Welcome to Mrs Barkers th 5 Grade English

Welcome to Mrs. Barker’s th 5 Grade English Class Open House

Meet your Teacher • Hi !! My Name is Sharon Barker • I have ALWAYS wanted to be a teacher! • I have been teaching for over 22 years. • I am happily married to my husband Dave, and we have 5 beautiful children. • I am a GIGI to the most precious granddaughter in the whole world ( I am sure you will be hearing lots about her this year) • I graduated from the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith • I love to go camping and hiking with my family. • I love working with our Youth Group at church. • I love going on Mission trips. • I love watching my children play sports.

Classroom Procedures • Be prompt Ø Come in and take your seat before the bell rings. • Be prepared Ø Unpack your books and be ready to learn when class begins. • Be attentive and listen Ø No side conversations during instruction time. • Be a polite and a positive participant Ø Do not talk or disrupt the class. Ø Raise your hand to ask a question. • Be productive Ø Turn in work on time, and always do your best. • Be Kind Ø Encourage and help others when needed.

Supplies Needed These supplies should be brought to class and clearly labeled with the student’s name on them. • 1 - ½ Inch 3 ring Binder • 1 package of loose leaf paper- college ruled • 2 composition notebooks • 1 Spiral Notebook • 1 Blue Pocket Folder • 1 Red Pocket Folder • 1 package of Post-It notes • 2 pencils, 1 black pen, 1 blue pen, 1 red pen and one yellow fine-tipped highlighter.

Rules • Be on time • Follow Classroom Procedures • Keep cell phones put away during class. do not let me see it or hear it) (Please

Consequences I will expect my students to follow our classroom procedures and rules. If they fail to do so the following steps will occur. Verbal Warning Name on the Board Check mark beside your name Parent contacted Referral to Administration Severe interruptions will be sent immediately to the office. • Cell phones will be picked up and taken to the office if seen or heard in class. • • •

Grading Policy • Grades are based on the accumulation of points. • Points are based on: Ø Class participation (effort)- 20% Ø Completion of assignments (daily work/ homework)- 40% Ø Major projects, Tests and Quizzes- 40% Our Grading Scale • • • 90 -100% 80 -89% 70 -79% 60 -69% Below 60% =A =B =C =D =F Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

It’s going to be a FANTASTIC year!!