1. Welcome to 6th grade science
Mrs. Carter

2. Agenda 1. Attendance/ Introduction
2. 6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum
3. Schedule
4.Grading-Homework Policy, Lab Notebook, Assessments
5. Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication
6. Incentives
7. Questions
Agenda

3. All About Me Originally from Fayetteville , NC Have three sisters
Live in Lucama
I have 1 daughter name Charity
Have a twin sister, and yes we look the same.
All About Me

4. All About Me School Experience:
Graduate of FTCC in Fayetteville , NC Associate in Science-SGA, SADD, Phi Beta Lambda, & Gospel Choir
Graduate from North Carolina State University. Part of the NSTA, Geology Club & WISE (Women in Science and Engineering)
Taught 8th grade in Wilson County
Moved to Smithfield Middle School. This is my fifth year of teaching 6th grade
All About Me

5. All About Me

6. 6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum
-Students will keep area organized and maintain all necessary work turned in
-Students will maintain an average of 80% or above
-Students are responsible for daily homework
-Students must seek help when needed
-Students will maintain a positive attitude towards peers, teachers, and school
-A copy of the homework/grading policy as well as a class
information sheet (syllabus and can be found on my teacher’s webpage
Contact Information:
-Phone: ext. 5026 -
6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum

7. 6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum
Our Goal for This Year: 6th Grade Science Units
Earth Systems, Structures and Processes (Earth Science)
Earth in the Universe (Space)
Forces and Motion (Physical)
Matter: Properties and Change (Physical)
Energy: Conservation and Transfer (Physical)
Structures and Functions of Living Organisms (Life)
Ecosystems (Life)
6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum

8. 6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum
We will also be discussing (CER) Claim, Evidence and Reasoning. This is an offset of the Scientific Method. More in detail when we start doing our labs.
6th Grade Goals (Expectations)/Curriculum

9. 6th Grade Schedule BLOCK TIME 1ST 7:30-9:02 2ND
(Elective A/B)/(Planning)9:05-10:12
3RD
10:15-11:05 (OT)
4TH
11:08-12:47 (*lunch Mrs. Carter 11:22)
5TH
12:50-1:57
6TH
2:00-3:10
Tutoring
Tuesdays others days can be talked about and more when NC Final Exams come around. 3:15-4:00
6th Grade Schedule

10. Most assignments will be given a rubric grade
Grading will be based on completeness of assignment, portion of
assignment completed correctly, effort, directions followed, and neatness.
3. Missing assignments: parents will be notified via progress reports and/or conferences
5. Students will be rewarded for turning in assignments on time
6. Progress reports will be sent out 2 times throughout the quarters or as needed
Variety of assessment techniques: teacher observation, student self
assessment, rubrics, tests, writing (formal and informal), standards checklist,
bell work quizzes (given out each quarter as a quiz grade)
8. There will be notebook check to check on organization and certain work. Such as syllabus, notes, and homework.
Grading Policy homework-10% tests/Projects-40% Quizzes-30% classwork/labs-20%

11. Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments
We will be using Google Classroom A LOT this year.
1. Students will be assigned 1-2 homework each week. Usually vocabulary will be due the following week of the day issued. Sometimes there will be a quick response to be discussed the next day.
Name must appear on work.
3. Homework must be recorded for each subject. This includes daily assignments; future quizzes and test dates; report and project due dates; and special reminders in AGENDAS.
Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments

12. Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments
Labs:
Each lab will be graded. If a student is absent he/she will be except.
Remember these labs go with the lesson we are currently talking about and is a great way to use our 21st century skills.
Incomplete labs will automatically receive a 60%
Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments

13. Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments
1. Students will be notified of quizzes and tests in advance.
2. Students talking or cheating during a quiz or test receive an F (0%), a misconduct notice is issued, and a parent signature is required. A different test will be given out and will have to make arrangements to take after school or during work lunch.
Grading Policy-Homework , Lab Notebook, Assessments

14. Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication
OFF LIMITS:
1. Cell phones*
2. Ipods*
3. Electronic video devices*
4. Gum
5. See school rules
6. Dress Code
CLASSROOM AGREEMENTS:
Be honest
Be responsible
Have fun and **stay on task
Respect other people and their property
Talk and listen when appropriate
Stay positive: no negatives
Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication

15. Bell work
Classroom Time (Lecture, Note taking, Labs, & Assessments
Last three-five minutes of class Reflect on daily work and clean up.
Teacher will dismiss everyone from their seats.
Bell to bell

16. Absent Policy:

17. Lock Down Drills 3 Types- Full, Perimeter, and Partial
Fire Drills
Tornado Drills
Lock Down Drills 3 Types- Full, Perimeter, and Partial
Stay in seat and I will quickly dismiss you table by table .
Drills

18. Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication
Intervention and Process
Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication

19. Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication
If you have any concerns or questions about your child or anything that is happening in the classroom, please call me to talk or schedule an appointment. If I have overlooked the specific learning needs of your child, I would like to know so I can help him/her achieve the most they can this year. Thank you.
Discipline & Parent/Teacher Communication

20. Incentives-6TH GRADERS CAN AIM FOR
EACH Quarter: *Medieval Challenge-based on assessments ONLY 80% and above *Treasure Prize (save up your Knight/Carter Bucks once a month) each item will be worth so many Bucks. Some choices but not limited: pencils, erasers, home work passes, book makers, notepads, etc. **Principal, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Character Trait Awards, Classroom Academic Award (Student of the week/bi-weekly END OF YEAR: Knight’s Award **All the above from each quarter for the year Science Most Improved Award Science Highest GPA Award OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO LOOK FORWAD TO: Athletic Student Council Battle of the Books Math Count Literacy Magazine Science Olympiad Envirothon
Incentives-6TH GRADERS CAN AIM FOR

21. Lets Make it a Great YEAR!!!!!
Any questions ???
Lets Make it a Great YEAR!!!!!