Pick a seat. Assigned seats will begin

tomorrow.

Fill out the worksheet on your desk.

About Your Teacher

I grew up all over, but always ended back in North Carolina. I have lived in Kansas and Germany.

I like to play with my dog, CrossFit, travel and spend time with my family.

This is my second year teaching sixth grade math.

Expectations

Arrive to your seat on time and preparedRemain seated unless told otherwiseFollow directions immediatelyRespect yourself, others, and propertyClean up after yourselfWhen I raise my hand I get your undivided

attention

Rules

Follow directions quickly.Raise your hand for permission to speak.Raise your hand for permission to leave

your seat.Make smart choices.Keep your dear teacher happy.

Consequences

1. Warning

2. Point deduction

3. 4 square and contact home

4. Alternate Placement

Rewards

ClassDojo Point

Rocket Dollar

Candy

Organization

IS KEY! (and part of your grade!)

When you get a piece of paper you should write your name, core number, and date on it.

You MUST keep up with your math notebook, you will need all your notes all year long.

Your binder should contain a math tab.◦Newest item in front

Classroom Jobs

Attendance monitor– (2nd and 3rd core only) Lets teacher know at the beginning of class who is absent.

Paper returner – Return graded papers AT THE BEGINNING of class

Pencil Sharpener– Responsible for emptying the pencil sharpener each day

Line leader– (3rd core only) Lead the line to lunch and to PAVs

Door/Phone monitor– Answer the door when someone knocks, closes the door when we leave the room. Answers the phone when it rings. Should say, “This is Mrs. Beal’s room.”

Classroom Jobs

Lights monitor- Turn lights on and off as directed by teacher

Bathroom monitor – Make sure there are three people in the bathroom and they are behaving◦Boy and girl

Teacher assistant – Assist teacher with tasks when needed. For 3rd core only they will wash the tables when we leave the lunchroom.

Calculator Monitor – collects calculators at the end of class

Job Temp – Take over the job of absent student

Homeroom*No restroom during homeroom, beginning and end of

the dayBeginning of the day

◦ No talking once you enter my room◦ Grab your laptop bag and go to your seat◦ You may read a book or work on classwork/homework for any

class until 7:50am (do NOT pull out your laptop)◦ Door closes at 7:50am, anyone entering after door is closed

MUST have a note (from parent or office)◦ Warm-up time begins at 7:50am

End of the day◦ Plug in your laptop (if leaving it at school)◦ Go to your seat◦ You may talk as long as you are seated

IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW THESE RULES I WILL HAVE EXTRA WORKSHEETS YOU MUST COMPLETE- FOR A GRADE

Locker Time*

Go to your locker BEFORE coming to homeroom in the morning

You will not go back to your locker until the end of the day◦Bring your stuff for PAVs, bring your lunch /

lunch money

Lock / Locker Assignment*

Last Name, First Name

Lock Number:

Combination:

Your Number

Mrs. Beal will give you each a number for math class; this will be used for:◦Calculators◦Laptop Hooks◦Putting you in groups◦Putting you in seats

Grading

Test/Projects: 40%Quizzes: 25%

Classwork: 20%Homework: 15%

Signed Progress Reports

Every 2-3 weeks

Due the next day

Turning it in will count as a homework grade.

4 points possible◦4 points: turned in on time◦3 points: 1 day late◦2 points: 2 days late◦1 point: 3 or more days late

Homework

Almost every night

Should take 20 minutes or less, on average, to complete

Two types: notebook work and practice problems

Missing homework: Fill out your sheet in missing homework binder.-1/2 point off for everyday it is late◦ 2 missing in a row = Silent Lunch until complete

Homework – Notebook Work

Some nights you will take notesI will check it for completeness and

organization4 points possible

◦4 pts: notes are complete and organized◦3 pts: 75% of notes are complete and organized◦2 pts: 50% of notes are complete and organized◦1 pt: 25% of notes are complete and organized◦0 pts: none of the notes are complete and

organized

Homework – Practice Problems

If you are struggling, show what work/thoughts you can and move on- DO NOT LEAVE IT BLANK

I will check it for completeness- SHOW YOUR WORK (no work = no credit)

1 point will be given for each question assigned. If there were 8 problems, your score will be out of 8.

ClassworkYou may use your notes and a calculator

to help with any classwork (unless teacher says otherwise)

Graded for correctnessTypes:

◦IXL- Orange SmartScore is your grade◦VersaTiles- 12 problems, 2 points each (1 for

showing your work, 1 for correct answer)◦TRP/Article- 1 point for each answer (form A =

10 points, form B = 15 points)◦Clipboard Math◦Other (Quia, Extended Response Prompts,

Study Island, Exit Tickets, etc.)

Projects

Announced approximately a week before it is due

Late◦3 points deducted for each day it is late.

After 3 days you will have silent lunch until it is completed.

Class time to work on projectsIf you need supplies for at home, let me

know

Tests/Quizzes

Quiz each FridayIf you are absent the day before a

test/quiz, you will still be expected to take the test/quiz

Test corrections◦Required, completed as soon as test is

submittedQuiz corrections

◦Optional, due before the next quiz/test

Clipboard Math

Every day

Review ALL topics learned this year

One school week per sheet

Turn it in if you want your answers checked

Room Tour

Beginning of ClassEnter the room and go directly to your seatPut your stuff in the basket under your seatPull out your homework and warm-up notebook

◦Fill out Late Homework Sheet if you do not have your homework for ANY reason

Those with beginning-of-class jobs complete themComplete the warm-up in your warm-up notebookSharpen pencils if needed (2-3, this is the only

time!)Connect your laptop to teacher’s (then close it)

◦Grab a loaner laptop if you do not have your own

End of Class

I will tell you when to pack up, do not begin to do so until I say

When I say to, pack up your stuff, put away supplies, and throw away trash

Complete exit ticketStay seated until I tell you to line up. Line

should be:◦Straight◦Quiet◦Everyone facing forward

Bathroom UseYou will get a Bathroom Pass each quarter

with 18 slots◦18 slots for 9 weeks means you can go an average

of 2 times each weekTo request to use the restroom:

◦Sit quietly in your seat and raise 2 fingers◦I will nod if you have my permission or shake my

head if you need to wait◦When you have permission, bring your Bathroom

Pass to me◦After I sign it, sign out of the room (keep the pass)◦Sign in when you get back to the room

Leaving the room / Getting suppliesSit quietly in your seat and raise:

◦1 finger for supplies◦2 fingers for restroom ◦3 fingers for drink◦4 fingers nurse/office◦I will nod if you have my permission or shake my

head if you need to wait◦When you have permission, bring your Bathroom

Pass to me (if using the restroom or getting water).◦Sign out of the room and grab a wooden pass◦Sign in when you get back to the room

ParticipationParticipation is expected

App will be used to call on students

Moving in Class

You must raise your hand and get teacher’s permission to leave your seat for ANY reason

Keep your hands to yourself

Do not disturb other students

Do what teacher permitted and return to your seat without delay

NotebookMust have COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK

(Spiral for AVID students)Like a personalized textbook you createEach entry is two pages

◦Right side = Input (notes, foldables, charts)◦Left side = Output (practice problems,

reflections, tricks to remembering, proof of learning)

Each page: Title, Date, Page Number, Objectives (“I can…” statements)

You are responsible for keeping this up-to-date, even if you are absent

Bring to class EVERY DAY

Notebook (cont.)Graded 2 ways

◦ Informal checks Usually 1 per week 4 points possible Complete

◦Formal checks 1-2 times each quarter 12 points possible Learning Grade & Effort Grade

Absent◦Check “While you were out..”

Blue folders- classwork (if there were handouts) Manila folders- homework (if there were handouts)

◦See website or trusted friend to copy notes All homework, classwork, notes, and lessons will be

posted daily.

Notebook (cont.)Lost or Damaged Notebook

◦Tell Mrs. Beal AS SOON AS POSSIBLE◦Continue working on new assignments◦Stay after school or work during lunch to rebuild

notebook

Storing Notebook◦If it is homework, obviously it must go home◦If not needed for homework it can stay in your

locker or in Mrs. Beal’s room

Sharpening Your Pencil

Can be done at anytime if using your own handheld pencil sharpener

If using the class sharpener, can only be sharpened during warm-up time◦You should have 2-3 sharp pencils for class

One at a time at the pencil sharpener, stay seated until sharpener is available

Food and DrinksYou must have a food/drink pass to

eat/drink in classYour food:

◦May not contain nuts◦Does not distract you from what is happening in

class◦Doesn’t require a spoon, fork or knife◦Does not need to be refrigerated or heated◦Cannot be eaten while using a computer

You clean up after yourself

Missed Class*Excused or Suspended: can make up workUnexcused: cannot make up workMust have note within 3 days of absence

You are responsible for finding out what you missed while you were absent◦Check the absent bin (during warm-up time)◦Complete Late Homework Slip (during warm-up

time)◦Check my webpage

Must make-up missed notebook work, homework, test/quiz; other assignments excused

Late to classNeed to have a note from teacher, office

or parent (for homeroom)◦If you do not have one you will be sent back to

get one◦Put this note in basket on the corner of my desk

Do not disturb other students as you enter the room and quietly close the door behind you

Unprepared

First ask a classmate, near your seat, to borrow what you need

If they cannot help you, ask another classmate near your seat

If the second classmate cannot help, ask the teacher.

Computer Use

ALWAYS hold your computer with BOTH hands

ALWAYS connect to Mrs. Beal’s laptop (SMART Sync)

When computers are not being used they should be closed

Access only those programs and websites as directed by your teacher

Do not touch another student’s computer