This is my 28th year of teaching at Northwest Middle School & I'm a native North Carolinian from Wilson. I graduated from North Carolina A & T State University with degrees in History, Political Science, & Social Science Education. I look forward to working with my students this school (2024-2025) year. My contact information is brownr@gcsnc.com 

Philosophy of Education: "I believe that every student has the potential to be a successful learner!"

Goal: My objective for every student is to have a constructive and good experience. Everything I (Mr. Brown) SAY or DO is to make EACH STUDENT BETTER... 

Classroom Expectations:

BE RESPECTFUL IN WORDS AND ACTIONS

RESPECT is more than just a word, it is a way of life. RESPECT yourself, RESPECT the people (teacher's staff & fellow students/peers)  you are with, and your surroundings!

BE ON TIME

BE PREPARED for learning with all assignments and materials

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS and respond POSITIVELY to all ADULTS: FOLLOW TEACHER, GRADE LEVEL & SCHOOL GUIDELINES

FOLLOW ACCEPTABLE RESTROOM PROCEDURES/RULES

NO CELL PHONES OR EAR BUDS/AIRPODS IN THE CLASSROOM    

Grading Policy:

Classwork & Homework/Reading, Study Guides, Reviews, & Daily Worksheets= 30% (Vocabulary, Note Taking, Section Discussion Questions, & etc...  will be marked (& sometimes count as a grade)

Quizzes, Assessments = 30%

Chapter/Unit Tests(Assessments)   Projects, Oral Presentations Models, Posters, Display Boards, Booklets, & Research Papers = 40 %

Supply Lists: REFRESH SUPPLIES AT THE END OF EACH QUARTER

1 inch binder NO METAL BINDERS (dividers not necessarily needed)

Loose Leaf Notebook Paper (in binder)

Pencils  Pens   Colored Pencils  

PERSONAL HAND HELD PENCIL SHARPENER

BOOK/NOVEL TO READ IN CLASS