Welcome to the 6th Grade Classroom with Mrs. Denison!

A Little About Me  4th Year Teaching at St. Bede  Taught Previously in New Jersey  Teach 6th Grade Homeroom (Religion, Social Studies, Literature, & Spelling/Vocabulary), 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies

Policies  Homework - Unless Otherwise Specified, Homework is Due the Day After it is Assigned. Late Work is Accepted for Partial Credit Until the Chapter Test.  Cheating - Any Kind of Cheating/Plagiarism Will Not Be Tolerated & Will Result in A Zero for the Assignment Without the Possibility of Making it up.  Extra Credit - I Give 1 Extra Credit Assignment Per Trimester (Usually Worth 20 Points.) Students With 3 or More Missing Assignments are not Eligible for Extra Credit.  Demerits - The Junior High has a Demerit Policy. Demerits Include a 15 Minute Detention.

6th Grade Religion  Textbook - “Christ Our Life”  Topics include: The Bible, The Mystery of Evil, Faith in the Lord, Trust in Providence, Israelites Journey from Slavery to Freedom, God’s Covenant, The Promised Land, Exile  Service Learning Project Point Project Each Trimester, Students Must Write a Proposal, Complete 2 Hours of Community Service and Write a Reflection, Due Dates are 10/28, 02/16, 05/23

6th Social Studies  Textbook - “A Message of Ancient Days”  Topics Include: How Cultures and Societies Develop, Mesopotamia & Sumer, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome  Projects - There Will Be 1 Project Per Trimester  Homework & Tests - There is Homework Only After Each Lesson is Completed (Lessons Take about 2-3 Days), Non-Written Nightly Homework Includes Studying Notes, Rereading the Lesson, Working on Study Guides, Tests & Quizzes are Announced at Least 1 Week in Advance

6th Literature  Textbook - “Scott Foresman Literature”  Themes Include: Change, Challenges, Relationships, Environment, Justice, Conflict & Resolution  Novels - We Will Read 1 Novel Each Trimester  Accelerated Reader - Students Must Earn 15 Points Per Timester, Due Dates are 11/04, 02/24, 05/23

6th Spelling/Vocabulary  Textbook - “Vocabulary Workshop”  Each Unit Will Have 4 Assignments From the Textbook, a Vocabulary Test, & a Spelling Test

7th Grade Social Studies  Textbook: “Across the Centuries”  Topics Include - Age of Exploration, Roman & Byzantine Empires, Roots of Islam, African Empires, Early China, Japan, Feudalism, Crusades, and Renaissance & Reformation  Projects - There Will Be 1 Project Per Trimester  Homework & Tests - There is Homework Only After Each Lesson is Completed (Lessons Take about 2-3 Days), Non-Written Nightly Homework Includes Studying Notes, Rereading the Lesson, Working on Study Guides, Tests & Quizzes are Announced at Least 1 Week in Advance

8th Grade Social Studies  Textbook - “A More Perfect Union”  Topics Include: Exploration & Settlement of the New World, American Revolution, Constitution, People of the New Nation, Manifest Destiny, Industrial Revolution, Cotton Kingdom, Civil War  Projects - There Will Be 1 Project Per Trimester  Homework & Tests - There is Homework Only After Each Lesson is Completed (Lessons Take about 2-3 Days), Non-Written Nightly Homework Includes Studying Notes, Rereading the Lesson, Working on Study Guides, Tests & Quizzes are Announced at Least 1 Week in Advance  Current Events - 20 Point Oral Presentation on a Current Event From an Assigned Topic

Camp Arroyo  Dates of Camp - April 16th-April 20th, the Week After Easter Break  Mandatory Meeting - Monday, October 24th, 6:30 pm Mandatory Information Meeting For Parents Only  Chaperones & Drivers - We Will Need 2 Chaperones Per Cabin in Order to Attend Camp and Enough Drivers for All Students & Their Belongings at Least 90 Days in Advance or We Will Have to Cancel

Other Info.  Mandatory Concerts & Mass - Christmas (12/15) & Spring Concerts (05/03) are Part of the Music Grade & the 5th & 6th Grade/CCD Mass (03/04) is Part of the Religion Grade, Excuses Must Be Submitted Prior to these Events  Changes in Honor Roll - Students Must Have a B or Higher to Qualify for Honor & Principal’s Honor Role  Requirements for Chaperoning & Volunteering - Chaperones & Volunteers Must Be Fingerprinted, There Must Be 2 Adults Per Vehicle  Website:  Contact Info:

Reminders:  Adequate Sleep is Essential for Student Progress & Performance; Students Should Be Getting a Minimum of 8 Hours Sleep Each Night.  A Healthy Breakfast Helps Students Maintain Focus and Energy Throughout the School Day.  School Begins at 8:00; Students Who Arrive After 8:05 Must Go to the Office For a Tardy Slip.  Safety Patrol - Students Who Have Safety Patrol Must Be at School By 7:45  Students Who Arrive to School Before 7:50 & Are Not Supervised By Their Parent/Guardian Will Be Sent to Morning Care.