Please read this handbook WITH YOUR CHILD and then fill out the form below to verify that you've read it.
NOTE: I will only use your phone and email as a way to contact you. It will not be used for any other reason.
NOTE: I will only use your phone and email as a way to contact you. It will not be used for any other reason.
Absences
When a student is absent, it is THEIR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure all of the missing work is done and turned in within two days of returning to school. If they miss multiple days, they may make arrangements with Mr. Taylor for a time frame of when work is due. I'm sorry, but no work will be given out prior to an absence.
Academics
Cell Phones
As per school and district policy, phones are not allowed in class. If your student has a phone, they may keep it turned off and in their backpack during school hours. If I hear a phone, the student will get a warning. If I see a phone, it will immediately be confiscated and taken to the office where a parent must pick it up after school. No exceptions! (Compliance form below)
Class Expectations
Read about expectations HERE.
Consequences
Consequences for breaking classroom rules may include, but are not limited to: loss of privileges (class activities, assemblies, etc.), written parent notification, conference with parent/guardian, referral to administration, white slip and/or suspension.
Grade Reports
A Missing Work Report will be sent home regularly. Please look at it and get the homework done in a timely manner. You can also go to Gradebook to check grades at any time.
Grading
I want each student to succeed and master the skills we will cover this year. If your student earns a score under 3 on any assignment, they will have the option to redo that assignment and earn up to a 3 on the redone work. To receive this credit, the corrected work needs to be turned in the day after the original assignment is returned to them. I’m sorry, but this does not apply to tests.
Homework
With the exception of end of the unit presentations in World History, I will not give a lot of homework. If your student has homework from my class, it's probably because they were doing something other than work in class. If that's the case, we may need to talk.
Honesty
Honesty and integrity is expected in the classroom. If your child is caught cheating - either giving or receiving answers - they will receive a zero on the assignment or test.
Late Work
Late work can be turned in up to three days after the original due date. However, one point will be taken off for every day it is late:
Media
Before becoming a teacher, I worked on the radio for 20 years. For this reason, my class is very media interactive. I also feel like the internet is a good way to get information to the parent of our daily happenings. I post pictures and videos of students throughout the year on social media, as well as my class website and blog. (I do not, however, post any names along with the photos.) It is your option to choose whether your child will be included on these posts. Personally, I think they will feel left out if they are not included. However, you are their parent and I respect your choice in the matter. For this reason, I ask you to fill out the a permission slip below. If I do not get a permission slip back from you, your child will automatically be left out of any media that I post online.
Planner
Students are responsible for writing daily work assignments in their planner. Please check the planner daily and make sure that they did their work.
Pledge of Allegiance
If your student is in my home room, we will recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning in the classroom. (With the exception of the days when we sing “The Star-Spangled Banner”.) A note from a parent/guardian is needed for a student that chooses not to participate due to religious or personal reasons.
Tardies
It is expected that your student arrives to school on time. Class begins when the tardy bell rings. If your student comes in after that, they will be marked tardy and will be responsible to make up any missed work.
Tests
All students will be required to take tests. I will give them the tools and information they will need to succeed. Please use these tools to help your child review for each test.
When a student is absent, it is THEIR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure all of the missing work is done and turned in within two days of returning to school. If they miss multiple days, they may make arrangements with Mr. Taylor for a time frame of when work is due. I'm sorry, but no work will be given out prior to an absence.
Academics
- Sixth Grade Success - This is a new class for all of us. It will help you prepare for upper grades and for life.
- Social Studies - We will be studying World History. This includes ancients civilizations, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the World Wars.
Cell Phones
As per school and district policy, phones are not allowed in class. If your student has a phone, they may keep it turned off and in their backpack during school hours. If I hear a phone, the student will get a warning. If I see a phone, it will immediately be confiscated and taken to the office where a parent must pick it up after school. No exceptions! (Compliance form below)
Class Expectations
Read about expectations HERE.
Consequences
Consequences for breaking classroom rules may include, but are not limited to: loss of privileges (class activities, assemblies, etc.), written parent notification, conference with parent/guardian, referral to administration, white slip and/or suspension.
Grade Reports
A Missing Work Report will be sent home regularly. Please look at it and get the homework done in a timely manner. You can also go to Gradebook to check grades at any time.
Grading
I want each student to succeed and master the skills we will cover this year. If your student earns a score under 3 on any assignment, they will have the option to redo that assignment and earn up to a 3 on the redone work. To receive this credit, the corrected work needs to be turned in the day after the original assignment is returned to them. I’m sorry, but this does not apply to tests.
Homework
With the exception of end of the unit presentations in World History, I will not give a lot of homework. If your student has homework from my class, it's probably because they were doing something other than work in class. If that's the case, we may need to talk.
Honesty
Honesty and integrity is expected in the classroom. If your child is caught cheating - either giving or receiving answers - they will receive a zero on the assignment or test.
Late Work
Late work can be turned in up to three days after the original due date. However, one point will be taken off for every day it is late:
- One Day Late = The highest possible score a student can get is a 3
- Two Days Late = The highest possible score a student can get is a 2
- Three Days Late = The highest possible score a student can get is a 1
Media
Before becoming a teacher, I worked on the radio for 20 years. For this reason, my class is very media interactive. I also feel like the internet is a good way to get information to the parent of our daily happenings. I post pictures and videos of students throughout the year on social media, as well as my class website and blog. (I do not, however, post any names along with the photos.) It is your option to choose whether your child will be included on these posts. Personally, I think they will feel left out if they are not included. However, you are their parent and I respect your choice in the matter. For this reason, I ask you to fill out the a permission slip below. If I do not get a permission slip back from you, your child will automatically be left out of any media that I post online.
Planner
Students are responsible for writing daily work assignments in their planner. Please check the planner daily and make sure that they did their work.
Pledge of Allegiance
If your student is in my home room, we will recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning in the classroom. (With the exception of the days when we sing “The Star-Spangled Banner”.) A note from a parent/guardian is needed for a student that chooses not to participate due to religious or personal reasons.
Tardies
It is expected that your student arrives to school on time. Class begins when the tardy bell rings. If your student comes in after that, they will be marked tardy and will be responsible to make up any missed work.
Tests
All students will be required to take tests. I will give them the tools and information they will need to succeed. Please use these tools to help your child review for each test.
