6 th Grade Curriculum Night  Mrs. Parson  Mrs. Huntley  Mrs. Owsley  Mrs. Pawlik

Agenda Welcome  Daily Schedule  Curriculum  Homework  School to home Communication  Questions

Daily Schedule  8:05-8:10 Students arrive  8:15-8:45 Specials/ SSR, AR  8:45-9:55 Rotation I  9:55-11:05 Rotation II  11:05-11:45 Lunch  11:50-1:00 Rotation III  1:00-2:10Rotation IV  2:10-2:35 Specials/ SSR, AR  2:35-2:40pack up, dismiss

Reading  Literature studies- Egypt Game, The Giver, The Cay, A Single Shard  Reading Comprehension  Standards  AR Goal  Open Court reading series

Language and Writing  Easy Grammar  Write Source Book  6+1Traits  Spalding  Writing assignments – vary by class  Supplies needed: Composition notebook, 3 ring binder, 8 tab dividers, blue pens, pencils, USB drive, library card

Spelling  Spalding Method  20 Spalding words  Homework – unique to each writing class

Math  Saxon – Text Books Practice workbooks will be arriving soon Supplemented with outside materials  New Lesson most days – slower paced  Test every Friday (with some exceptions)  Homework assigned Mon-Thurs (few exceptions) Don’t ask if they have homework– ask to see it Students are responsible for checking their own homework. Help them choose which problems. Monitoring system  Will need math tool kit – protractor, compass, ruler, graph paper for doing homework problems at home.

Homework Expectations Homework should be done in an orderly manner in columns with all work shown. Parents should monitor daily progress on homework.

Homework Monitoring This indicates point deduction and reason Full points earned

Social Studies  Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Middle Ages, Asia, and Africa.  Vocabulary Development  3 Reports throughout the year: (Egypt Newsletter, Middle Ages Report, Country Report) Projects include mummifying chickens, Scrapbook and road trip.

Science  Scientific Method  Vocabulary development  Classroom Experiments  Science Fair Projects  Topics: Earth and Space Science, Physical Science and Life Science

Homework  Bring home assignments Monday-Thursday. Students are expected to complete the work and turn it in finished the following day. A 50% may be given for late assignments. A zero may be given for long term assignments that are not completed on the due date. Missing assignments leads to your child’s grade being lowered and possible low test scores. Parent signature is expected nightly in the student agenda. Spot checked by teachers. Problems: If your child is having difficulty, send an to the subject teacher.

Communication Each teacher has a website linked through our school website. Completed/graded class work and tests will be handed back to individual students, by subject teacher. Please review the work on a weekly basis. Watch for parent signature requests. CHECK S – PRIMARY AVENUE OF COMMUNICATION! If you prefer paper communication please let us know.

Human Growth and Development  3 day program.  Boys and Girls are separated  Alternative Program is available  A signed permission slip is required  Schedule TBD – You will be notified!

August 28 & 29 Conferences  Longer group session conferences for most students Several sessions to accommodate all parents – sign up/first come first served  Specific strategies will be discussed  Compare your student’s progress  See specific assessment scores  Preview of what to expect in the coming quarters

Drop Off/Pick Up  Please do not drop your children off before 7:45 AM.  Make sure to display your name plates in your windshield when picking up.  Follow the traffic directions entering and exiting the parking areas. The city will begin issuing tickets.  PLEASE NO CELL PHONES IN THE PARKING LOT.

Thank you for your generous donations

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