Course Syllabus

Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts!

Sheree Blackmon

6th Grade ELA teacher
Bunn Middle School
4742 NC 39
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-7700  X507

shereeblackmon@fcschools.net

Friday, June 4 Schedule     

   

 

 

Virtual Office hours: Wednesdays 9-10 am via Google Meet(join code: blackmonofficehours).  I am also available by phone or email.

Students will access course information by clicking on Modules and/or  Assignments.  They can access daily instructional videos by clicking on Announcements. Students will need their student number and password for NCEdcloud.

 

Parents:  Use the following directions to create a Canvas Observer Account

• Have your student(s) Generate a Pairing Code (this will be different for each student).
• Go to https://fcschools.instructure.com/login/canvas (bookmark this site so that you can easily access your Observer dashboard for your student(s).
• Click on Parent of a Canvas User? in the upper right-hand corner of the window.
• Complete the required information in the window, which will include inputting the student Pairing Code. Multiple students can be added.
• Go to the Dashboard to see your student(s)' courses.
• Parents can sign into this account to easily access their student's courses within Canvas.
• What can parents view as an Observer

Need support for student device or account?  Please email FCStechhelp@fcschools.net.

 

Grade 6 Schedule

 

8:15-8:45	Homeroom
8:45-9:45	Block 1
9:47-10:00	Mask Break/Restroom
10:00-10:47	Block 2
10:49-11:20	Lunch
11:20-12:10	Block 3
12:12-12:25	Mask Break/Restroom
12:25-1:15	Block 4
1:22-2:07	Exploratory 1
2:12-3:00	Exploratory 2

CLASSROOM RULES

1. BE ON TIME - arrive to class on time

2. BE PREPARED - have all necessary materials - this includes any assignments that are due and your device charged

3. BE PRODUCTIVE - make good use of your class time - work on your assignments, ask questions

4. BE RESPECTFUL AT ALL TIMES - of the teacher and your classmates 

 

CLASSWORK

You will receive classwork. These assignments will be based on the current material or a review of the previously covered material. Students are expected to complete these assignments by the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior permission from the teacher.  Requests to submit an assignment after the due date should be submitted via e-mail to shereeblackmon@fcschools.net. All assignments should be completed with the student's first and last name.

 

GRADING

Your grade is calculated as follows:

40%  Formative (worksheets, warm-ups, quizzes, etc)

60%  Summative (tests, projects)

In order to have the best opportunity to succeed in my class, it is vital that you complete all assignments in a timely manner and to the best of your ability. 

100-90 - A

89-80 - B

79-70 - C

69-60 - D

59 and below - F

 

ATTENDANCE

Attendance will be taken daily in each period. Students can be counted present by doing one of the following daily:

Attending a class meeting in person or Google Meet

Completing an assignment for that class

 

FCStechhelp@fcschools.net

https://meet.google.com/

https://bunnmiddleschool.weebly.com/ 

The Counselor's Corner

Remote Learning Resources

Sora/Public Library Tutorial

In order to engage students, teach responsible use of Internet tools, and encourage learning in  my classroom, I use the following tools:

• Quizlet Live
• Padlet
• Weebly
• Kahoot!
• Clever
• Edpuzzle
• Study Stack
• Vocabulary.com
• i-Ready

 

More information can be found on the FCS Technology Department page.  To review the privacy policy for the tools used in my classroom, please click on the 3rd Party Digital Resources.  Also, please be sure to return to my classroom page for updates.  Technology is always changing and the list may change during the course of the semester/year.