Classwork/Homework
What is the proper heading for my classwork/homework?
Block # Date
What will I need for Social Studies class?
Everyday, make sure you have your all day folder, a pencil, and silent reading book.
What should I do if I need to go to the bathroom?
Give Ms. Rentz the thumbs up sign and wait to be acknowledge. Then sign out and use the bathroom lanyard.
What do I do before going to lunch?
Put your supplies, backpack, and chromebook in your locker. Grab your lunch and/or water, and use the bathroom.
What should I do if I'm late to school or class?
Late to school: check in with the front office. Late to class: You will need a pass from the teacher you are coming from. Otherwise, you will be marked tardy.
Where should I put my completed classwork/homework?
Completed homework goes in your block's turn in bin. Your bin is the same color as your folders.
What should I do when I first walk into class?
Make sure you have your all day folder, pencil, materials, etc. Check the agenda slide for the Start-Up Activity
What should I do if I need water?
Bring a water bottle to school and fill it up before coming to class.
What should I do when I walk into the lunch room?
Walk to the Rentz table, sit quietly and wait to be dismissed to get your food.
Is gum allowed in class?
Gum is allowed. BUT- it is a privilege, not right. Don't be trashy with it. Spit it out before leaving the classroom
What happens if I don't do my classwork/homework?
You will receive a 0/missing on the assignment.
What should I do with my backpack?
If you don't need to carry your backpack around all day- put it in your locker. If you take it with you, hang it to the back of your chair. Keep the floor clear.
What should I do if I need to go to the nurse?
Let Ms. Rentz know that you need to see the nurse, sign out, get the lanyard, and go. If it is an emergency, just go!
How can I show I'm part of Team Baxter while in the lunch room?
Be mindful of your volume. Don't be trashy. Say thank you to the lunch workers.
Will we ever do movement breaks?
Yes! I try to do some sort of movement break or incorporate movement in my classes.
What do I do if I want to improve a grade I received?
To improve a grade, schedule a time with the teacher or take it home to improve.
What are the end-of-class procedures?
When there is 2 minutes left of class, you will hear a Cricket alarm. That will be your cue to starting gathering your things and getting ready to leave. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES!
What should I do if there's an announcement over the intercom?
Stop what you are doing, silence yourself, and listen.
Can I use my chromebook during lunch?
No. Your chromebook should be in your locker before heading to lunch.
What should I do if I'm having an off day?
What do I do if I finished my work completely and there is still time left?
You will have a set list to things you will be able to do: silent reading, drawing/sketching/geography skills/etc.
What happens if I forgot something that I need for class in my locker?
Check to see if it is something that is already in the class (pencil, paper, etc.). If not, wait until there is a good time to ask Ms. Rentz to get it.
When should I sharpen my pencil?
Trick question- you don't. You put the dull pencil in the dull pencil container and grab a sharp one
Will we ever be able to sit with other homerooms and/or teams?
Possibly! It all depends on how the 6th graders act in the lunch room.
What do I do if there is a fire drill?
We will line up SILENTLY and follow Ms. Rentz out the field doors and line up away from the building.