6A

KYRENE AKIMEL A-AL MIDDLE SCHOOL

2015-2016

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.

Extra Help!

Learning Lab May be before or after school - TBD Computers, a printer and help is

available

Homework Club

During lunch Will be assigned at teacher discretion Complete homework or get ahead