Welcome to 6th grade science Mrs. Carter

Agenda 1. Attendance/ Introduction 2. 6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum 3. Schedule 4.Grading-Homework Policy, Lab Notebook, Assessments 5. Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication 6. Incentives 7. Questions Agenda

All About Me Originally from Fayetteville , NC Have three sisters Live in Lucama I have 1 daughter name Charity Have a twin sister, and yes we look the same. All About Me

All About Me School Experience: Graduate of FTCC in Fayetteville , NC Associate in Science-SGA, SADD, Phi Beta Lambda, & Gospel Choir Graduate from North Carolina State University. Part of the NSTA, Geology Club & WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Taught 8th grade in Wilson County Moved to Smithfield Middle School. This is my fifth year of teaching 6th grade All About Me

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6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum -Students will keep area organized and maintain all necessary work turned in -Students will maintain an average of 80% or above -Students are responsible for daily homework -Students must seek help when needed -Students will maintain a positive attitude towards peers, teachers, and school -A copy of the homework/grading policy as well as a class information sheet (syllabus and can be found on my teacher’s webpage Contact Information: -Phone: 919-934-4696 ext. 5026 -Email: ambercarter@johnston.k12.nc.us 6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum

6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum Our Goal for This Year: 6th Grade Science Units Earth Systems, Structures and Processes (Earth Science) Earth in the Universe (Space) Forces and Motion (Physical) Matter: Properties and Change (Physical) Energy: Conservation and Transfer (Physical) Structures and Functions of Living Organisms (Life) Ecosystems (Life) 6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum

6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum We will also be discussing (CER) Claim, Evidence and Reasoning. This is an offset of the Scientific Method. More in detail when we start doing our labs. 6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum

6th Grade Schedule BLOCK TIME 1ST 7:30-9:02 2ND (Elective A/B)/(Planning)9:05-10:12 3RD 10:15-11:05 (OT) 4TH 11:08-12:47 (*lunch Mrs. Carter 11:22) 5TH 12:50-1:57 6TH 2:00-3:10 Tutoring Tuesdays others days can be talked about and more when NC Final Exams come around. 3:15-4:00 6th Grade Schedule

Most assignments will be given a rubric grade Grading will be based on completeness of assignment, portion of assignment completed correctly, effort, directions followed, and neatness. 3. Missing assignments: parents will be notified via progress reports and/or conferences 5. Students will be rewarded for turning in assignments on time 6. Progress reports will be sent out 2 times throughout the quarters or as needed Variety of assessment techniques: teacher observation, student self assessment, rubrics, tests, writing (formal and informal), standards checklist, bell work quizzes (given out each quarter as a quiz grade) 8. There will be notebook check to check on organization and certain work. Such as syllabus, notes, and homework. Grading Policy homework-10% tests/Projects-40% Quizzes-30% classwork/labs-20%

Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments We will be using Google Classroom A LOT this year. 1. Students will be assigned 1-2 homework each week. Usually vocabulary will be due the following week of the day issued. Sometimes there will be a quick response to be discussed the next day. Name must appear on work. 3. Homework must be recorded for each subject. This includes daily assignments; future quizzes and test dates; report and project due dates; and special reminders in AGENDAS. Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments

Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments Labs: Each lab will be graded. If a student is absent he/she will be except. Remember these labs go with the lesson we are currently talking about and is a great way to use our 21st century skills. Incomplete labs will automatically receive a 60% Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments

Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments 1. Students will be notified of quizzes and tests in advance. 2. Students talking or cheating during a quiz or test receive an F (0%), a misconduct notice is issued, and a parent signature is required. A different test will be given out and will have to make arrangements to take after school or during work lunch. Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments

Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication OFF LIMITS: 1. Cell phones* 2. Ipods* 3. Electronic video devices* 4. Gum 5. See school rules 6. Dress Code CLASSROOM AGREEMENTS: Be honest Be responsible Have fun and **stay on task Respect other people and their property Talk and listen when appropriate Stay positive: no negatives Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication

Bell work Classroom Time (Lecture, Note taking, Labs, & Assessments Last three-five minutes of class Reflect on daily work and clean up. Teacher will dismiss everyone from their seats. Bell to bell

Absent Policy:

Lock Down Drills 3 Types- Full, Perimeter, and Partial Fire Drills Tornado Drills Lock Down Drills 3 Types- Full, Perimeter, and Partial Stay in seat and I will quickly dismiss you table by table . Drills

Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication Intervention and Process Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication

Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication If you have any concerns or questions about your child or anything that is happening in the classroom, please call me to talk or schedule an appointment. If I have overlooked the specific learning needs of your child, I would like to know so I can help him/her achieve the most they can this year. Thank you. Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication

Incentives-6TH GRADERS CAN AIM FOR EACH Quarter: *Medieval Challenge-based on assessments ONLY 80% and above *Treasure Prize (save up your Knight/Carter Bucks once a month) each item will be worth so many Bucks. Some choices but not limited: pencils, erasers, home work passes, book makers, notepads, etc. **Principal, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Character Trait Awards, Classroom Academic Award (Student of the week/bi-weekly END OF YEAR: Knight’s Award **All the above from each quarter for the year Science Most Improved Award Science Highest GPA Award OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO LOOK FORWAD TO: Athletic Student Council Battle of the Books Math Count Literacy Magazine Science Olympiad Envirothon Incentives-6TH GRADERS CAN AIM FOR

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