Mrs. Dixon Camping! Zumba! Family! Friends! Singing! Laughing! Anything Arizona!!!! Let’s go Scorpions 2018-2019

6-8 Grade Resource English Language Arts This is a repeating slideshow, so feel free to take pictures of any slide of interest. Also, this presentation is posted on my teacher page.

6th Grade Grading Policies Grade Distribution 80% Mastery (i.e. tests, quizzes…) 20% Practice (i.e. classwork) Homework Nightly expectation: Math: 20 minutes Language Acquisition: 30 minutes Sciences: 10 minutes Individuals and Societies: As necessary

7th and 8th Grade Grading Policies Each content area and teacher will explain their policies. I will always be available to help find answers to questions you may have regarding any of your other class expectations and assignments. We will use our advisory class period on Wednesdays to keep up to date with assignments and grades.

Mrs. Dixon’s Grading policies I will accept late work for no loss of points. You have the opportunity to redo any work you are not pleased with. If you do not finish work in class you will be assigned homework club. Most assignments will be finished in class if you are using your time wisely and asking for help. 80% for assessments 20% for participation and class activities

6th Grade Student Supplies 5 3-Prong Pocket Folders Math: Yellow Language Acquisition: Red Sciences: Green Individuals and Societies: Blue World Language: Purple 5 composition notebooks, 1 per class 1” or larger 3-Ring Binder Pencils and erasers Highlighters Dry Erase Markers

Adopted Language and Literature Curriculum Pearson myPerspectives Unit Flow Unit Introduction Whole Class Learning Small Group Learning Independent Learning Novels tied to unit themes Each student will have access to online tools with their grade level account. Students will interact with literature using laptops and class discussions. Students will also focus on individual IEP goals using SRA reading program and Step Up To Writing

General Classroom Needs Clorox Wipes Kleenex Lined paper Copy Paper 3 x 5 notecards

6th Grade T-Shirt Every student is a member of our 6th grade team-family; it is our goal to make sure each student has a 6th grade shirt to represent the team $10 cost Due by 8/15 Order forms available from and to be turned in to math teachers.

Barros Family Night •Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 •5:00pm—7:00pm •Kyrene and Warner •Informal meet and greet time with 6th grade teachers. •Buy some pizza, hang out, share your time with us! •Bring the whole family!

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