GMS Mission The mission of Granbury Middle School is to provide a safe instructional environment that develops good citizens by equipping students with the knowledge

and skills to achieve their potential as lifelong learners.

Gary Childs

Phone Number: 817-408-4850

Email:gary.childs@granburyisd.org

Conference Period:3rd 10:12-10:53

Teacher Tutoring Time(s):4:00-4:30

Subject Area Tutoring Times:

Course Description• Language Arts• Learning Better

Reading Techniques• Learning Writing

Techniques• TAKS Preparation

Student Behaviors• Be Prompt

• Do NOT ask to leave the classroom without your agenda.

• No agenda = No exit

• Once a student enters a classroom, he/she will not be allowed to leave unless it is an emergency or unless they are called to the office.

Student Behaviors• Be Prepared

– Have these materials with you EVERY DAY:• Textbook• Agenda• Writing Utensil• Completed Assignment

• Requesting to leave to get one of the required materials will result in being marked tardy for the class period.

• Students must use the restroom during the five minute passing period and should not be late to class. It is NOT allowable to come to class and ask permission to be late so you can use the restroom. Take care of business during your five minute passing period.

StudentStudent BehaviorsBehaviors• Be a polite and positive participant

– Speak only when given permission, and listen when others are speaking

– Raise your hand and be called on by the teacher before you speak.

• Be productive– Turn in work on time and always do your best– Use class-time given to work on assignments

• Be a problem solver– Correct problems quickly and peacefully before

they escalate

Student Behaviors

Insubordination:• Students must courteously and

respectfully comply with the directives of any staff member at all times.

• Failure to comply with the directives of school personnel acting in the performance of their duties will be considered insubordination and subject to immediate disciplinary action (referral).

Student Behaviors• Be Respectful to

Others• Be on time• Bring Materials

Show Respect• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and

practice strong moral values. You must respect yourself before anyone else will respect you.

• Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with the politeness and respect you would expect them to treat you with.

• Honor the ideas and opinions of others. • Offer to help those that need help.• Be responsible with property and belongings.

– If you borrow something, put it away– Do NOT mark on furniture– Sit in chairs

Promote Life-Long LearningYou can develop lifelong learning traits:• By showing curiosity about human

nature and how the world works• By seeking and valuing diversity• By persisting in seeking out new

solutions• By using your unique talents and

intelligence to promote positive change

• By learning and applying technological tools to solve problems

Materials List• Journal• Writing Tools• Library Books

Policies• Policies &

consequences outlined in the student handbook will be strictly enforced.

• No food, water or gum in class.

• Be in your seat and quiet when the bell rings.

Other Classroom Policies• Be in seat when bell

rings• Begin work on

bellringer activity

Make-Up Work• Students will normally have one day for each

day absent, plus one additional day to make up missed work.

• If the student knew of the assignment well in advance of the absence, it may be due immediately upon return as determined by the teacher.

• Teachers may also assign additional work to ensure students have sufficient opportunity to master the essential knowledge and skill or to meet course requirements.

• A student who does not make up assigned work within the time allotted by the teacher will be referred to the Z.A.P. Policy.

• Responsibility for requesting and completing make-up work rests entirely upon the student.

• It is your responsibility to remember to turn in assignments, and it is not your teacher's responsibility to remind you.

Grading• Minor Grades – 60%

– Examples:

• Major Grades – 30%– Examples:

• Common Assessment – 10%

Late WorkLATE WORK POLICY• Students in Pre-AP classes

will have one day to turn in late work. Late work will receive no grade higher than 80.

• Late work in regular classes will be accepted for 3 days.

• One day late will receive a grade no higher than 80

• Two days late will receive a grade no higher than 70

• Three days late will receive a grade no higher than 60

Parent-Student Communication

AGENDAS AND ASSIGNMENTS• Students are required to write down their daily assignments

in their student agenda. Class time is given for this purpose. Parents should check their child's agenda on a daily or weekly basis for completion. Agendas will be checked regularly, and students will be held accountable for filling them out completely.

EMAIL ALERTS • Parents may sign up for Email Alerts by logging onto the

GISD website at www.granburyisd.org.PHONE CALLS:• Parents will be notified of academic or discipline concerns.TEACHER WEB SITE• Information can be obtained by visiting my website at the

following link:_______________________

My Pledge To Students:• I will work hard with

you to insure you succeed.