Welcome to 6th Grade

6th Grade Schedule 9:10-9:30 Morning Meeting 9:30-10:15 Special 10:15-11:00 Social Studies 11:00-12:00 Math 12:00-1:00 Recess/Lunch 1:00-2:30 Language Arts 2:30-3:00 O.W.L. Time (Opportunities with Learning) 3:00-3:40 Science

Language Arts Language Arts Skills Collections: Writing Grammar Vocabulary Spelling Collections: 6 Units comprised of fiction and nonfiction reading selections Close Reader Assessments

Independent Reading Fiction & Non-fiction 2 book shares per marking period 2 book projects per marking period Reading in school and at home

6th Grade Research Project Replaces Elementary Performance Assessment (EPA) Completed in homeroom In the Spring

Math Glencoe Math-consumable text (2 volumes) Quarter 1: Expressions and Equations Quarter 2: Geometry & Statistics/Data Quarter 3: Ratios and Proportions Quarter 4: The Number System

Math Homework Differentiated classroom lessons and practice Review before quizzes and tests

Math Resources Video tutors and online resources on ConnectEd Additional resources and videos on SFE 6th Grade Math Webpage Math Clinic with Mrs. Gudusky, Math Specialist

Science Topics: One Marking Period Each Scientific Method and Variables Human Genetics Levers and Pulleys Earth, Sun, and Moon District Assessment Each Marking Period Multiple Quizzes & Tests Focus on Study Skills

Social Studies Ancient Civilizations Topics: The Fertile Crescent Egypt and Nubia India and China Mesoamerica District Assessments at end of each unit Multiple Quizzes & Tests Focus on Study Skills

Homework Expectations Approximately 30-60 minutes per night Meets Expectation Fewer than 3 missed assignments Approaching the Expectation 3-4 missed assignments Improvement Needed 5 or more missed assignments

7th Grade Course Recommendations Early Spring Parent Meeting at Newtown Middle School TBD Teacher recommendations based on district assessments, quarterly averages, and overall student performance Middle School Visit

Sixth Grade Events 6th Grade Pretzel Sales Penny Challenge Grade Level Holiday Celebrations Blue and White Challenge CR District Track Meet Class Trip 6th Grade Picnic

Communication Websites Weekly Emails Hand-written notes for change of communication plans Conference Sign-ups