Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts!Miss McCarthy Room 305
Contact Information
OEmail: [email protected]: www.cwcboe.org/gcmsOEmail is best!OExtra Help Hours: 8:15-8:30
am/3:00-3:30pm (or by appointment)
Goals for the YearO Increased Literacy:
O Elevated reading comprehensionO Elevated critical thinking skills (lots
of “why?” “how?” and explaining!)O Elevated writing skills
(organization, depth, length)O Improved Speaking and Listening:
O Broaden vocabularyO Refine communication skillsO Refine listening skills
Overall Goal:
OPrepare students for the upper grades by making them independent, critical thinkers, and learners!
Expectations of… me!O 100% effort at all times!O Open door policy and prompt
communication!O Keep grades updated and posted weekly!O Motivator and encourager to create lifelong
learners!O Supportive while creating independence!O Give students the skills and strategies they
need to be successful!O Create a safe, productive, and fun learning
environment!
Expectations of Students
O100% effort at all timesOSeek extra help when neededOCome to class prepared and
ready to learnOKeep an open mindOBe honestORESPECT- self, adults, and others
Expectations of ParentsOFacilitate independenceOEncourage literacy
OEncourage reading (ANYTHING!!!)
ORead and comment on writingODiscuss school- ask for papers!OCheck the website- homework
& gradesOKeep me posted on any
questions, concerns, or issues!
Homework Website
OHomework Website:1. Go to www.cwcboe.org/gcms2. Click “staff.”3. Click Heather McCarthy4. Click “Homework”5. View most recent homework
postings and descriptions for assignments
Independent ReadingO Reading that will be done in the students’ own
time and independentlyO Every Thursday a Reading Log is due
O 3-4 sentences summarizing what they read for the week
O Students will have about a month, or a little more, to read each novelO In the end, we will do an in-class project
based on their independent readingO Sometimes, I will tell them they need to be
reading a specific genre.
Grades
O New grading scale: 100-91 = A 90-81 = B 80-71 = C 70-63 = D 62-0 = F
O Grades will be listed as numbers on the report card.
Grades Continued O Can be accessed on PowerSchoolO Updated once a week or after major
tests, quizzes, or projectsO Questions? Ask!
Website
OCheck out:ODaily homework postingsOUpcoming tests, quizzes, and
projectsOElectronic copies of materialsOExtra Credit