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Tonight’s Agenda
My goal is to provide you with a brief overview of:
1. Classroom expectations and guidelines
2. Curriculum
3. Additional Information
Expections & Guidelines
Expectations of 6th Graders
▪ Be Kind
▪ Be Responsible
▪ Be Respectful
▪ Be Safe
Students should arrive to school each day with the following:
Homework
Books
Daily Planner
Homework
▪ Homework is the responsibility of the student.
▪ It is assigned for such purposes as completing regular classroom assignments, reinforcing skills, learning responsibility, and developing creativity.
▪ Late assignments will result in the loss of points.
▪ Students should not call home for forgotten homework.
▪ Planners should be signed every Friday.
Students should expect 60 - 90 minutes of homework each night.
Grading Scale(s)
Score Grade
90-100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
0 – 59 F
Score Grade
+ A
✓+ B
✓ C
- D
Classroom Consequences
Positive
▪ Verbal Praise
▪ Individual Reward
▪ Whole Class Reward
▪ Grab Bag
▪ Superbucks
▪ Working Lunch
Negative
▪ Warning
▪ Logical Consequences
▪ Working Lunch
▪ Behavior Point
▪ Message Home
Curriculum
English Language Arts (ELA)
Reading
Writing
Speaking & Listening
Reading Focus
VocabularyDetermine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words & phrases
FluencyRead text with accuracy, purpose, and understanding at an appropriate rate
Word AnalysisApply word analysis skills in decoding words
LiteratureDescribe theme, identify story elements, make connections, analyze text, etc.
Informational TextDetermine structure, integration of ideas, cite text evidence, author’s purpose, etc.
Independent Reading
Our goal is for every child to be a successful independent reader.
Expectations:Students should read 20 to 30 min a night!
Book Projects: Each quarter students will have an independent book project to complete.
QuestQuest is a supplemental, independent reading program that enhances our reading curriculum and adds to our student’s love of literature.
Guidelines:
• Students will be encouraged to read and accumulate 100 points per semester.
• Quest will not be used towards report card effort, achievement, Honor Roll, or Leader-of-the-Pack.
Writing
Argument
Informative/Explanatory
Narrative
Students will be able to gather information from experiences, technology, and digital resources; produce and publish writing.
Writing
Our goal is for our students to develop the elements or traits of effective writing.
• Ideas• Voice• Sentence Fluency• Organization• Word Choice• Conventions
Math
Our goal is for students to develop an understanding of mathematics and recognize the connections between math and everyday life.
Ratios & Proportions
The Number System
Expressions & Equations
Geometry
Statistics & Probability
Science
Using hands-on science kits students will develop an understanding of science in real-world situations and everyday life.
Scientific Process (Method)
Life Science
• Oceanography
• Biology (cells)
Physical Science
• Energy (wind, solar, hydro)
Earth Science
• Natural Disasters
Social Studies
Our Social Studies curriculum in 6th grade is the study of the Ancient Worlds. We will study and learn about:
Egypt
China
Mesopotamia
Greece/Rome
Middle Ages/Renaissance
Additional Info
Technology
• Google Classroom
• Xtra Math
• Kahoot
• Storybird
• IXL
• Kahn Academy
• Readworks
• NewsELA
• No Red Ink
Communication
Communication is an important part of the parent/teacher relationship. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Email• [email protected]
Phone• 480.472.8756
Remind• Text @lsheroes36 to 81010
Field Trip Information
October 23rd – 27th SIMS/Space Simulator (no chaperones) No Cost
December 15th OdySea Aquarium (3 chaperones per class) *$25
March 21st – 23rd Prescott Pines Camp (lots of chaperones $86) *$130
May 9th Feed My Starving Children (10 chaperones) No Cost
May 21st Bolero Bowling (no chaperones) *$25
*These are estimates as of now.
Please consider donating to 6th grade ECA.
Thanks For Coming
I look forward to a “Super” year!
MA10
What is MA10?
Accelerated Pre-Algebra
It’s a combination of 7th and 8th grade standards taught in once accelerated year.
MA10 CurriculumUnit 1: Integers
Unit 2: Rational Numbers
Unit 3: Expressions & Equations
Unit 4: Inequalities
Unit 5: Ratios & Proportions
Unit 6: Percents
Unit 7: Constructions and Scale Drawings
Unit 8: Circles & Area
Unit 9: Surface Area & Volume
Unit 10: Probability & Statistics
Unit 11: Transformations
Unit 12: Angles & Triangles
Unit 13: Linear Equations
Unit 14: Inequalities
Unit 15: Real #’s and the Pythagorean Theorem
Unit 16: Exponents & Scientific Notation
MA10 Grades
Score Grade
85 – 100 A
75 – 84 B
65 – 74 C
55 – 64 D
0 - 54 F
Flipped Classroom
▪ Explanation
▪ Resources– Calendar of Videos
▪ http://www.mpsaz.org/shepherd/staff/rmross/ma-10/ma-10-calendar/
– Big Ideas Online Book
▪ http://www.mpsaz.org/bigideas
What’s Next?
▪ MA 10
▪ MA27
Thanks For Coming
I look forward to a “Super” year!