7TH GRADE MEETING

1/6/15

•Expectations for the rest of the year

•Transitioning to 8th grade

Lockers & Outside Behavior When you leave class you should go right to

your locker and get your materials for the next classes- do not spend your time socializing

Lockers are a privilege that can be taken away All school rules apply during the ENTIRE

school day- in the classroom, hallway, lunch, recess, etc.

After school behavior (yes, that includes the blacktop) should still be appropriate including language

Lateness

Time between classes should be no more than a few minutes.

When you are late to class you are losing valuable learning time.

If you come to class after it has begun you must have a pass.

After lunch, you must be in the classroom by 12:45, no later.

New Late Work Policy

Assignments reflect the work we are doing in school- late work loses meaning

No stories, no excuses, no “But I did it…” If the work is not in school, it is considered not done

Being absent does not excuse you from work

Bottom line- no late work

Extra Help When you are absent, miss class, or just

simply do not feel like you understand something fully… get extra help

Teachers make time before and after school to help

Speak to the specific teacher and set up a day and time

Show up! Do not say you are coming and then “forget”

Extra help is not a replacement for Homework Club

Homework Club There are many supports in place for you,

including Homework Club If you are in Homework Club, use the time

for homework, not games or socializing Homework does include projects and

typing. Use that time to get those poems and presentations done!

Access to technology. . .

no reason to not have things printed or typed

Nurse Going to the nurse is reserved for

serious illness only. No one may go to the nurse without a

pass from a teacher-this includes going between periods and before/after lunch.

If you go home due to illness, you should try to get your work before leaving.

Planning & Work Quality

Put time and effort into your work EDIT, EDIT, EDIT!! Have a friend or family member check

work Check the rubric. It is a road map to

success! Remember your audience. Do you want

to be bored?

Field Trips

Field trips are being planned for the coming months

Participation is dependent upon several factors

Field trips are rewarding learning experiences (and fun too!)

You don’t want to miss them!

Transitions You are halfway through 7th grade. . . That means you are very close to being

in 8th grade and then high school! NOW is the time to start forming good

habits that will help you be successful! If you are failing, there are

consequences. It’s a new year, make it a

fresh start!

Questions?