Welcome to 6th grade Language Arts! I look forward to working with you and your student on their educational journey as the year begins. Please do not hesitate to contact me if ever you, or your child, have any questions or concerns<\/p>\n
.\u00a0You can reach me at:\u00a0 dailine@dearbornschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n Recommended Supplies<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Shared Supplies Wish List<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Daily Expectations: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.<\/strong> Our classrooms are protected environments!\u00a0 This means that students will respect everyone, treat them kindly and follow the student code of conduct.\u00a0 All students will participate in the Positive Behavior Intervention System established at Bryant Middle School.\u00a0 Bully behavior will NOT be tolerated. Our goal is to assist your child in better decision making and hold them accountable for their decisions.<\/p>\n Planners<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Students are expected to carry a planner at all times school-wide. They are a part of their identification as a student at Bryant Middle School. If a student is found in the hallway without a planner they will immediately be sent back to class. \u00a0Lost planners will need to be replaced at the owner\u2019s expense ($5.00) as soon as possible!<\/p>\n Participation and Grading<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Students should arrive to class on time with the materials necessary for success. They are expected to participate daily and complete all assignments on time, including homework. Student work is expected to be neat and demonstrate their best ability. Formative assessments will represent 20% of their report card grade. Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of material presented in class. Tests, quizzes, and projects represent 80% of a student\u2019s grade.<\/p>\n Grading Scale:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n 100-99 = A+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 89-88 = B+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 79-78 = C+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 69-68 = D+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 59-0 = E<\/p>\n 98-93 = A\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 87-83 = B\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 77-73 = C\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 67-63 = D<\/p>\n 92-90 = A-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 82-80 = B-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 72-70 = C-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 62-60 = D-<\/p>\n Additional Help<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Test and quiz retakes are available at the teacher\u2019s discretion. Students will be notified in class and on my iBlog for retake dates.<\/strong> Students with missing work from that unit cannot<\/strong> retake a test.\u00a0 Students must first meet with Mrs. Dailing for a tutoring session before retaking a test. Sessions can be before school, during lunch, or after school and needs to be scheduled with Mrs. Dailing beforehand. Additionally, parents must sign<\/u> the original test before the retake date.\u00a0 <\/strong>If a test was taken electronically, parent signature must be in planner indicating acknowledgment of original grade.<\/p>\n Homework<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Exposure to reading (especially through different media) is important in developing vocabulary for fluency and comprehension. All 6th<\/sup> grade students are required to read a total of 100 minutes per week<\/strong>. Students will be held accountable for their chosen reading through One-Pagers and various formative C.E.R. (claim, evidence, reasoning) responses throughout the year. Students are required to turn in a total of two One-Pagers<\/strong> on their chosen novels each marking period.<\/strong> This means each student is reading a minimum<\/em> of 8 novels during their 6th<\/sup> grade year. More information on One-Pagers will be given at a later date. Additionally, any work not completed in class (Newsela Article of the Week, MobyMax, ReadTheory, in-class assignments, projects, etc.) will need to be completed at home and turned in by the assignments due date.<\/p>\n Students should be reading a \u201cGood Fit\u201d book within their Lexile range (not too hard, not too easy). Please help your child choose appropriate books throughout the year. We will be visiting the school library bi-weekly and I have a classroom library they may borrow from. Outside books (from local library or store) are welcome as well.<\/p>\n Attendance<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n In order for your child to be as successful as they possibly can be, I encourage them to be present (both physically and mentally) every day to prevent falling behind. Each day in Language Arts class builds on the day prior so daily attendance and a healthy breakfast are essential. If a student misses a day due to illness (or other excused reason) they need to check the blog for what they missed and see me immediately. Some work can be made up during class, other work will be sent home. Late\/missing work will not be accepted the last week of the card-marking.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Parent\/Student Connect: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for this invaluable tool immediately! This tool will provide you and your child with a way to monitor progress in class.<\/p>\n https:\/\/dearbornschools.org\/resources\/parents<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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