welcome to sixth grade!. our goals to give your child the academic and social skills necessary to...
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Welcome to Welcome to Sixth Grade!Sixth Grade!Welcome to Welcome to Sixth Grade!Sixth Grade!
Our Goals• To give your child the academic and
social skills necessary to successfully transition to intermediate school
• To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment
• To help your child make new friends and discover new interests
Class Subjects
All 6th grade classrooms follow a similar daily block schedule.
The curriculum covered in 6th grade is:
•Reading •Writing•Math•Science•Social Science
Reading• We will be working hard to become
better readers!• We use the Accelerated Reader
program daily! • It will be a part of their Narrative
Reading grade.• Literature Circles: based on
individualized reading levels• Time for Kids (Expository/
informational Reading)
Writing• In our class, we will work on our
writing EVERYDAY!• We will write an essay, poem, story, or
summary every week!• Your child will be able to write a strong
5 paragraph essay, term paper, or report by the end of the year using sophisticated writing techniques!
Math• This year, we will be learning more
about Algebra, Geometry, Number Sense, Equations, Integers, Statistics, Probability, and Fractions using the Common Core Standards!
• We will be using Excel Math and our textbooks everyday!
• There is homework EVERY Night!!!!!
NO WORK = NO CREDIT
Science• In sixth grade, we learn about EARTH
SCIENCE!– Subjects include: Scientific Method, Plate
Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Energy, Erosion and Deposition, Biomes, Ecosystems, Climate, Oceans
• Each 6th Grader will participate in the Science Fair!
Social Studies• In sixth grade, we learn about Ancient Civilizations!
– We will learn about Archaeology, Early Man, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Israel, Greece and Rome…
– Students will learn to take Cornell Notes – We also learn about the ancient religions, and what the
ancients believed.– WE DO NOT TEACH RELIGION
• We will have several special activities due throughout the year… – this helps those students who are not strong test takers to
prove their learning; students have the opportunity to receive a higher grade then they would have received on a multiple choice test!
Classroom Community
Our classrooms are cooperative learning communities. In our communities, we have rules to help us get along with each other.
Our class rules are:•Be respectful•Follow directions•Listen carefully•Always do your personal best!
Grading• The following is the grading scale used to
correct all projects, papers, quizzes, and tests:• 100 – 90% A • 89 – 80% B• 79 – 70% C• 69 – 60% D• 59 and below F
• Students earn the grades they are given. • Quality work that is to the best of their ability
is expected at all times.• It is mandatory that you check Parent
Connect weekly (Q). Please send in an email to your child’s teacher if you do not have your log-in information.
Grading• If homework is not turned in or incomplete,
the student will work on unfinished assignments during their recess time supervised by one of the teachers.
• All papers not turned in on time will receive a grade of “0” unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher due to illness or other circumstances. – Absences hurt GRADES! If there is a
serious family problem, please email or send a note explaining the situation, so that extensions may be given.
Grading
• If a grade of D or F is received on a quiz or test (with the exception of Language Arts tests), your child may have the opportunity to retake or correct the test.
• Assignments receiving a grade of C- or above cannot be redone for a higher grade.
Homework We assign about 1 hour of homework Monday
through Thursday. This includes 20 to 30 minutes of reading
EVERY DAY.
The Corona-Norco School District’s policy on homework suggests that a time allotment up to 1 hour a night be given to sixth grade students. This is an hour for the “Average” student.
This does not include time for breaks, so expect to spend a longer amount of time if your child gets off task or is constantly taking breaks.
Your child’s homework is due first thing in the morning.
Homework
• Homework is the responsibility of the student, not their parents!
• Students are expected to record every assignment in the planners or organizers that are parent provided.
• Communication Folders– All student work and flyers from the school will be
distributed to go home on Tuesday. Please DO NOT dispose of any papers.
Students responsibilities:
IT IS THE CHILD’S RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF THE MATERIALS IN THE FOLDER AND PRESENT IT TO YOU. Students need to have their parents sign, date, and return folders the next day
• Students need to collect their papers and place in their folder every Tuesday morning
• Other means of communication• Remind App (please join asap)• Teacher Email • (Phone is not a good option)
NEHS / Student CouncilNEHS / Student Council
National Elementary Honor SocietyNational Elementary Honor Society
NEHS / Student CouncilNEHS / Student Council
National Elementary Honor SocietyNational Elementary Honor Society
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolEisenhower Elementary School
Charter Date: November 2015:Charter Date: November 2015:
• Established in 2008 with 2 primary purposes:
1) To recognize students who have :
Achieved academic excellence / excellent character
Demonstrated responsibility in their lives
2) Engage these students in: Service Leadership Development
Activities
Student Council /NEHS Student Qualification
Process• Students in Grade 6• Obtain a cumulative 3.50 GPA and/or exemplary character• Receive Teacher Recommendations• Complete a candidate’s application• Complete Service Hours (20 for 2015-2016)• Participate in meetings and rehearsal as they relate to the
NEHS induction ceremony. • Participate in an induction ceremony.
Get Involved!• There are many opportunities for
parents to be involved in the Sixth Grade Classrooms!
• Please sign-up if you are interested in helping to plan activities or fundraisers, volunteer in the classrooms, or chaperone fieldtrips.
Classroom Donations• If you are feeling generous, please
donate the following:•Computer/Copy Paper•Lined Paper•Whiteboard Markers•Tissues•Lysol Disinfectant Wipes•Large Hand Sanitizer
Fieldtrips
• We have at least one fieldtrip planned for this year!
Only if we can fundraise the money!
WHY we fundraise?
Early Man Tool Requirements
•Resources: Textbook, library books, Internet•Material Needed: Any naturally occurring material (wood, bone, stone, plants, etc.) Glue, string, or other material as needed.•Project Description: You are going to create a tool from naturally occurring material. Use things you find in your yard or surrounding community. DO NOT take materials from other people’s yards without their permission. You may create a tool that you have seen or learned about, or you can develop your own.
Rain Gutter Regatta
• Requirements– Size 2 inches by 5 inches
– DO NOT SPEND LOTS OF $$$$$$$
– Think Light!!!!
Autumn Shake : October
Science Fair • Due in January• Completed over several months• More info to come…
Other fun thoughts!!!
ContactIf you ever have any questions, please feel
free to contact us!The BEST and QUICKEST method is through
EMAIL…Email us at:
[email protected]@cnusd.k12.ca.us [email protected]@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Let’s Have a Great Year!