Mrs. Grandon’s 6th Grade Social Studies & Core-2nd Semester Expectations
As a measure to continue building success for our sixth grade students and prepare them for
seventh grade, please take a moment to review our class policies as we begin the new semester.
Learning Environment:
My goal is for students to learn in an environment that is safe, positive, and fun! I want all
students to feel safe to ask questions and have the freedom express their thinking. Students are
expected to treat themselves and others with courtesy and respect at all times.
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Classroom Norms
Be respectful and kind.
Be prepared.
Be punctual.
Have a positive attitude.
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Rewards
Praise
Happy notes
Earn tickets for raffle
Calls/emails home
Awards
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Consequences
Warning
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Call/email home
Detention
Office referral
In addition to these norms created by the class, students will also be held accountable for
following directions, working cooperatively, using class time wisely, and coming to class
prepared to do their best.
Materials for Learning:
In order to be prepared to learn, students must always bring the following materials to Social
Studies and Core classes.
inder or accordion folder
Highlighter (any color)
sharpened /mechanical pencils
Silent reading book
Minder Binder
Red pen for grading
Homework:
Homework will be based on the learning that occurs in class. When given, it most often will be
a follow-up to a lesson or review of a previously taught skill/strategy. It may also be research or
frontloading of a concept we will discuss in class. Homework due dates are given along with
assignments and should be turned in accordingly. Furthermore, any incomplete classwork is
expected to be completed as homework and returned the following day.
Absences/Work Policy
Daily student attendance is vital, as group discussions and classroom interactions are
challenging to reconstruct. Students are responsible for making up both class work and
homework given on the days missed. In case of an absence, the student should see his or her
Study Buddy (listed in the Minder Binder), check the homework board for requested
assignments, and/or check homework assignments listed on my website. Absence from class
does not excuse anyone from completing assignments or taking tests. Students have one day to
make up work for each day absent from class. All tests/quizzes will need to be made up upon
the student’s return to school.
Mrs. Grandon’s 6th Grade Social Studies & Core-2nd Semester Expectations
Late Work Policy
Virtually all middle school teachers will tell you that the single biggest cause for poor grades is
failure to turn in assignments on time. Homework and class work will only be accepted late
for half credit. Late assignments will only be accepted within two weeks of the due date.
Communication:
Communication and building partnerships are they key to success. Please know that I can
always be reached by email or phone. If you have a concern or a success that you would like to
share, please don’t hesitate to do so.
Contact info: email: egrandon@losal.org
phone: (562) 799-4740 ext. 76206
In addition, information will be posted on my website at: www.losal.org/oak (click on
“Teachers,” then Grandon). Students are expected to check the website at the beginning of
the week to be informed of class assignments.
Online Grades
Grades are based on completion and quality of classwork, projects, presentations, quizzes, tests,
homework, and class participation. Each assignment or project will have a specific point value.
All assignments are expected to be completed neatly, turned in on time, and display a student’s
best effort.
Parents and students are able to monitor progress through Aeries Browser Interface (ABI). This
will prove to be an easy way to check current grades and/or missing assignments. The web
address is http://parent.losal.org. More information on Aries is provided in the main office.
Students are expected to check their grades in ABI weekly to check for missing
assignments.
PLEASE COMPLETE & DETACH THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THIS PAGE
AND RETURN TO SCHOOL BY: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST.
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I understand the classroom policies and expectations I am held accountable for in Mrs.
Grandon’s sixth grade Social Studies and Core classes.
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I understand the classroom policies and expectations my child held accountable for in
Mrs. Grandon’s sixth grade Social Studies and Core classes.
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