Sixth Grade Regular and Advanced Language Arts
Classroom Regulations and Grading Policy
Mrs. Jan Graham/Mrs. Susan Fowler
 REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Bring the following to class each day:
Agenda Book
Language Arts notebook (with paper, pencils, pens, highlighters)
Book for reading
 TARDINESS: You are expected to be in your desk with the required
materials and reading book when the bell rings.
If you are not
there, you will be marked tardy.
 CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
Our Mustang Motto is “Be Safe; Be
Responsible; Be Respectful.” Your responsibilities in this class
are to do the following:
attend class regularly
be on time
be prepared for class
meet deadlines (all assignments due at the beginning
use your time wisely
be actively involved as a member of a group
have a positive attitude
pay attention, listen, and learn
of class on the due date)
All students are expected to be positive, contributing members in
this class. Be polite and thoughtful of one another. We will follow
the Montford Middle School Student Handbook, the Leon County Schools
Code of Conduct Book, and the Montford Middle School Discipline Code.
Students’ conduct grades are based upon how these rules are followed
each nine weeks (see separate citizenship expectation sheet).
If
your behavior prevents our class from functioning well, I will talk
with you privately. If unacceptable behavior continues, I will ask to
meet with you and contact a parent. If this meeting is not helpful,
I will ask to meet with you and an administrator or guidance
counselor. Remember--DO THE RIGHT THING!!!!!!
 ABSENCES AND MAKEUP WORK: You are expected to make up any work
missed because of any absence.
Check the Assignment board,
Schoolwires, and Gradebook (Pinpoint) for a summary of the work
you have missed.
If anything is unclear, see me for more
explanation.
You will be given two days to make up major
assignments for each excused absence.
After that time, points
will be deducted for lateness.
However, it will be nearly
impossible for you to make up many in-class group activities if
you are absent.
In some cases, I will give you alternate
assignments, and you will need to confer with me about options.
If you know beforehand that you will be absent, please inform me
so that I can help you plan your makeup work. We need your full
participation every day!
 DISMISSAL:
I will dismiss you at the end of each class period.
 GRADED PAPERS AND HANDOUTS: Keep all graded papers and handouts
in your Language Arts notebook for reference. You will be able
to check your grade on Gradebook at any time. At the end of the
nine weeks, we will discard any unneeded papers. Tests, quizzes,
and projects count 70%. Class work and homework count 30%.
GRADING SCALE:
90
80
70
60
0
-
CITIZENSHIP:
100
89
79
69
59
A
B
C
D
F
Outstanding
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory
Classroom Expectations:
Manage Yourself
Respect Others
Follow Directions
Always Try
Make It Happen
4
3
2
1