6th GradeWorld History

An Introduction to My Class

Welcome to Mr. Ezell’s Ancient World History Class!

Welcome to West View Middle School!

My name is Mr. Ezell I teach 6th Grade

Social Studies. I like to fish, camp,

read, and hang out

with my friends

Welcome to Mr. Ezell’s Ancient World History Class!

I like music and love playing with my kids

I love football (Go Vols!) I have a Bachelor's

degree in History from Carson Newman & a Master’s degree from LMU

This is my family… This is me with my wife,

Kelly and our son Drew (he’s 4).

And this is Drew (5) and my other son Jake (almost 2)

In this class we have a commitment to EXCELLENCE.

You will follow the rules posted on the wall. You are also expected to do these five things: 1. DO YOUR BEST, ALL THE TIME. 2. Be in control of yourself 3. Be respectful. 4. Be responsible. 5. Do the RIGHT thing.

My Class My class will be a fun class in which we can learn

and become better people This will only happen if we follow classroom

procedures Procedure: “an established or official way of

doing something:”

How to Enter My Class

You will enter the room quietly and take care of any needed business.

Needed business includes: already having: a drink of water, sharpening a pencil, turning in homework, throwing away any garbage, take out pencil, paper, and books.

You may not do any of these things during learning time.

What do we do next?

You will begin the bellringer immediately. You will be working on the bellringer by

the time the bell rings. You begin class, not the bell. But you

begin class by following this procedure.

What is a tardy?

You are tardy to my class if you are not in your seat when the bell rings.

If you are walking through the door when the bell rings, you are tardy.

If you are tardy you will receive a classroom step.

What is a classroom step? Classroom steps are given for classroom

disruptions. Classroom disruptions include: Tardies Not following directions the first time given. Disruptive behavior Violation of posted classroom rules.

Where do I turn in homework? All homework is turned in by placing it in

the tray on the student table Each tray is marked with a class period.

Your homework must be placed in the appropriate tray.

Every homework assignment will be placed in the tray BEFORE the tardy bell rings

If I miss a day, when do I have to turn in my work?

All work is to be picked up the day you return and must be turned in the next day.

If you are absent more than one day you will be given as many days to turn in work as you were out.

Example: if you miss Monday and Tuesday, return to school Wednesday, ALL work is due on Friday.

How do we leave the room during class?

If we need to leave the room during class, we will line up along the student table, single file.

You should be responsible and be a leader. You will set a good example for the class.

How do we leave the room during class?

While in the hallway, we will remain quiet, keep our hands to ourselves, and will walk to our destination

Talking and having our hands on others or things, are considered a disruption and irresponsible and will result in one classroom step

While you are in the 6th grade you will walk with one foot in the green and single file anytime you are not in the 6th grade hallway

How do we end class?

Class is over when I dismiss the class The bell does not end class Until I dismiss class, remain seated and do not

talk unless you have permission to talk. As you leave, throw away any trash. Do not leave

trash on your desk, around your desk, on someone else’s desk. Paper items will be placed in the recycle bin.

Where can I sharpen my pencil?

Before class, you can sharpen your pencil at the student table.

The table is located as you enter the door on your left.

It would be a good idea to have two pencils ready incase one breaks

What if I forget my pencil?

You will receive a classroom step. Just do not forget your pencil. After all, you

are in school and a pencil and paper are essential items. If you do not bring your supplies to class, then you are unprepared. When you are unprepared, I will not be happy

What if I get more than one classroom step?

If you receive two classroom steps in one class period you may be sent to ALP.

How do I earn my grade?

The six weeks grade is broken up into 3 parts.

65% of your grade will come from a combination of homework, quizzes, and class participation.

35% of your grade comes from Test Scores.

How do I pass in work?

Classroom work will be passed in, in the following way:

Pass your work, face down, to the person to your left.

The last person in the row will pass the work forward. The person in seat one will give me the work.

This can and will be done in a quick, organized, calm, and quit way.

How do turn in assignments?

If I ask you to hand in assignments, such as tests, you must turn them face down and stack them neatly wherever I tell you to turn them in.

We will focus on doing things in a neat and orderly way in this class. This will make you a better person.

What about TCAPS

TCAPS are important But they are not the main reason you are in this

class We are in this class to help make us better people

This School Year:

We Will Have A

Great Year!