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General DMACC Information; Contracts,Compensation & Benefits; Classroom Policies,Procedures & Guidelines; Faculty Resources; Student Resources; Human Resources Policies. Classroom management techniques are the methods that teachers utilize to instill and implement good standards of behavior in their students. By using proven methods, teachers can encourage students. Jul 09, 2015 Establishing a set of classroom rules on your first day back to school will set the tone for a productive new school year. Pick 5-10 classroom rules from the big list below that would best fit your students. Write down your main classroom rules on a chart and hang the rules in a highly visible area of the classroom. I achieve good behavior in my classroom by using a behavior pocket chart. Your child will be provided its own personal pocket. Each time your child does not follow the classroom rules; they will be.

Dear Parents & Students:

Welcome to the new school year. I’m very excited about the prospect of working with you and your child. My goal this year is to provide the highest quality educational experience for each individual learner in my classroom. In striving to reach that goal, I believe the following components are essential in creating the necessary safe learning environment that fosters and serves our educational needs:

• Students should be treated with dignity and respect by peers and teachers alike.
  
• Students should demonstrate self-responsibility with their academics, citizenship, and communication with parents, teachers, and peers.
  
• The teacher should provide instruction within a relevant and meaningful context.
  
• The teacher should provide a well planned, academically challenging learning environment that addresses individual student needs.
  
• The teacher should be an active participant in the learning process, working in partnership with students to achieve predetermined goals and outcomes.
  
• With regard to overall curriculum, my goal as a teacher is to provide meaningful instruction, activities, and projects that challenge students to read, write, think, and speak articulately.
  
• Throughout the year students will be given a variety of opportunities and options to demonstrate their knowledge, growth, and learning.

For specific information about this class, see below.

Mrs. Louviere's Schedule

A DAY (Monday and Thursday)
7:55 - 8:10 Homeroom (Announcements)
8:15 - 9:00 Band/Choir/Art/Music
9:00 - 9:10 Restroom Break
9:15 - 10:40 Social Studies - Mrs. Daigle's Homeroom
10:45 - 11:25 Social Studies - Mrs. Louviere's Homeroom
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
12:05 - 12:40 Social Studies - Mrs. Louviere's Homeroom (continued)
12:45 - 1:30 P. E.
1:35 - 3:05 Science - Ms. Holmes's Homeroom
3:05 - 3:15 Study Skills

B Day (Tuesday and Friday)
7:55 - 8:10 Homeroom (Announcements) 8:15 - 9:00 Band/Choir/Art/Music
9:00 - 9:10 Restroom Break
9:15 - 10:40 Science - Mrs. Daigle's Homeroom
10:45 - 11:25 Science - Mrs. Louviere's Homeroom
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
12:05 - 12:40 Science - Mrs. Louviere's Homeroom (continued)
12:45 - 1:30 P. E.
1:35 - 3:05 Science - Mrs. Bourque's Homeroom
3:05 - 3:15 Study Skills

C Day (Wednesday)
7:55 - 8:10 Homeroom (Announcements) 8:15 - 9:00 Band/Choir/Art/Music
9:00 - 9:10 Restroom Break
9:10 - 9:50 Science - Ms. Holmes's Homeroom
9:55 - 10:40 Science - Mrs. Bourque's Homeroom
10:45 - 11:25 Social Studies - Mrs. Louviere's Homeroom
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch 12:05 - 12:40 Science - Mrs. Louviere's Homeroom
12:45 - 1:30 P. E.
1:35 - 2:20 Social Studies - Mrs. Daigle's Homeroom
2:25 - 3:15 Science - Mrs. Daigle's Homeroom

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Class Rules

1. Come to class prepared.
   
2. Speak only at appropriate times.
   
3. Always follow directions the first time given.
   
4. Always show respect for yourself and others.
   
5. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

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Grading

• Grades should provide meaningful feedback on student achievement to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the school system and relevant information for instructional purposes.
  
• Progress reports will be issued approximately 4 1/2 weeks into the grading period and will provide progress assessments in achievement.
  
• Report cards will be issued four times each year and will provide progress assessments in achievement and conduct.
  

Your average in the class can be found by:

1. Adding all the grades together and
   
2. Dividing by the total number of grades.

Letter Grade	Meaning
100 - 90
B	Good Achievement
79 - 75
D	Barely Passing
69 & below

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Tests

Tests will usually be given at the end of each major unit of study. Each test will be worth 100 points. The teacher will announce the test date 3-5 days in advance of the test to give the student time to prepare for the test.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR TESTS

Learning to prepare well for tests is an important middle school skill. Remember these points as you get ready for tests.

Gather all materials. The first step to good test preparation is collecting all the materials you need to study for your test. These may include class notes, prior quizzes, and review sheets provided by your teacher. Whatever information you have should be at hand when you start to study.

Choose your study style. Different students develop different styles for studying. You need to develop your own techniques that work for you. Maybe you should study alone. Maybe your parents should help by asking you questions to help you review. You might study best with a friend. You might want to make charts or flashcards. Try several methods and pick the one that's best for you and the test you're preparing to take.

Ask your teachers for suggestions. Your teachers can help you learn how to effectively prepare for tests. As you prepare to study (several days before the test), ask your teacher if the materials you plan to review are the right ones. The day before the test or the morning of the test, go to school early and ask any last-minute questions.

Get a good night's sleep. A good night's sleep the night before a test will help you think more clearly and focus on the questions. Record television shows and save video games for the weekend, especially when you have a major test.

Eat a good breakfast. No need to overdo it, but putting something in your stomach can help you think more clearly. A growling sound for the duration of the test may have you concentrating more on food than the test questions!

Listen to the teacher's instructions. Before the test begins, pay particular attention to the teacher's instructions. You may hear some helpful suggestions or some details about a particular section of the test. Read all directions carefully before starting the test. If you don't understand the directions, ask the teacher to clarify them. A teacher won't give you an answer, but an extra explanation of the question may help.

Budget your allotted time. Work as quickly as you can, but don't rush. You won't get an 'A' for finishing first. Use good strategies when completing the test.

Answer the questions you're sure about first. Next complete the sections of the test that are worth the most points. For true/false questions, remember the trick about watching out for words like 'never' and 'always.' Frequently such statements are false. Read each question carefully. For multiple choice questions, try to recall the answer before you look at the choices. Use the process of elimination to help you on the tough ones.

Last, but not least, don't turn in your test the minute you finish. If you finish the test before time is up, take a few minutes to review your answers. It's easy to make a mistake when you're rushing. When teachers say it's a good idea to 'go over the test,' they're right.
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Journals

Journals for Science and Social Studies will be kept in spiral notebooks. The journal is a very important learning tool and reflects the student's progress in the class. It is very important that students bring their journals with them to class everyday.

In their journals students will respond to writing prompts, record class notes, and record data from class activities.

The journal grade will be worth 100 points and will be assessed at least once every nine weeks.
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Folders

Graded assignments in Science and Social Studies will be kept in a folder with brads and pockets. The purpose of the folder is to teach students responsibility and organizational skills.

Students will keep an up-to-date table of contents on which they will record the date and name of the assignment and the grade made on the assignment. The teacher will maintain a master of the table of contents and will keep it posted for students to copy from.

At any time that the student is curious about his/her grade in the class, he/she can refer to their table of contents where he/she has recorded his/her grades. Follow the procedure outlined under Grading to find his/her average in the class.

The folder will be worth 100 points and will be graded at least once each nine weeks.
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Projects

Projects are an important part of the Gifted and Talented curriculum in Science and Social Studies. Projects range from basic introductions to in depth research units. Most include standards and benchmarks from more than one subject area.

These projects also try to address a wide range of learning abilities and learning styles of the Gifted and Talented. The goal is to create a learning environment where students are successful and learn according to their abilities, while reinforcing and extending the sixth grade curriculum into all content areas and technology.

The World Wide Web has brought revolutionary changes to education. We can now observe new data as it happens. The potential for enhancing our classroom presentations with up-to-date information in a multimedia format offers students an exciting new way to learn. Students are exposed to the latest in technology, and it gives them access to a variety of information using the Internet which can be incorporated into various types of projects.
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Lab Reports

Lab investigations are an intergral part of the sixth grade science curriculum. Students will be engaged in numerous hands-on activities throughout the school year.

Students will be required to keep a rough draft of the lab activity along with observations acquired during the lab in their Science Journals. From the information in the Science Journal, they will be expected to write a formal Lab Report to turn in for a grade. Each Lab Report will be worth 100 points and will consists of the following:

• Title of the Lab - 5 points
  
• Purpose or Objective - 5 points
  
• Hypothesis - 5 points
  
• List of Supplies and Materials - 5 points
  
• Safety Issues - 5 points
  
• Procedure - 15 points
  
• Data Tables - 15 points
  
• Graph(s) - 15 points
  
• Answers to Lab Questions - 15 points
  
• Conclusion - 15 points

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Homework

Contrary to popular belief, I do not assign homework as a punishment for students. Below you will find the reasons why I think Homework is an important part of the learning process.

Purposes of Homework

• A valuable part of schooling allows for practicing, extending, and consolidating work done in class.
  
• Provides training for students in planning and organizing time.
  
• Develops a range of skills in identifying and using information resources.
  
• Establishes habits of study, concentration, and self-discipline which will serve students for the rest of their lives.
  
• Strengthens home-school links.
  
• Reaffirms the role of parents and caregivers as partners in education.
  
• Provides parents and caregivers with insights into what is being taught in the classroom and the progress of their children.
  
• Challenges and extends gifted and talented children.

Basicly, students will be assigned homework in Science or Social Studies for the following reasons:

• Complete work that was not finished during the time allowed during class. (Students work at different paces and need more time than the teacher can allow during a class period to complete their assignments.)
  
• Studying/Reviewing material that will be assessed on a major test.
  
• Reading assignments in the textbook/Previewing information that will be covered in class.

However, the teacher retains the right to make other homework assignments as the need arises.
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Attendance

Regular school attendance is a critical factor in student success. Research indicates a high positive correlation between consistent school attendance, academic success, and school completion. Even though students may make up the work that was missed because of an absence, there are certain experiences that can never be recovered because the student was not present during the lesson.

School attendance is a right and a responsibility of all students. For students to want to fulfill their responsibility, each school building must provide a positive physical and psychological environment so students will want to attend school. Therefore, I will do my best to provide a positive and nurturing classroom environment. I will also make every attempt to set the standard for regular attendance.
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Make-Up Work

At some point in time, most students will miss a day of school. My suggestion is to plan for your absence BEFORE it happens! Find a 'buddy' in your class who you can call to find out what you have missed. That is the most effective and quickest way to find out. Take care in selecting your buddy - choose someone who is as responsible as you are in keeping up with their assignments.

Otherwise, here are my suggestions:

• If you know in advance when you are going to be absent, see me PRIOR to your absence for your make-up work.
  
• Have your parent call the school (769-6010) to request make-up assignments for the days that you are absent. They can pick up the assignments by 2:00 p.m.
  
• Email me. I check my email everyday and will get back to you promptly.

If the above cannot be met, it is your responsibility to see me to get your make-up work. The best possible times to do this are after class or after school the day that you return to school. Please do not approach me at the beginning of class. This is not a good time for me because I am trying to get the class started. Do not put off getting your make-up work. Remember, you have as many days as you were absent to make up your work. So, if you were absent 2 days, you have 2 days to complete and turn in your make-up work.

Most lab activities must be made up at school. For this reason, I will stay late after school on Tuesdays of each week for 'Lab Make-up Day'. Sorry, I cannot stay late on any other day, so you must adjust your schedule to fit mine.
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Late Work

All work is expected to be turned in on the date it is due. You will be given ample time to turn in assignments. As a student, you must learn to use your time wisely. Turning work in late is a bad habit and should be avoided. Meeting deadlines is an important part of growing up to be a responsible adult.

However, I recognize that there can be a circumstance beyond your control that may interfere with you turning in an assignment on the date that it is due. For this reason, you will receive one late work coupon per nine weeks to use for such circumstances. After that, I will strictly adhere to the school late work policy which is:

• If an assignment is one day late, the highest grade that you can receive for that assignment is 90% of the grade on that assignment.
  
• If an assignment is two to five days late, the highest grade that you can receive for that assignment is 70% of the grade on that assignment.
  
• If an assignment is not turned in 5 days after the original due date, you will receive a zero for that assignment.
  
• In addition to receiving a late grade on an assignment, you will have to fill out a late work form and have it signed by your parent.
  
• There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this late work policy!

If you are absent on the day that an assignment is due, you are expected to turn it in on the day that you return. If an assignment was given while you were absent, then you will have as many days AS YOU WERE ABSENT to turn in that assignment. If you are absent two days or more, you or your parents are encouraged to call the school (769-6010) to request your assignments.
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Extra Credit

An extra credit assignment is given for every marking period. The assignment usually involves current events. The assignment has substantial points connected to it; usually enough to make up for a bombed test or poor project grade. Extra credit will usually be enough to raise a final grade by an entire grade.

To be able to do the extra credit, a student must have all assignments turned in on time. A zero for any assignment will disqualify you from the extra credit assignment. This assignment is never intended to replace the regular curriculum and because it is drawn from current events is to be considered in addition to the curriculum.

Extra credit assignments are due the day they are due. No late extra credit will be accepted.
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Parental Involvement

I encourage parents and guardians to play an active role in their child’s education. The following is a list of suggestions for doing so:

• Help students set aside time and a quite place at home to study and do homework.
  
• Help students set goals and deadlines for work to be completed.
  
• Help students build a daily habit of reading, writing, and completing homework.
  
• Help students take small steps on large projects.
  
• Contact the teacher via phone (769-6010) or e-mail for clarification of assignments, projects, or progress.
  
• Log on to this website for updates on class happenings and assignment information.

With your cooperation and support, we are that much closer as a team to providing our students with the best possible chance for success!

Classroom Policies And Procedures

Parent-Teacher Poem

I dreamed I stood
in a studio
And watched two
sculptors there,
The clay they used
was a young child's mind
And they fashioned it with care.

Classroom Policies Using Modals Of Permission

One was a teacher;
the tools she used
were books and
music and art;
One was a parent
with a guiding hand
and a gentle loving heart.

And when at last
their work was done
They were proud of
what they had wrought
For the things they
had worked into the child
Could never be
sold or bought.

And each agreed she
would have failed
if she had worked alone
For behind the parent
stood the school,
and behind the teacher
stood the home.

By: Ray A. Lingenfelter

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