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MRS. RUTHERFORD
6TH GRADE
LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
• Be Respectful
• Be Prepared
• Be Productive
• Be a Good Citizen
Treat everyone with respect and kindness. NO PUTDOWNS!
Be ready to learn with all required materials and completed
work.
Use your time wisely and get work done in class.
Follow all school-wide policies and regulations.
RULES AND CONSEQUENCESFirst Offense ~ Warning
Second Offense ~ Check mark/ minute after class
Third Offense ~ Time out/alternate seating/Detention (parent notification)
Fourth Offense ~ After school detention/Alt. class (parent notification)
Severe Violations – 5th Offense ~ Sent to Administration (parent notification) i.e. - Fighting, vandalism, defiance
REWARDS• Student of the Month• Tickets for Classroom passes• Positive note/email home• Free time and/or classroom
game
CURRICULUM CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS IN FRONT OF TEXTBOOKS
Language Arts: Text: Prentice Hall Writing – narrative essay, persuasive essay, research, descriptive, and
informal Reading – Core novels (Wrinkle in Time, The Cay , The Boy of the Painted
Cave), short stories, poetry, informational, reading strategies, comprehension, vocabulary
Grammar – parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, usage, spelling
Social Studies – Text: McDougall Littell Semester 1 – Ancient Civilizations (geography, early man, Mesopotamia,
Egypt, Kush, and Israel) Semester 2 – Civilizations (China, India, Greece, and Rome) Objective:
Patterns in civilizations: geography, politics, economy, religion, culture
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS
Based on an extension of the curriculumTo develop student’s cultural awarenessTo have fun while learning!Address students multiple intelligencesMay include:drawing, painting, skits,
reader’s theatre, drama, technology, public speaking, debates
Students given choice in how they show their knowledge of CA State Standards
HOMEWORK POLICY
Importance of Homework Reinforces what has been learned Prepares student for upcoming lessons Teaches responsibility Helps student develop strong study habits Late homework will lose points for each day it’s late Projects/Essays will lose points for each day it’s late NO NAME = NO CREDIT = ZERO POINTS
Absences Students are responsible for obtaining and completing missed
assignments if absent Allowed 1 day for each day of absenceto turn in missed work
INTERACTIVE STUDENT BINDERENCOURAGES MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
ISB MUST INCLUDE:
Table of Contents / Assignment Sheet
• Name
• Due Date
• Unit Title
• Assignment Date
• Page Numbers
• Parent Signature
• Assignments in order
• Written in Pencil (only)
• Neat, organized and complete is the key to success!
SUPPLIESEssential Supplies One inch view binder Pencil pouch (to go inside binder or backpack) 5 dividers (3 - hole punched) 1 composition notebook (journaling and warm-ups) Notebook Paper A chapter book for silent reading (brought to school each day) Pencils with erasers, plastic pencil sharpener, or mechanical
pencils with extra lead Pens for correcting (preferably red, purple, or green) Glue Sticks or Double sided tape dispenser such as Tombow Mono
Adhesive with refills Colored pencils, markers, a highlighter, and crayons (to be kept in
their backpack)
DONATIONSI greatly appreciate any donations! Your donation will
be for all students to share in the classroom.
White printer paper
Lined paper (college rule)
White construction paper (12 x 18)
Tissues (lots of it)
Hand wipes/ Air fresheners
Disinfectant wipes (for cleaning desks)
Colored markers, colored pencils
Watercolor paints and paint brushes
CONTACT
Website – announcements, homework, ISN list, class files
Email (Best way) [email protected]: 951-304-1880 x3512ABI