“Welcome Questions” 1st: Find your seat by matching your “pink” card with a “blue” card that creates a sum of 100 2nd: Take out a piece of paper Write at least three questions you may have about being in 6th grade, Canyon Lake Middle School, or both.

“Science Newsletter” Read over the “Math” Newsletter

Mr. Quinn

Family

Canyon Lake “EAST-SIDE”

My Girls Tori Ally

Macy

Education Master’s Degree!

Teaching * Poway

Perris

Lake Elsinore Tuscany Hills CLMS

Personal

Questions ?

Classroom Procedures For C-104

Coming into class

Warm-up

Warm-up Title Name Joe Blow Warm-up #1 8/12/09 & Show all Work! Date

Attention Signal "Call Backs"

Book procedures

You as a mathematician… "From Me to You…" Write a letter to me that clearly explains each of the following: Introduction Who you are? What do you like to do outside of school? What are some things you do well? What are your goals? You as a student… Is school important to you? Why or why not? How are you as a student? (strengths/weaknesses) What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why? You as a mathematician… What do you like most about math? Why? What do you like least about math? Why? What do I need to know about your mathematical history that would help me to better teach you?

How many are there? And how do you know? What equation could we write that matches ________’s thinking? Is this strategy like any of the other strategies that we’ve seen so far? How?

Sharpening Pencils

Announcements

Restroom

Dismissal

Tennis Balls

Gum

You as a mathematician… "From Me to You…" Write a letter to me that clearly explains each of the following: Introduction Who you are? What do you like to do outside of school? What are some things you do well? What are your goals? You as a student… Is school important to you? Why or why not? How are you as a student? (strengths/weaknesses) What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why? You as a mathematician… What do you like most about math? Why? What do you like least about math? Why? What do I need to know about your mathematical history that would help me to better teach you?

How many are there? And how do you know? What equation could we write that matches ________’s thinking? Is this strategy like any of the other strategies that we’ve seen so far? How?

iPods & Cell Phones

Desks

Desks

Supplies Notebook Filler Paper

www.JupiterGrades.com

6th Grade Math Grading Test and Quizzes = 60% Homework, Class Participation, Mini Quizzes & class work = 40%

6th Grade Math Grading

6th Grade Math Grading 30% + 40% = 70% = “C” grade 50% of 60% = 30%

2 Late Work Absent work Math HW Web site

6th Grade Math Extra Credit VERY LITTLE – “Don’t count on it!”

6th Grade Math Retaking a test Redo test/quiz @ 100% Tutor help with signed letter Schedule retake

6th Grade Science Earth Science Science Notebook lesson notes (“Yellow Notes”) warm-ups key terms and questions Science Homework as needed (not very often)

Science Grading Policy Total Points Tests & Quizzes = 25 to 50 points Projects = 25 to 100 points Class work and Labs = 5 to 20 points Science Homework = points will vary (the longer the lesson, generally will be worth more points) Notebook Quizzes = 1 point per warm-up *** There will be up to a 50% reduction for late assignments ***

All regular work must be completed to qualify for extra credit Science Extra Credit Several assignments and projects listed on classroom web site. *** Note*** All regular work must be completed to qualify for extra credit

Classroom Web Site http://clm.leusd.k12.ca.us or

Contact Information email: J o s e p h . Q u i n n @ L E U S D . K 12 . CA . US Phone: 2 4 4 – 2 1 2 3 Ext: 3304 Message: 5129 Cell Phone: 9 0 9 – 5 7 6 – 2 0 2 5 ** simple questions please**

Discipline Plan For Room C-104

Rules 1. Enter room quietly and begin board work 2. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise 3. Eyes front when teacher is talking 4. Raise hand and wait for permission to speak 5. Show respect & courtesy for others

W A R N I G S

Warnings

Consequences _ + 1st offense = / Warning 2nd offense = x teacher consequence (possible parent contact via Jupiter Grade) _ 3rd offense = x removed from seat, and parent contact via Jupiter Grade (possible removal from class) 4th offense = x referral – All of the above and GONZO! +

“Stars”

Star Sheet & Extra Credit Points 1st star = Feeling good 2nd star = Feeling great 3rd star = Feeling awesome and get to leave first for break or lunch 4th star = Feeling “Wow almost there!” Front of the line pass. 5th star = Oh Yeah I’m the boss now Positive message home & roll the prize spinner! 10th star = “Free HW excuse!” (like a HW pass)

Attention Signal "Call Backs"

Groups

Seating

Questions ?

Bubble Map How would you describe yourself? Use relevant descriptive details to create a “Describing Bubble Map” of yourself. (name) Self

Double Bubble Map What are some similarities and differences between and your seat partner? Compare and contrast important points to create a “Double Bubble Map”.

Interview your “shoulder” partner and get the following information: Pair Share Interview your “shoulder” partner and get the following information: 1) Their name 2) The last school they attended 3) Their favorite past time (hobbies) 4) Something else interesting about them

You as a mathematician… "From Me to You…" Write a letter to me that clearly explains each of the following: Introduction Who you are? What do you like to do outside of school? What are some things you do well? What are your goals? You as a student… Is school important to you? Why or why not? How are you as a student? (strengths/weaknesses) What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why? You as a mathematician… What do you like most about math? Why? What do you like least about math? Why? What do I need to know about your mathematical history that would help me to better teach you?

"From Me to You…" Write a letter to me that clearly explains each of the following: Introduction Who you are? What do you like to do outside of school? What are some things you do well? What are your goals? You as a student… Is school important to you? Why or why not? How are you as a student? (strengths/weaknesses) What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why? You as a scientist… What do you like most about science? Why? What do you like least about science? Why? What do I need to know about your scientific history that would help me to better teach you?