You will be successful! One way I can help ensure your success is by providing you with an incentive for coming to class prepared. This part of your grade, called "Get the Point" will be worth 5% of your grade. It will show up on each one of your progress reports. You'll begin each day with an A+ if you arrive with the following five things. . . .

The 5 things you need to bring to each class are:

1. Writing utensil (pen or No. 2 pencil)

2. Social studies notebook or binder

3. Assignment Book: write down your homework at the beginning of each class as part of the warm-up.

4. Yourself: on time, seated and focused.

5. Homework: you automatically get this point on days when an assignment isn't due, IF you are caught up on work.

An important side note: each student will be provided with a "starter kit": one pencil, one assignment book, one math binder (including dividers and loose leaf paper), and 3 notebooks and 3 folders in language arts, science and social studies. Pens and pencils are recommended, but the bulk of the writing utensil arsenal should be maintained at home.