Los Alisos Middle School

14800 Jersey Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 868-0865

6
th
8
th
Grade / 2011-2012-

Teacher: Mr. Paul Vernon
Room: 151

Course Textbooks and Suggested Materials
Language Arts Curriculum Maps (NLMUSD)
History Ancient Civilizations, Holt, TX, 2006
Science California Earth Science, Prentice Hall, NJ, 2008

Suggested supplies and materials
! Sharpened #2 pencils (mechanical pencils are not encouraged)
! 8 ! x 11 notebook lined paper (several packs for the year)
! Colored pencils(no permanent markers are allowed at school and will be
confiscated)
! Covered pencil sharpener
! A folder to transport homework and classwork assignments

Routine Assignments
Students will be required to do a daily warm-up problem. This cannot be made up as it is
considered part of an overall participation grade. Students will also be required to fill out
a daily agenda of not only this classrooms assignments, but their other classes as well.
This is to insure understanding of what is to be expected on a daily basis from each of
their classes here at Los Alisos Middle School.

Citizenship Development Plan
Attendance
It is imperative that students are in class everyday. We will be discussing new material
each day. It is your responsibility to make-up the class work/homework if you are
absent. Unexcused Tardies may result in students being asked to serve as classroom or
campus clean-up monitor, serve a 30-minute after school study session, and/or Saturday
School.

Class Homework / Make-Up Work / Late Work
Homework will be collected at the beginning of the period.
Class work will be collected at the end of the period. Unfinished classwork becomes
homework due the next day.
Make-Up work must be turned in the following day.
Late work may receive half credit.

Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated in the classroom or in the school. Anyone
caught cheating will be referred to the administration and be subject the school/district
disciplinary policy(ies).

Classroom / School Expectations
Students will come into class quietly
Students will use kind words
Students will have a hands-off attitude
Students will think safety first
Disrespect will not be tolerated
Students will be expected to use good manners.
Students will bring required materials to class.
Restroom breaks will be on a one-in, one-out basis and should not exceed 7 minutes.
All trips out of the classroom require a pass.
The classroom should be kept clean at all times.
All visible cell phones, iPods, etc. will be confiscated for pick-up by guardians only.
The only beverage allowed in the classroom is water.
Before leaving, the student desk area must be straight and clean. The student must be in
their seat to be excused. The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell.
Students must respect all class equipment and materials in and out of class or they will be
subject to the discipline policy outlined in the Los Alisos Middle School Handbook.

Consequences
First Incident Verbal Warning
Second Incident Loss of Privilege
Third Incident Severe offenses will be referred to Parent, Counselor, or Principal

Grading Policy
Student grading will be comprised of the following considerations:
1) Reaching IEP goals
2) Attained California State Standards

50% - Portfolio (includes class work, in-class projects, activities, experiments)
30% - Tests / Quizzes
10% - Participation (includes classroom contribution, attendance, and school readiness)
10% - Independent Practice (includes homework, out-of-class projects)

Other factors may include:
3) Work Effort (Trying their best)
4) Behavior (adhering to school and classroom expectations)

Progress Reports / Report Cards
Parents may be provided with written informal report, if challenges are occurring.
Formal progress reports will be provided approximately six weeks from the beginning of
each trimester. Report cards will be provided at the end of each. Formal progress reports
and report cards are to be signed by an appropriate guardian and returned the following
day the instructor.

Student Needs and Availability
Student with special needs who wish to spend some extra one-on-one time can benefit
from my early class session, which begins at 8:00am 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays.

Parent Involvement
A parents role in the development of a student is critical to their academic and social
success. I will do my best to inform parents of the students progress, but this
communication is a two-way street. Often situations happen at home which often affect
school work, attendance and/or behavior. Please feel free to communicate any concerns
you might have, so the appropriate accommodations can be implemented in the
classroom. Parent/guardians are expected to check student agendas, assist with weekly
spelling words, and ensure homework completion.

Questions / Concerns
If you have any questions, please refer to this classroom management plan and the Los
Alisos Middle School Code of Conduct. If there are any further questions or if you
would like to set up an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me between 9am
2pm at (562) 868-0865.

Student and Parent Affirmation

I, ________________________ (Student), have read Mr. Vernons classroom rules. I am
aware of what is expected of me.

I, ________________________ (Parent), have reviewed my childs classroom citizenship
development plan. I agree that doing well in class, at school and in my community is
important my child.



_____________________________ _____________________________
Parent Signature Student Signature






* The student, the parent and the teacher will keep a copy of the affirmation.