Cedargrove

Students have

GOLDen

Prospects!

Golden Rule(Give of Yourself)

Follow (FTD)Teacher Directions.Line up Quietly.

(FTD)Listen Attentively.Stay focused. Participate.

(FTD)Focus on topic.Work Quietly.

(FTD)Focus on topic.Use quiet voices.

(FTD)Write LegiblyUse clean, non-torn paper.

(FTD)Use facilities during your break times.

(FTD)Share materials

(FTD)Wait for Directions.Exit with row/ group.

Own Your Actions

(Be Responsible)

Keep hands/feet to self.Stand & hold personal belongings.

Face forward, eyes on teacher. Sit up straight, chairs in, feet on floor. Raise hand to speak.

Stay on Task.Turn Assignments into designated area on time.

Stay on Topic/task. Clean up area/ put all supplies back.

Put Name, number, date & assignment title on top right corner.

Ask permission & Sign in/out. Clean up after yourself.

Use all materials as they were intended.

After excused, push in chair & walk out. Check that you have all you need.

Lead withKindness

Enter single file and be mindful of personal space.

Be open & accepting of others’ opinions. Ask on topic Questions

Organize assignments & clean desk area when completed

CooperateListen &be open & accepting of others opinions.

Turn in Homework/ class work into designated areas on time.

Use facilities as intended.

Take turns using supplies and be nice.

Keep hands/feet to self.

Prepare desk for next activity.

Do Your Best

Take out supplies & HW, place on edge of desk. Put backpack under desk. Begin morning activity.

Use supplies/ manipulatives appropriately without causing a disturbance.

Ask QuestionsFollow All written directionsAlways try

Participate in your groupTake an active role.

Take Pride in your work by checking that all is done correctly.

Be mindful of school procedures. Walk back in a timely manner.

Put all supplies back into proper place. Leave area clean.

Be sure you have all assignments & supplies before you go home.

Classroom Behavioral Expectations Matrix

Enter Directed Independent Group Bathroom/ ClassInstruction Work Work Assignments drinks Supplies Exit

Expectations

Blacktop Lineup Procedures

1.Line up at our area on blacktop

2.Line up behind the person in front of you, not next to them

3.Face forward with no talking4.Keep your hands and feet to

your self5.Walk to class when excused

in a quiet line

Lining upPracticing self control

You Can Do IT• Line up in two lines• Keep your hands and feet to yourself• Do not lean against the wall• No talking………..This is your moment to take a deep breath and relax before going into class

Morning Procedures• Enter the class quietly and begin your

day with OUT socializing• Put down your chair… carefully• Get out your homework/phones so it

can be checked/collected • Put any make up work or notes for Mrs.

Kalmar on her corner desk.• Begin the morning activity.. Daily Math,

idiom and vocab of the day, Accelerated Math

Expectations I expect you to:• Work to your full potential• Do your best work• Turn in all assignments on time• Use your time wisely • Complete your work in a timely

manner• Follow all class and school rules• Follow the procedures• Be willing to take a risk• Grow as a learner• Enjoy 6th grade

Tardies

• Be on time. School starts at 8:00• You are allowed 3 excused tardies per

trimester• If you have an unexcused tardies you get your

yellow card signed• All tardies after your 3 excused will be a yellow

card signing

Yellow Card

• The yellow card is our reward program for making good choices in behavior and study habits

• Your yellow card is to be kept in your pencil box

• Your yellow card is not to be taken home• Lost yellow cards will result in an “F”• To earn incentive you need a 3.3

Why would I sign my Yellow Card?

• Forgetting homework assignments• Not turning classwork in on time• Not following directions• Not using your time wisely• Not following the procedures• Breaking class rules• Breaking school rules• Crying…unless you are injured, we don’t cry in

6th grade

What will we be doing this year?

• Reading• Writing• Language• Spelling• Math• Science• Social Studies

• PE• Computer• Library• Mini Society• Cultural Faire• Olympics• Sixth grade

Dance & Picnic

Power

GATE Icons

• Depth and Complexity

• Content Imperatives

• Scholarliness

PROCEDURES

Focus on Mrs. Kalmar Hey You! Who Me?

• Teaching Station• SLANT• Give me 5• Lights out… Freeze

TEACHING STATION

• When you see me………………SLANT

SLANT

• S it up straight

• L ean forward• A sk and Answer questions• N od your head• T rack the speaker

Turning in

Work

• All work must have your name, #, date and assignment title on top right corner of paper. No torn papers accepted! • All assignments go in the paper trays in

front of the room. • Put the papers in the correct subject

tray; what tray will be decided by the first person to turn a paper in• Put papers in facing up• DO NOT turn papers in on Mrs. Kalmar’s

desk• Put all items for Mrs. Kalmar on the BIG

desk.

Transitions Tick, Tick, Tick… time’s a wasting

Moving from one activity to another

1. Directions2. 1 2 3 3. No Talking4. The key to a quiet and quick

transition is no talking. Transitions are not a time for talking to your neighbor

Pencil

s

• Pencils may only be sharpened during work periods

• Wait until after Mrs. Kalmar is done with the lesson before sharpening your pencil

• Sharpening pencils is a non talking activity

• You do not need permission to sharpen your pencil during your work time

• Extra pencils can be bought with society money from Mrs. Kalmar

• Hand held pencil sharpeners must have a top.

• Hand held pencil sharpeners can only be emptied during your work time not during instruction.

• No pencil shavings are to be on the floor or desk.

• Clean up any pencil shavings.• Breaking the rules will result in the

loss of the privilege• Use Mechanical! They don’t need

sharpening!

Drinks and

Restroom

• Please use the restroom and get a drink at recess

• You may bring a small water bottle to class• Please do not bring cold or frozen water bottles• No drinking water during instruction• Let’s talk about noisy bottles They can result

in the loss of the privilege• Recycle bottles• No student will be denied the use of the

restroom, however, drinks and restroom visits during class will be assessed a fee

Where Is It?• Paper• Staplers • Tape • Markers• Rulers • Scissors • Glue sticks• Hole punch

• Crayons• Office/Nurse pass• First Aid kit• Box Top/soda tops

turn in• Extra Pencils• AM scan-trons• AR Computer• Take Home work• Hmmm What

else???

Waking in LinePracticing self control the sequel

• Line up quietly in two lines• We walk quietly down the halls• We line up in 2 lines for lunch; buyers

and bringers• We walk in silence so we do not disturb

others• We keep our hands and feet to ourselves• We walk behind the person in front of us,

not next to them. There is no double parking.

End of

the Day

• Put all your work away neatly and in the correct place

• Return all materials to their correct place

• Be sure everything you need is in your back pack

• Be sure your desk is neat, inside and on top

• Carefully put up your chair• Pick up all trash around your desk• Hold your backpack In your hand, do

not put it on your back• Stand by your desk quietly until

excused

Welcome to 6th Grade

Let the Adventure Begin!