Welcome to 6th grade!Ms. Shipley

Room 102Reading, Writing, & ESL

SUCCESS!

This presentation contains everything you need to know to

have a successful school year!

Discipline & Respect

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

1.Come prepared! Bring your chapter book, paper, pencils, homework, agenda, etc.

2.Follow the teacher’s directions and all classroom and school procedures.

3.Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

4.Use appropriate language – no teasing, put-downs, or inappropriate texting.

Discipline PLAN

Students are expected to behave in a respectful manner. Discipline issues may be handled through detentions, office referrals, etc.

DETENTIONBEFORE SCHOOL DETENTION You will serve your detention before school, at a time set by the teacher.

LUNCH DETENTION You will serve your detention in my classroom during your lunch period.

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION You will serve your detention after school, for a designated period of time. Students serving detention after school will not be allowed to ride the bus. They must be picked up by a parent or guardian.

ACTION PLANIf you are given a detention, you may need to complete an “Action

Plan” form, where you will be responsible for determining:

• The PROBLEM

• What is CAUSING the problem

• The PLAN you will use to SOLVE the problem

CHARACTER COUNTS!

TRUSTWORTHINESS AND INTEGRITY – Do what you say you’ll do!

RESPECT – Treat others as you would like to be treated!

RESPONSIBILITY – Be accountable for your choices!

FAIRNESS – Take turns and share!

CARING – Be compassionate and show you care!

CITIZENSHIP – Do your share to make your community and school better!

RULES OF RESPECTR: Respect is shown to all.E: Everyone works to their full potential.S: Speak with proper volume and language.P: Please talk when appropriate.E: Everyone keeps hands, feet, objects, and

gestures to themselves.

C: Classes begin on time with all materials and homework needed.

T: Teachers’ directions are followed the first time.

PANTHER PRIDEP Personal Responsibility for

Attitude, Actions, AttendanceR Respect for Self and OthersI Integrity in Thoughts and DeedsD Determination to Be the Best

You Can BeE Enthusiasm in Work and Play

PROCEDURES

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Daily Schedule•Agendas•Reading Sponge Time•Reading•Break•Writing Sponge Time•Writing & Vocabulary•Closure

OUR CLASSROOM• Entering the Classroom,

Tardies• Seating Chart• Beginning Class• Getting Your Attention

(“Give Me Five”)• Agendas• Sponge Time• Homework• Turning in Homework,

Absences• Passes – Nurse, Library,

CMC, Bathroom• Turning in Daily Work &

Tests

• Passing Out/Collecting Papers

• Grading Papers• Art Supplies• Asking for Help• Finished with Work• Classroom Library• Journals• Breaks• Emergencies• Going to Lunch (4th

Period)• Dismissal from Class• End of the Day (6th and 7th

Periods)

Entering Class

You are expected to enter the class quietly,

sit down, and begin working. Once you have entered the classroom, you are in and working!

TARDIES

You are expected to be in your seat

and ready to work when the bell rings,

or you will be marked TARDY. Excessive TARDIES will result in a

phone call home.

Seating Chart

Your assigned seat has a number in the upper right-hand corner of

the desk.

Please talk to Ms. Shipley if there is any reason why you may need

to change seats.

BEGINNING CLASS1. Bring your journal and your classroom folder to your desk.

2. Write in your agenda.

3. Begin working on Sponge Time.

ATTENTION

If I need to get the attention of the entire class, I will simply raise my hand and wait until

everyone is ready to continue.

“GIVE ME FIVE”

AGENDASIn your agenda, write down what we will be doing in Reading and Writing, the Homework Assignment, and the

Objective.

I will check agendas every Friday.

All information can be found on the SOUTH whiteboard.

Sponge Time“Sponge Time” is your

chance to soak up some knowledge!

During this time, you are answering questions

in your journal that are displayed on the

MIMIO or ELMO, written on the WEST whiteboard, or placed on your desk.

Homework

Homework will be given every MONDAY and

WEDNESDAY.Please use your

Homework Folder to keep organized!

Turning in Homework

Homework is turned in at the beginning of class, BEFORE

the bell rings.

Homework should be placed in your class period’s bucket

located on the EAST counter.

ABSENCES• Parent notes for absences should be taken

to the office.

• If you are absent, you are responsible for making up the work that you missed. There are folders located on the EAST wall of the classroom for each class period. Locate your class period folder, then look for any notes, worksheets, tests, homework assignments, etc., with your name on them. You will be given adequate time to complete your work. Please see Ms. Shipley if you have any questions.

PASSESNURSE PASSYou must request a NURSE PASS from your teacher. Do NOT stop by the nurse’s office between classes unless it is an emergency.

LIBRARY PASSYou must request a LIBRARY PASS from your teacher before going to the library to check out a book.

CMC PASSIf you need to go to CMC to take a test, complete classroom work, etc., you must have a pass from your teacher.

BATHROOM PASS• If you need to use the bathroom during

class, you MUST have your agenda with you.

• Passes to use the drinking fountain will NOT be given.

• When possible, please take your bathroom and water breaks between classes or during the 10 minute morning break.

Turning in Daily Work & Tests

When completed, daily work and tests should be turned in to your class period’s bucket

located on the EAST counter.

Passing out/Collecting Papers

Papers will be passed out and collected by the

teacher or designated student. Please listen for instructions.

Grading PapersMany times papers will be graded

during class. When grading in class, only mark

answers with an X that are INCORRECT.

Do NOT mark answers that are correct.

Asking for HelpIf you need help or have a

question, simply raise your hand and I will get to

you as soon as I can! Or….you can write your question

on a piece of paper and place it on my desk.

Finished with Work?

If you finish your work early, please work on your

WIWO or readyour library book.

Classroom Library• To check out books from the classroom

library, please see Ms. Shipley.

• Any books not returned in a timely manner will result in a phone call home.

• Lost books must be paid for or replaced.

Journals

Journals are kept on the EAST counter in your class period

BASKET.

These are interactive journals where you will keep information

introduced in class pertaining to Reading & Writing.

BreakS• There is a 5 minute break

between classes and a 10 minute break in the morning (after 2nd period).

• This is the time to use the restroom or get a drink.

• Students MUST be in their seats before the TARDY bell rings.

EmergenciesFIRE DRILLKnow your safety zone.

TORNADO DRILLKnow your safety zone.Know the correct seating position.

LOCKDOWNStay in your room, stay quiet, and listen for teacher instructions.

LUNCH4th Period – “A” Lunch Students• WALK down the hallway to the cafeteria – take your

backpack. • After lunch, you will walk QUIETLY to your

classroom as other classes will be in session.

5th Period – “B” Lunch Students• Your teacher will release you for lunch – no bell will

sound as other classes will be in session.• After you are released from the lunchroom, go to

your 6th period class.

Please be respectful to the wonderful people in the cafeteria!

Dropping Off Lunches

Any student in my 3/4 period class may drop off their lunch in my classroom before school.

The bin is located on the EAST side of the classroom

underneath the countertop.

Class DismissalAfter the bell rings,

your teacher will dismiss you.

Do NOT pack up or leave your seats until instructed by

the teacher.

End of the Day

My 7th period class is responsible for:

• Picking up the classroom• Stacking the chairs

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OUTSIDE OF THE

CLASSROOM

Procedures• Lunch Room• Morning Break• Hallway – Between Classes• Hallway – During Class• Bus• Before School

Lunch Room• Line up quietly.• “Hot lunchers” will line up starting against the EAST wall.• If you bring your lunch, you may sit down and start eating.• When the lunch monitors raise their hand, please quiet down.• If you run out of lunch money, you can still get a sandwich.• Silent lunch may be enforced.• Cell phones may be used during “snack time” in the lunchroom.• Leave the lunchroom quietly.

MORNING BREAKFollowing 2nd period, there will be a 10

minute break. Students will be able to use the restroom, get a drink,

ask teachers about assignments, socialize, use their phones, etc.

Students will not be allowed to “hang out” in teacher classrooms, but will be able

to go to the gym, the cafeteria, the library, or stay in the hallways.

HallwayBETWEEN CLASSES• Walk!• Stay to the right.• Be respectful of all students.

DURING CLASS• Walk in a single file line.• No talking.• Stay to the right.• Be respectful of your classmates.

BusFollow all bus rules.

Be respectful to the bus driver and other students.

Disruptive behavior on the bus may result in

a loss of bus privileges and disciplinary action at school.

Before School Locations

Entry to the school is not permitted until 7:00 a.m.

When you enter the building, you must go to the cafeteria to eat breakfast, or to the gym to wait

for class to start.

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WHAT ELSE?

TIME CHANGE!7:35 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

TUTORING3:05 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Need to Know!• Our School Year• Respectful

Language• Cell Phones• Dress Code• Parent Contact• Classroom

Posting of Important Info

• Teacher Website

• Vocabulary• PLORE• STAAR Testing• Book to Read• Grading• Tutoring• U.I.L.• Ms. Shipley

Our School Year• AR Reading, Novels• Book Projects• Vocabulary• Journaling• Technology• Learning for Life!

RESPECTPlease use respectful

language when speaking to teachers and staff at school.

“Yes, ma’am.”; “No, ma’am.”“Yes, sir.”; “No sir.”

CELL PHONES

•Cell phones may be used during class for educational purposes when instructed by the teacher.

•There is no texting or making phone calls during class. Repeated offenses will result in disciplinary action.

•If you have asked permission to use the restroom during class, you must leave your phone in the classroom.

•Cell phones may be used at lunch during a designated time.•Cell phones may be used during breaks.

DRESS CODE• Hair color must be a natural color.• No hats in the building.• Length of shorts, skirts, and dresses must be to the knee.• Holes in clothing must be below the

knee.• Only appropriate slogans on shirts.

Parent Contact

Parents will be contacted by email or phone due to

disruptive behavior, missing assignments,

poor performance on tests and daily work, etc.

Posting of Important Info

WEST Whiteboard• Daily Schedule• Date• Did You Know…..?

SOUTH Whiteboard• Homework•Today in Class• Objective• Vocabulary Words• Calendar

Teacher WebsiteAll Huddleston teachers have a website

where you can check on homework assignments, see your vocabulary words,

etc.

http://www.princetonisd.net

Training on the website will be held the first week of school.

VocabULARY Words

• Every Friday, you will learn 10 new vocabulary words.

• Homework regarding your vocabulary words will be given on Friday and due the following week.

• Many times in class you will do an activity to help you with your words.

• Tests will be given every Thursday.

PLORE

PLORE is a method used to help you organize and better understand your

reading passages. There is a poster on the

WEST wall to help you during the school year.

STAAR TESTING

Sixth graders take the STAAR tests for

Reading and Math in April.

Book to Read

You must bring a book with you to class every

day.

Grading• 80% of your grade will be daily

work and tests.• 20% of your grade will be 6

weeks tests – reading, writing, and essay.

• Late homework will always be accepted, but there will be a deduction in your grade.

TUTORINGTutoring is for those students who need

to polish their skills, NOT to make up work!

SCHEDULE (3:05 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.):•Monday & Wednesday – Math/Science•Tuesday & Thursday – ELAR/Social Studies

U.I.L.• The U.I.L. “Dream Team” is broken down into many categories, such as spelling, listening, dictionary skills, art smart, music memory, etc.• Teams, coached by teachers, practice from September – February.• The competition will be held on February 15th.• All participants will go on a field trip at the end of the school year!

MS. SHIPLEY•Two sons – Evan is in 9th grade and Ryan is in 7th grade.•Getting married in November to Mike Clark who has two

sons – Kyle in 7th grade and Kody in 5th grade.•Dog named “Z”.•My high school graduating class had 46 students.•Graduated from the University of Illinois – home of the “Fighting Illini”.•Lived in Illinois, New Jersey, Florida, and Texas.•Love to travel, read, run, play volleyball, and bake

brownies.•Worked at many jobs – Director of Communications,

Camp Counselor, Human Resources for the Chicago White Sox, Magazine Journalist, etc., before becoming a teacher.

•Teaching is not a job, but an amazing way of life!

Guess what?You are all special, wonderful, and smart!

You are not allowed to say “I can’t” because you can do anything!

I know you will work hard and do your best!

Please don’t be afraid to ask questions!You should come to class with a positive

attitude!I am here to help you!

I believe in you!

Let’s have a FANTASTIC school year!