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Believe you can and you’re halfway there. – Theodore Roosevelt Everyday in an INSPIRE Class 1-2-3 1. Students enter the class and begin to copy that night’s assignment from the board into their agenda pad. 2. Complete “Do-Now” assignment as written on board or instructed. 3. Take out class materials & homework that is due. Events and Activities •Team INSPIRE Days •School Wide Spirit Days •Amazing Race Inspire Style •Marking Period Awards •7th Grade Trip to Medieval Times •Gallery Walk and much, much more INSPIRE Interdisciplinary Unit Students will realize A year long journey to understand how we inspire others and find inspiration from others… 1. Inspiration can be found in everyone and everything. 2. You have the ability to impact/ inspire your own and other’s experience. 3. Be an inspiration in everything that you do. Team T-Shirts Please place your completed order form for your child’s Team INSPIRE T-shirt in the basket in the front of my room ($10 Check or Cash accepted). Make sure your check or cash is attached to the form! Checks made payable to: Monroe Township Middle School. If paying with cash, exact change only please Assignment Policy Daily Assigned Independent Practice •Due Next Day or a specific date •Checked (Not collected) •Reviewed in-class •Completed by due date = up to100% •Cannot be accepted late once checked in class Assignment Policy cont. Graded/Collected: Formative/Summative Assessments When Handed In: •On Due Date – Graded Normally •1 Day Late – maximum 80% of the earned grade. •Thereafter the grade will be counted as missing and credit will not be given (zero). •Extenuating circumstances apply. Absent Responsibility Policy All work that was covered while student was missing is required to be completed. Independent Practice • Typically students absent from school are allowed as many days to make-up assignments as they are absent from school. Ex. 1 day absent =1 day to make-up work. Projects/Assessments • If a student is absent or late on day project is due or an assessment is given, they must hand in or take the assessment upon return. Absent Responsibility Policy Band/Chorus/Middle School of the Arts/or missing class period but in school. • Homework, Independent Practice, Projects, Labs, etc. must be submitted the day they are due. • Students should make arrangements with the teacher in advance to take the assessment. • Students are required to see their teachers in advance to get work they will be missing for that period. Discipline Policy Proactive Conferencing = Opportunities •1st Opportunity– Proactive meeting, verbal warning, and discussion with student to problem solve. •2nd Opportunity - Student conferences with team teacher to create action plan. •3rd Opportunity – Parental contact and student conferences with Team and/or Guidance. •4th Opportunity – Student is referred to Administration for disciplinary action. Note: Extreme Behaviors may result in a Direct Office Referral Discipline Policy cont. Examples of severe infractions: •Plagiarism – copying from internet, translators i.e. online, books, other student’s work, etc. •Cheating (copying homework, tests, projects, etc.) •Class disruptions that interfere with instruction •Bullying •Cursing •Disrespect (to peers and staff) *Cell phones, electronic communication devices (NJSA2C: 33-19) What you and your child can do? M onitor A ssist R eview K eep in Touch Sign-up for Parent Access- Genesis Organizational Tips 1. You and your child should periodically log-on to Genesis. 2. Use your agenda not only to write daily assignments, but you should also highlight the assignments as they go back into the book bag. 3. Even if your child has no homework they should write in the word “None.” 4. Monitor and maintain school supplies frequently. 5. You and your child should periodically clean out their backpack and reorganize any loose materials. 6. Your child should have a designated pocket folder in their binder for school notices. What Can You Do? Check Team INSPIRE’s Website Frequently INSPIRE’s Website 1.Select “Monroe Township Middle School”- under “Select a school” 2. Click on “Teams.” 3. Select “Team INSPIRE” on the drop down menu. http://www.monroe.k12.nj.us