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=media type="custom" key="11174540"= media type="custom" key="11174558" =Welcome to BCMS, Reading, Writing, and Communicating= =Semester 2= To prepare students for continued academic growth and challenge, each student will create an individual goal sheet. Every student will have a meeting with Ms. Hetrick and his/her parents to review academic goals and behavior expectations.

Berry Creek Middle School Students represent the school and, therefore, are expected to display PRIDE in all aspects of their lives.

E - Student displays effort and seeks excellence personally, academically and professionally.
= = =Semester 1=

"cuz" "gonna" "thingy"
 * Words that are not allowed in class (because they are not real words): **

We are not allowed to: WHINE Say "I can't or don't know."

It is expected that you give your all every day right up until the last day of school.
Keep focused, energized and eager to learn.

The more you read, The more you know. The more you know, The smarter you grow. The smarter you grow, The stronger your voice, When speaking your mind or making your choice.
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Class Rule = THE GOLDEN RULE
TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WISH TO BE TREATED

=Class Procedures and Expectations- 3 R's=

READY TO LEARN
Every student has a right to know WHAT content is being taught, WHY it is being taught, HOW they will learn the content, and THE CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS. Students will write this down in their class notebook and be able to answer ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS regarding unit goals with BIG IDEAS.
 * __Goal #1: Students will be committed to learning.__**

Due Dates are just that-dates on which as assignment is due. Students will have one week grace period to make up missing work before a zero is applied to the grade. Once a zero is in PowerSchool, it will not be changed.
 * __Goal #2 Students will turn in assignments on time.__**

Your daily effort matters. Students are to come to class prepared with a sustained reading book, writing utensil, highlighters, and waterbottle. All other materials will be kept in our classroom. Students are expected to be in compliance with the uniform policy at all times.
 * __Goal #3: Students will come to class prepared, in uniform, and ready to learn.__**

Organization of work materials is an essential life skill. Students really struggle with organization and often use the lack of skill as an excuse as to why work is not turned in (I did the work, it is in my locker, at home, lost it, etc.). Students will receive a monthly notebook grade based on the attached rubric. The notebook grade is worth 100 points.
 * __Goal #4: Students will maintain an organized notebook per instruction by teacher and alignment with rubric.__**

Once in the classroom, student will remain until the end of the period (i.e.no going to the lockers to get something). Students must use the facilities prior to class.
 * __Goal #5: Students will remain in the classroom, under the supervision of the teacher, for the entire period.__**

Students will arrive on time, gather in class materials, sit in **assigned** seat, begin the warm up, and actively participate in the class per teacher instructions. The teacher dismisses the class, not the clock or a student.
 * __Goal #6: Students will arrive on time, maximize their learning time in class, and work bell to bell.__**

The classroom must be left neat and orderly before anyone is allowed to leave. We shall share the PRIDE in classroom orderliness as well as picking up trash in the pod or school when we see it.
 * __Goal #7: Student will take PRIDE in their classroom, pod, and school.__**

Students will raise their hands to speak and WILL NOT have side conversations in class while the teacher or another student is speaking. Failure to behave respectfully will result in a call home and a behavior referral.
 * __Goal #8: Students will be respectful at all times.__**

Should you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or comments, please see me in class or email me. Thank you.

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pencils highlighters tab sticky notes reusable water bottle 1"-1.5" notebook dividers 3 composition books (R/W, Practice/HW, Vocabulary)
 * __ Class Supply list __**

=Welcome to our class Wiki.=

The purpose of this site is to ensure students, parents, and teachers receive regular communications about assignments, due dates, and expectations.

In addition, assignments are posted so that students may reprint copies.

Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns.

Ms. Hetrick

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