Coach Schwarzs 6

th
grade ELAR
Welcome!
My name is Stephen Schwarz, and I am from Kerrville, Texas. I graduated from Texas A&M
University in College Station. This will be my second year at John Folks Middle School, and I
am truly looking forward to it. This year I will be teaching 6
th
grade English Language
Arts/Reading at Folks Middle School, and I will also be coaching 8
th
grade football, basketball,
and track.
Classroom Expectations
My classroom expectations are fairly simple. At Folks Middle School we are striving to build a
strong community. I will support that mission by implementing 3 basic rules. They are:
1. Be respectful to everyone, including yourself.
2. Be responsible.
3. Do the right thing.
I know if students can work to follow these rules we will have a successful year. I believe in
these rules, and I will follow them just as I expect students to do.
Grading Policies
Students grades will consist of daily grades and test grades. Each type of grade will be weighted
equally:
Daily 40%
Major 60%
How you can get in touch with me
Name: Stephen Schwarz
e-mail: stephen.schwarz@nisd.net
School phone: (210) 398-1600 ext. 3133 (My conference is 4
th
period, which is from 11:36-
12:21.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Communication is an important factor in a
students education.
Supplies
2 pocket folder
2 composition notebooks
Pencils/blue pens/black pens
Filler paper (wide ruled)
Novel or something to read from home if desired (there will be opportunity to go to the library)
TISSUE!!!!
Homework and Makeup Work
Students will turn in any homework or makeup work in a timely manner. Depending on the
situation I will assign a due date for said work.
Tardy Policy
1
st
tardy- warning
2
nd
tardy- Written warning
3
rd
tardy- d-hall

Welcome to Folks Middle School! Stallion Strong!