GMS Mission The mission of Granbury Middle School is to provide a safe instructional environment that develops good citizens by equipping students with the knowledge

and skills to achieve their potential as lifelong learners.

Nita Shelton

Phone Number: 817-408-4850Email:nita.shelton@granburyisd.orgConference Period:6th at Teacher Tutoring Time(s):Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 8:30Subject Area Tutoring Times:

Course Description• Course Description•

6th Grade Science we strive to teach students the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. The study of science includes conducting field and  laboratory investigations using scientific methods, analyzing data, making informed decisions, and using tools such as beakers, test tubes, and spring scales to collect, analyze, and record data.  The students will also use computers to support scientific investigations.  They will also learn about the solar system, the rock cycle, how objects are acted on by force, chemical properties, the water cycle, interactions between matter and energy, and the structure and function of organisms. Science is a way of learning about the natural world.  Students should know how science has built a vast body of changing and increasing knowledge described by physical, mathematical, and conceptual models.  The student should also know that science may not answer all questions.

Student Behaviors• Be Prompt

• Do NOT ask to leave the classroom without your agenda.

• No agenda = No exit

• Once a student enters a classroom, he/she will not be allowed to leave unless it is an emergency or unless they are called to the office.

Student Behaviors• Be Prepared

– Have these materials with you EVERY DAY:• Textbook• Agenda• Writing Utensil• Completed Assignment

• Requesting to leave to get one of the required materials will result in being marked tardy for the class period.

• Students must use the restroom during the five minute passing period and should not be late to class. It is NOT allowable to come to class and ask permission to be late so you can use the restroom. Take care of business during your five minute passing period.

StudentStudent BehaviorsBehaviors• Be a polite and positive participant

– Speak only when given permission, and listen when others are speaking

– Raise your hand and be called on by the teacher before you speak.

• Be productive– Turn in work on time and always do your best– Use class-time given to work on assignments

• Be a problem solver– Correct problems quickly and peacefully before

they escalate

Student Behaviors

Insubordination:• Students must courteously and

respectfully comply with the directives of any staff member at all times.

• Failure to comply with the directives of school personnel acting in the performance of their duties will be considered insubordination and subject to immediate disciplinary action (referral).

Student Behaviors• All students are

expected to be on time and to behave respectfully.

• Always bring your agenda and supplies to class

Show Respect• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and

practice strong moral values. You must respect yourself before anyone else will respect you.

• Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with the politeness and respect you would expect them to treat you with.

• Honor the ideas and opinions of others. • Offer to help those that need help.• Be responsible with property and belongings.

– If you borrow something, put it away– Do NOT mark on furniture– Sit in chairs

Promote Life-Long LearningYou can develop lifelong learning traits:• By showing curiosity about human

nature and how the world works• By seeking and valuing diversity• By persisting in seeking out new

solutions• By using your unique talents and

intelligence to promote positive change

• By learning and applying technological tools to solve problems

Materials List• Spiral notebook• Pens(blue or black

ink only)• Pencils• Red checking pen or

pencil• Notebook paper

Policies• Policies &

consequences outlined in the student handbook will be strictly enforced.

• No food, water or gum in class.

• Be in your seat and quiet when the bell rings.

Other Classroom Policies• Enter the and copy

the agenda• Copy the bell ringer

and answer the question in your spiral

• Be prepared to work

Make-Up Work• Students will normally have one day for each

day absent, plus one additional day to make up missed work.

• If the student knew of the assignment well in advance of the absence, it may be due immediately upon return as determined by the teacher.

• Teachers may also assign additional work to ensure students have sufficient opportunity to master the essential knowledge and skill or to meet course requirements.

• A student who does not make up assigned work within the time allotted by the teacher will be referred to the Z.A.P. Policy.

• Responsibility for requesting and completing make-up work rests entirely upon the student.

• It is your responsibility to remember to turn in assignments, and it is not your teacher's responsibility to remind you.

Grading• Minor Grades – 60%

– Examples:• Major Grades – 30%

– Examples:• Common

Assessment – 10%

Late WorkLATE WORK POLICY• Students in Pre-AP classes

will have one day to turn in late work. Late work will receive no grade higher than 80.

• Late work in regular classes will be accepted for 3 days.

• One day late will receive a grade no higher than 80

• Two days late will receive a grade no higher than 70

• Three days late will receive a grade no higher than 60

Parent-Student Communication

AGENDAS AND ASSIGNMENTS• Students are required to write down their daily assignments in their

student agenda. Class time is given for this purpose. Parents should check their child's agenda on a daily or weekly basis for completion. Agendas will be checked regularly, and students will be held accountable for filling them out completely.

EMAIL ALERTS • Parents may sign up for Email Alerts by logging onto the GISD website

at www.granburyisd.org.PHONE CALLS:• Parents will be notified of academic or discipline concerns.TEACHER WEB SITE• Information can be obtained by visiting my website at the following

link:_nita.shelton@granburyisd.org• ______________________

My Pledge To Students:• I will respect you

and treat you respectfully at all times. I will try to make this class as interesting as possible. I will always listen to you when you need to tell me something.