Welcome! Welcome! Sixth Grade Pre-Algebra Back to School Night Mrs. Cindy Jansen Extension 3655 Please sign in at the center table and take a copy of the contract.

Goals Independent learners Self-advocacy/Resourcefulness Time management and strong organizational skills Effective study strategies Lifelong, positive relationship with learning Confidence and self-motivation Learn and grow collaboratively

Pre- Algebra 6th Grade Intro. To Algebra 7th Grade Algebra 1 8th Grade Precalc./ Trig th Gradeor 10th Grade Algebra 2 /Trig. 2 10th Gradeor 9th Grade Geometry Trig. 1 9th gradeor 8th Grade AP Calc. AB 12th Gradeor 11 th Grade AP Calc. CD 12th Grade Accelerated Program At-A-Glance

7 th Grade Placement Tentative placement will be made in February : To be placed in Intro. to Algebra, each student must meet the following criteria: Students who do not earn at least a 70% in Pre-Algebra this year will have to attend summer school to meet the requirements or repeat Pre-Algebra in 7 th grade. To be placed in Accelerated Algebra, each student must meet the above criteria with the following additions: Teacher recommendationyes Final course grade: 70% or better Continued placement in P.A. during 6 th grade Final course grade: 90% or better Teacher Recommendation

Standards Based Reporting Exceeding Standard Student consistently performs beyond the standard (concepts, processes, and skills). Meeting Standard Student consistently achieves the standard (concepts, processes, and skills). Approaching Standard Student is progressing toward the standard (concepts, processes, and skills), but has yet to demonstrate consistent mastery. Limited Progress Student is making minimal progress toward the standard (concepts, processes, and skills). An L rating indicates the student’s performance is well below the standard. Communicated through rubrics and assessment cover sheets: Secure skills v. Beginning and Developing

Thinking Skills – To Infinity and Beyond Learning is thinking…Know it v. Use it Encourages higher level thinking skills: Evaluate, Create, Analyze, etc. Recognize and communicate the thinking process

Program Overview Text Resources: CD-ROM Online Resources/Support: Online Resources/Support: (Online quizzes/tests, animations, PowerPoint tutorials) Units of Study Not always sequential Not always sequential See teacher website for unit lesson components See teacher website for unit lesson components

Homework every nightHomework every night minutes per night (This includes reviewing notes each day) minutes per night (This includes reviewing notes each day) Understand that there are many methodsUnderstand that there are many methods If child is really struggling they should show their attempted work and then stop. This is a way for me to see what they know.If child is really struggling they should show their attempted work and then stop. This is a way for me to see what they know. Students are responsible to ask before or during class if they are confusedStudents are responsible to ask before or during class if they are confused Homework…

Mrs. J’s Class Webpage Our classroom website is a resource for you and your child. Go to the district site, and type “Jansen” in the search box. The first option will open to our class page.

Assessments/Grading District policy:  On-Going assessments: announced and unannounced  Tests must be taken within reasonable time limits  Retests will not be an option  No extra credit  Notebook Checks Notebook Checks Notebook Checks Weighted grading system (tests v. quizzes) **Progress reports available at any time

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, etc. The best way is through a note or Extension 3655 Communication…