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Welcome To My Classroom!. Mr. Kenneth Harkins 6 th Grade English Hines Middle School. A Little About Me. Graduated from Christopher Newport University Grew up in Northern Virginia Redskins, DC United, and NASCAR fan Coached track at Hines last year (ALL-CITY CHAMPIONS). Expectations.
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Welcome To My Classroom! Mr. Kenneth Harkins 6th Grade English Hines Middle School
A Little About Me • Graduated from Christopher Newport University • Grew up in Northern Virginia • Redskins, DC United, and NASCAR fan • Coached track at Hines last year (ALL-CITY CHAMPIONS)
Expectations I expect greatness from all my students. Please strive to do your personal best on everything. I expect students will be successful in anything if they just put their mind to it. I expect students to follow all rules and guidelines. I expect students to feel welcomed and safe in my classroom environment. If you ever feel as if I am hindering you from reaching these expectations, please feel free to talk to me.
Weekly Homework • Every Thursday – Reading Log • Age-appropriate novel or other teacher-approved reading material • 5 Entries per week (in notebook) • Every Other Thursday – Writing Notebook • Full Page (back and front, no skipping lines) of writing about a topic of your choice
Classroom Rules • 1. Be positive, respectful, and polite. • 2. Bring all needed materials everyday • 3. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. • 4. Stay seated and quiet while teacher or peer is talking. • 5. Keep it clean and appropriate • 6. Obey all school rules
Materials Needed • 5 Subject Notebook • Pens/Pencils • Loose-leaf Notebook Paper • Tissues!
Behavior Consequences Positive consequences for maintaining a good working environment include: • Praise! • Raffle Tickets • Phone calls or e-mail home Negative consequences for hindering the learning environment include: 1. Verbal Warning 2. Location Change/Reflection 3. Student Conference/Detention 4. Parent Phone Call/Conference 5. Administrative Action I reserve the right to call parent/ guardian at any time for positive or negative occurrences in school. In extreme cases, I reserve the right to refer a student to the office immediately