Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School

2013-2014

Welcome Students!

Welcome to the 6th Grade!

This is an important year for you!

I will give you an introduction to school rules, regulations, and information for you to be successful this school year.

If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

All About Me My Background

I grew up in Compton. I attended Henry Wadsworth

Longfellow Elementary, Walton Junior High, Compton High, and Kansas State University.

My Experience I’ve been teaching for 16 years. I have taught 6th grade Math,

Science, and Health at this school since 1994.

I was in the Army for 30 years!!!

Our School Leaders Our Principal

Mr. Leo Gonzalez

Our Assistant Principals Mrs. Hamomoto Mrs. Cortez Mr. Hernandez

Our School Secretary Ms. Rangel Phone: 323-780-6400

Mr. Gonzalez

Mrs. Hamamoto Mrs. Cortez Mr. Hernandez

Ms. Rangel 323-780-6400

Goals To give you the academic tools you

need to complete the 6th grade. To provide a supportive learning

environment. To have fun while we learn. To make new friends and discover new

interests as we learn and grow.

Class Content We will cover 6th grade Math, Science

and Health You will get the Common Core

Workbooks for Math, Science/Health. We will be working in Kagan

Cooperative Teams of four students. Some clerical supplies will be available.

Arriving and Leaving School Grounds

Buildings will be open at 7:30 AM.

Buildings will be closing at 3:30 P.M.

You must stay on campus during 7:30 to 3:05 each day.

Classes start at 8:00 AM. Be on time!

Math We will cover basic 6th

grade math. You will learn about the

number system, expressions and equations, statistics & probability, and geometry.

Make sure to bring plenty of paper and a sharpened pencil.

Science and Health We will explore the Earth

structures and visit the school science laboratory.

You will learn how to maintain good health and how to stay away from harmful drugs.

We will make a lot of projects in these classes and perform plays.

Attendance You must attend

classes from 13 August 2013 to 13 Jan 2014 for your 1st Semester attendance and grades..

Bring a note to teacher if you are absent.

No school on 30 Aug, 2 Sept, 5 Sept

Tardiness Tardiness disrupts

the class. Be on time every

day. Your grade made be

lowered for absences and tardiness.

Visitors Students can not bring

any visitors to school. Visitor permits are only

for your parents. No outside friends,

family, or animals are allowed in classrooms.

Bicycles Bicycles are to be locked in the bicycle

racks only. Skateboards should be checked in to

the main school office before school starts.

Bicycles and skateboards are not to be ridden on campus.

Meal Service Students will get Breakfast in the Classroom (BLC)

during 1st period each day. Your teacher will assign food monitors to bring food

to your classroom. If you take the breakfast, you must take all the items. Make sure to throw all trash and garbage in the trash

bag. You can not keep any food to eat later on. Make sure you keep your class clean every day. You will have a regular lunch break each day.

Student Store The student store is located to the right side

of the cafeteria area. You can buy all your school supplies there.

Make sure you have enough money. You can also buy uniforms by the school

front door by the main parking lot. There is no regular time they are there, but they set a table out during the first 2 weeks of school.

Clean Campus Each student must keep our campus clean. Please clean your area after you finish eating. Put all litter in the trash cans. Make sure you keep your classroom clean and

straighten the chairs and desks. Toilet are available through out the school. Make

sure you use the closest facility to your classroom. You must have a hall pass and wear an orange vest with your room number on it.

Dress Code We follow the LAUSD dress code. Use common sense and dress for success. No hats, beanies, baggy pants, or revealing

clothing. Shirts must have sleeves and shorts may not

be shorter than two inches above the knee.

Electronic Devices Students may not have iPODs, MP3,

games, etc…out during school hours. All cell phones must be turned off and

out of sight. Be respectful and safeguard school

computers and technology.

Your Grades Students will be receiving grades of A,

B, C, D, and F. Cooperation and work habits marks will

be also assessed. (e.g. AEE, FUU) E – excellent S – satisfactory U - unsatisfactory

Phonetic Grades A – as in Alpha B – as in Bravo C – as in Charlie D – as in Delta F – as in Foxtrot

Normal Grading Scale A – 0 to 2 wrong B – 3 to 4 wrong C – 5 to 6 wrong D – 7 to 8 wrong F – 9 or more wrong

Sign your name on bottom of the paper.

Grader:_____________________

School Telephone/Address The School office telephone is (323)

780-6400. Address: 725 South Indiana Street, Los

Angeles, 90023 Robert Louis Middle School website is:

www.rlstevenson.net

Class Rules

Be PromptBe PoliteBe ProductiveBe Prepared

Team Jobs – 5 weeks Coach – helps students do the work and is the

student in charge of the entire team. Must know all the team member’s names and tells teacher who is absent, tardy. Regulates the toilet breaks. Writes down students who break class rules.

Recorder – writes for the team and is the spokesperson for the team.

Quiet Captain – quiets group by using hand signals. Gives positive feedback to other members on the team.

Material Manager – gets all the books, paper, art tools, and pencils for the group as needed.

Things We Got to Do!! Teacher/Student introductions Form Teams of 4 students Make a Social Contract Pass out Books and work books Vote for President and Vice President. Assign daily classroom duties Pass out Syllabus Tour the School Sign all administrative forms and contracts

What are your Questions???

Let’s Have a Great Year!