these services.
Students are identified for intervention by analyzing data from a variety of assessments.
Assessment is done on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
Students may move into or out of intervention groups fluidly, as their academic needs change.
Exploration
Students not in intervention groups will be scheduled into classes that provide exploration in a variety of topics!
These could include connections to science, the arts, technology, community service and health/fitness.