IIAM 6th Grade Academy: 7/20/08

Mrs. Tangelia Terrell
Email: Tangelia.Terrell@imagineschools.com
Phone: 678-384-8920

Consider the following quotes:
"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them."
--- Mark Twain
"Happy is he who has laid up in his youth, and held fast in all fortune, a genuine and passionate love of reading."
--- Rufus Choate

Course Description
This course is rigorous and standards-based; allowing students the opportunity to enhance their abilities through daily Reading and Writing Workshops. Students will explore various genres and themes; improve analytical skills; and use several literary devices and strategies to advance skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Georgia Performance Standards will be taught during this course and used to evaluate students’ work. Please refer to the Georgia Performance Standards for detailed listings of standards. (www.georgiastandards.org)

What to Expect
Novels and books of various genres will be assigned during the school year. We plan to read at least five books together as a class and students will be expected to read 20 books on their own and present a well planned book report project. Please be advised that all books assigned must be read. You may choose to check the book out from your local library or purchase it from a local bookstore.

Supply List
You may find the Middle School Supply List at http://www.iamableton.org/cms/ . In addition to those items on the Middle School Supply List that must be purchased, here are some things which will be useful in my class.
White Out
Thesaurus
Play-Doh (Day 1)
1 Spiral Notebook
3 Ring Binder (Divided into the following sections)
DOL/Grammar
Spelling/Vocabulary (worksheets and tests)
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Miscellaneous – Notes, Handouts, etc.
Blue or Black Ink Pen (All final writing assignments must be submitted in blue or black ink. All typed projects should be double-spaced and in 12 pt. font.

Classroom Rules:
Each student will receive a copy of the classroom rules in class. The following is the discipline plan that we will use. We encourage you, the student, to be responsible for your behavior.
Positive recognition will include praise, positive notes and special privileges.
Consequences:
Conference with involved teacher
Conference with counselor
Conference with parent
In-school suspension
Out of the Academy (Out of School, OSS) Suspension 3-5 days
Transfer to another school
The teacher has the right to send the student to the principal immediately for any action or behavior that is considered severe.

Grading:
A. Major tests – 15% worth 100 pts.
B. Quizzes – 10% worth 10 pts.
C. Homework – 10% worth 100 pts.
D. Projects – 40% worth 100 pts.
E. Daily Work/ Participation – 25% worth 100 pts.
Make Up Work: Make-up work is the student’s responsibility to complete. Students have one week to make-up a missed test. It is the student's responsibility to arrange a date/time for any test make-up.
Late Work: A 5-point deduction will be taken for each day a homework assignment is late. A 10-point deduction will be taken for each day a project is late. All assignments are due during the class period on the due date.
Computer Use
Students will have access to computers for word-processing. However, students MUST have signed parental permission for Internet use on school grounds. (Board Policy 6240)
Academic honesty- Receiving or giving information for an assignment is cheating and when caught in the act students will not receive credit nor receive the opportunity for a chance of make-up. Plagiarism is not acceptable: If a student takes information from the Internet or any printed resources without a citation, it is considered plagiarism and will result in a reduction in grade.

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