Welcome to 6th Grade at Santiago School Ms. Frazier Language Arts, Social Studies, & AVID Room #201

A few things about me… This is my 26th year of teaching Taught 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, (7th/8th and high school during summer school.) A blend of strict and fun. Enjoy reading, nature, music, fitness activities and time with family and friends and serving in my church.

Attendance On time, every day, ready to learn! Please call the office if your child is absent. If you don’t call, send a note when returning. The state asks us to verify all absences. The student is responsible for missed homework & lessons. To get missing work, me at or call me at (714) , stop by the school, ask a classmate, or have a nearby friend/relative pick up missing assignments.

Class Schedule P. 0 8:00-8:12 Homeroom P. 1/2 8:15-9:29 Language Arts 9:29-9:49 Nutrition/Recess P. 3/4 9:52-11: Social Studies/ 4 - AVID 11:06-11:51 Lunch P. 5/6 11:54-1:07 Math P. 7/8 1:10-2: Science 8 - P.E. Library alternating Wednesdays – Laptops in the room every other week

Class Schedule P. 0 8:00-8:12 Homeroom P. 1/2 8:15-9:29 Math 9:29-9:49 Nutrition/Recess P. 3/4 9:52-11: Science 4 - P.E. 11:06-11:51 Lunch P. 5/6 11:54-1:07 Language Arts P. 7/8 1:10-2: Social Studies/ 8 - AVID Library on alternating Wednesdays – Laptops in the room every other week.

Zero Period - Homeroom Class Zero Period takes place every morning This is where we take attendance and go over a few things before the students go off to their classes for the day. Monday: Agenda Check/ Word of the Week (1 page project is assigned & due Tuesday) Tuesday: Binder Check (pencil pouch, agenda, loose-leaf notebook paper, dividers, no cover photos, no loose papers) Wednesday: College of the Week (discuss & research online) Thursday: Character Counts (back section of Agenda) Friday: Backpack Check (make sure it is cleaned out & organized Thursday night)

Language Arts Our students will further their knowledge of the English language through reading, writing, grammar skills, speaking and listening. They will also develop their appreciation for literature. Assessments include story tests, essays, spelling and grammar tests.

History and Social Studies 6.1 Archeology and Early Man 6.2 Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush 6.3 Ancient Hebrews 6.4 Greece 6.5 India 6.6 China 6.7 Rome Assessments include quizzes, tests and Research projects. We will be on a learning adventure through ancient civilizations!

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination Writing Inquiry Collaboration Organization Reading

What are the Common Core State Standards? The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) represent a set of expectations for student knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college and careers. CCSS will help ensure that students receive a high quality education consistent, from school to school and state to state. The development of the CCSS was spearheaded by two organizations - the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association. The criteria used to develop the CCSS were: Aligned with college and work expectations; Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills; Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards; Informed by top-performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; Evidence and/or research-based. *More information can be found at

Homework All students need to be responsible for their own homework. Students are expected to write their homework in their agenda. All boxes should be filled on a daily basis. Please check the agendas regularly to be aware of what assignments are due. If there is no homework, there should be something written about what was done in class or an “X” in the space. Assignments are due at the beginning of class, and will be considered late if they are not ready to be turned in at that time. Any late assignments will not receive full credit. All assignments should be neatly prepared and have the student’s name, date, & period written in the upper right-hand corner. Every other week, we will be going to the library, where the students will be checking out books based on their AR levels. There is a link on the Santiago homepage to take them directly to the AR website where they can sign in with the student ID number. If they do not have computer access at home, they may go to the library before or after school to take the AR test. They will also have access to laptops in the classroom during their free time. This will be a requirement toward their reading grade.

Grading Students have the opportunity to earn the following points for completed work. Points are deducted for work that is turned in late or not completed correctly. Homework: 20 points Class Work: 50 points Projects: 100 Points Essays & Tests: 100 points * Any assignments not turned in shall receive a score of zero, negatively affecting the student’s overall performance grade in the class. * You may access your student’s grades anytime by going to the Aeries Student Portal through the Santiago homepage resources tab.

Student Behavior Expectations 201: 1. Focus on the lesson. 2. Follow directions the first time they are given. 3. Stay on task. 4.Use appropriate voice level. “This is how we do it!”

This form is used to record instances when students have difficulty following the classroom expectations. After three minor infractions, parental and /or administrative intervention is requested.

Suggested Supplies 1 three ring binder (2 inch) 1 pack of colored 6-8 tab binder dividers 1 paper punch (3-hole … the kind that attaches to the binder) 1 pack of white wide rule 8.5x11 notebook filler paper (3 hole punched) 12 #2 pencils (mechanical are ok, but make sure you have extra lead) Erasers Small school scissors 1 small pencil sharpener with a cover 2 or more highlighters 1 pack of pens (black, blue, & red). NO permanent markers! 1 pack of colored pencils (package of 8 or more) 1 pack of (3X3) assorted post-it notes 1 glue stick 1 pencil bag (3 hole punched) 1 flash drive/memory stick (1GB or 2GB) *These supplies are being requested for your child to use in my class. If possible, I would like your child to bring these to school every day in a backpack. Some of the same items will be used in their other classes; therefore, only one set is suggested. If you encounter any problems supplying these items, please let me know & I will do my best to assist you & your child.

Donations White printing paper Red ink pens Highlighters Boxes of tissue Anything else from the supply list Your time: Copying papers. THANK YOU :)

THANK YOU! Thank you very much for being here this evening and for your support. The best way to contact me is via at or text message (714) You may also send a note with your child, or call the school at (714) and leave a message for me. I am also available before or after school by appointment. Please let me know when it would be convenient for you.