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Welcome to 6 th grade Jenifer DiMauro & Kristin COx Team

Welcome to 6 th grade Jenifer DiMauro & Kristin COx Team. Daily Schedule. 1 st Period Language Arts 2 nd Period Language Arts 3 rd Period Social Studies 4 th Period Exploratory / Band/ Curriculum Support 5 th Period Lunch

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Welcome to 6 th grade Jenifer DiMauro & Kristin COx Team

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  1. Welcome to 6th grade Jenifer DiMauro & Kristin COxTeam

  2. Daily Schedule • 1st Period Language Arts • 2nd Period Language Arts • 3rd Period Social Studies • 4th Period Exploratory/ Band/ Curriculum Support • 5th Period Lunch • 6th Period Social Studies • 7th Period PE • 8thPeriod Reading & Pride

  3. General Policies Communication: • rhms.buckeyeusd.org: Daily Agenda/Homework-posted on School Loop/Announcements. Also Student Handbook • eSchoolPLUS: Grades updated weekly • Email/Voice Mail: Please allow 24-hour turn-around time DiMauro: ext. 31 or jdimauro@buckeyeusd.org Cox: ext. 3162 or kcox@buckeyeusd.org • Binder Reminder: Write assignments daily • Weekly Grade Checks: Assigned Friday Due on Mondays • Conferences: September 22-26, 2014 (not all students have a conference). Also by parent or teacher request. • Student Handbook: Know the rules and regulations.

  4. Contracts: • State requires a written notice one week prior to contract dates when absent a minimum of five school days. •  Work is due upon return to school. • Please inform us, in advance, of any absences less than five days during the year as we will try to provide work so students can keep up with their studies.

  5. Homework/Grading: • Homework: Assigned Monday through Thursday to reinforce the lessons and occasional weekend homework – expect an average 1½hrs/night . • Homework Help: Class time, Exploratory/Pride, schedule time with teacher and Homework Club • Grading System: Grades are averaged by points 100% = A+ 79% = C+ 99 – 92% = A 78 – 72% = C 91 – 90% = A- 71 – 70% = C- 89% = B+ 69% = D+ 88 – 82% = B 68 – 62% = D 81 – 80% = B- 61 – 60% = D- 59% and below = F • Missing assignments: Calculated as a zero in the grade book when posted • Absence Work: One day for each day absent;Student’s responsibility to obtain and complete work. IF absence work is not completed on time, it will be considered late work. • Late Work: Late work accepted for partial credit is due the first Monday after the original due date. • No Name Basket: No name papers will receive partial credit. • Grading System: Tests=40%, Quizzes=30%, CW/HW=30% (Except LA) Tests=40%, Quizzes=25%, CW/HW=25%, AR =10% • Extra Credit: Above and beyond (not a way to save a grade) • MLA Format: typed or cursive – blue or black ink

  6. Language Arts • Reading, Language Conventions, Writing, Listening/Speaking • Textbooks: McDougall Littell California Literature User Name: BUSDStudent6 Password: Student Online text help: http://www.classzone.com • Core Novels: (Subject to change based on availability and time constraints) The River-1st Trimester Homeless Bird-2nd Trimester Adventures of the Greek Heroes-3rd Trimester

  7. Language Arts • Spelling Program/Vocabulary: McDougall Littell • Writing: MLA Format – Modern Language Association Step Up To Writing Writing Genres – Narrative, Response to Literature, Argument, Expository, and Report of Information • Grammar: Parts of Speech • Assessments: Direct Writing Assessments (Narrative, Response to Literature, and Argument) Trimester Assessments Speaking/Listening: Oral Presentations Tests and Quizzes

  8. Social Studies • World History and Geography of Ancient Civilizations: 6000 BC (BCE) to 500 AD (CE) = Early Mankind from Paleolithic Era to Agricultural Evolution Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush Hebrews India China Greece Rome • Textbooks: Ancient Civilizations, Prentice Hall User Name: BUSDHistory6 Password: BUSD123 On-line text help: http://www.phschool.com/social_studies/

  9. Social Studies • Instructional Model: Content reading and note-taking Maps for each civilization Interactive Activities (TCI/History Alive) Research papers and expository essays throughout the year “Big Book” pages and other “end of unit” activities • Presentations: Parent/Guest Speakers (Been traveling? Cultural sharing?) • Community Service Project (to be determined) • Assessments: Chapter tests, vocabulary quizzes, section quizzes, projects and essays

  10. Exploratory • Purpose: Enrich/Support the Curriculum • Activities: Curriculum Art Math Masters TCI – History Keyboarding Guest Speakers Literature Circles Reader’s Theater • Any Experts: Parents are encouraged to share their expertise gained through their own hobbies, education, profession or other experiences. • Grades: Class Participation Projects/Presentations in Class

  11. Reading & Pride Period • Purpose: Build/Support Classroom Connections & Culture to support this years theme: • Activities: Accelerated Reader materials and tests School Business/Bulletin Study Skills: How to be successful in sixth grade using the Binder Reminder, organization, test taking, etc. Team Building Website tools • Supplies: Need to be brought to school daily! Need supplies allyear long! A book to read (AR Book) at all times! • Schedule Changes: Your child’s schedule may be subject to change due to conflicts, exploratory/pride or other classroom dynamics. We will keep you posted on any changes as they occur.

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