1. READING 1. COMPREHENSION 60% Reading Anthology (both)
Literature Book (fiction)
Magazine Articles (Non-fiction)
Comprehension Tests
Comprehension Quizzes, Tests, Projects
Quizzes
2. VOCABULARY 30%
Vocabulary
(working copy + cards)
Taken from readings
3. ORAL PARTICIPATION 10%
Pronunciation, flow, expression
Asking questions, promoting discussion

2. READING Expectations:
-Students will maintain an average of 70% or above
-Students should be reading material and reviewing vocabulary EVERY night
-A copy of the homework/grading policy as well as a class
information sheet can be found on my teacher webpage under “6th
grade curriculum” and in your child’s binder
Contact Information:
-Phone: ext -
-website:

3. GATE MATH 1. Daily Homework (10%) (Scaled Handouts, book)
Standards Practice:
Number Concepts Ratios
Integers Data Analysis
Expressions and Equations
Geometric Concepts
2. Lesson Quizzes (20%)
3. Problem Solving Packets (20%)
Based on:
lesson skills word problems
logic open ended questions
real life problem solving
multiple strategies
4. Chapter and Unit Tests (50%)

4. GATE MATH Expectations:
-Students will maintain an average of 80% or above
-Students are responsible for daily homework
-Students must seek help when needed
-A copy of the homework/grading policy as well as a class
information sheet can be found on my teacher webpage
under “6th grade curriculum” and in your child’s binder
Contact Information:
-Phone: ext -
-website:

5. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
6TH GRADE, ROOM 27

6. Agenda 1. Please sign in! 2. Introduction 3. Schedule 4. Curriculum
5. Homework Policy
6. Quizzes and Tests
7. Grading
8. Report Cards
9. Discipline
10. Field Trips (Parent drivers/insurance)
11. 6th Grade Goals
12. Class Auction
13. Parent/Teacher Communication
14. Volunteers
15. Questions
16. Thank you for coming!

7. All About Me CARMEN POWELL SCHOOL: Vallejo Mill Centerville
Moreau H.S.
UCSB
CSUH: teaching credential
SJSU: MA + Administrative Degree
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Substitute teacher 2 years
Preschool teacher 2 years
4th grade 3 years
6th grade 15 years

8. Contact Information
4. Room 27
1. School phone Ext 2.
3. Website

9. Room 27’s Schedule Science PREP M 8:25-9:10 P.E. PREP
T 8:25-9:10 Mr. Seeley
F 8:25-9:10 ?
Computer PREP
W 8:25-9:10
Music
Library
Th 8:25-9:10
T 9:10-9:40

10. CLASS SCHEDULES M-F 1st period 11:10-12:10 Powell: Reading
Richwood: GATE Reading
Stange: Math
Stewart: GATE Reading
Luu: Reading
M-F 2nd period
12:55-1:40 and
1:55-2:20
Powell: GATE Math
Richwood: Reading
Stange: GATE Math
Stewart: Math
Luu: Math

11. Reading/Language Arts
ADOPTED PROGRAM:
Treasures by McGraw Hill
1. textbook
2. practice book
Treasures.macmillanmh.com/
california
WRITING:
Write Source 2000, Treasures, and Learning Headquarters
Genres:
Narrative
Expository
Persuasive

12. Spelling
SPELLING: Treasures
Spelling and Vocabulary Skills
1. Temporary List:
Current week’s lesson
2. Permanent List:
Commonly misspelled words (about 10 new ones each week)
Monday-Wednesday: practice
Thursday: post test
(multiple choice + 5 permanent words)
*Each week students have a chance to test out of spelling and work on word roots

13. Math ADOPTED PROGRAM: Springboard Mathematics Course 1
1. Consumable textbook (Aligns with COMMON CORE)
2. On-line: fremontunifiedca.springboardonline.org
3. Resource: TenMarks.com
CONCEPTS AND CONTENT:
Number Concepts Expressions and Equations
Ratios Integers
Geometric Concepts Data Analysis
Personal Financial Literacy

14. Social Studies * Early Man *Rome and the Israelites
*Greece and the Phoenicians
*Mesopotamia
*Egypt
*Ancient China
*Ancient India

15. Science ADOPTED PROGRAM: Focus on Earth Science by Prentice Hall
CONCEPTS AND CONTENT:
Plate Tectonics Ecosystems
Volcanoes Weather
Earthquakes Atmosphere
The students attend Science
Lab weekly

16. Other *Current Events *Public Speaking Character Education (school)
Family Life (district)

17. HOMEWORK POLICY
1. Students are expected to bring in their homework completed and on time each day. No late work is accepted.
2. Name must appear on work for full credit
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
4. Missing homework notices will be sent home when appropriate (Blue notes) Students will receive 0% credit for any missing assignments.
5. If a student is unable to complete assignments after minutes, a note from the parent is needed. The student is still responsible for knowing the material since the curriculum is based on the California Common Core State Standards

18. QUIZZES AND TESTS 1. Students will be notified of tests in advance
2. Quizzes can be scheduled or given as “pop” quizzes when needed
3. Students talking or cheating during a quiz or test receive an F (0%), a misconduct notice is issued, and a parent signature is required

19. Grading Most assignments will be given a letter/percentage grade
2. Smaller assignments or practice will be counted as credit/no credit
3. Grading will be based on completeness of assignment, portion of assignment completed correctly, effort, directions followed, and neatness.
4. LATE, MISSING, OR INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS COUNT AS A ZERO
5. Missing assignments: parents will be notified when appropriate and grade will be lowered
6. Students will be rewarded for turning in assignments on time
7. Progress reports will be sent out 3 times throughout the year or as needed
8. Variety of assessment techniques: teacher observation, student self assessment, rubrics, tests, writing (formal and informal), standards checklist

20. REPORT CARDS 1. November (Conferences 18th, 19th, 20th) 2. March
3. June (on the last day of school)

21. Discipline CLASSROOM AGREEMENTS: 1. Never give up. Try your best.
2. Respect other people and
their property.
3. Speak and listen when
appropriate.
4. Participate and do your
work properly
5. Honesty is the best policy.
6. Stay positive. NO
NEGATIVES!
OFF LIMITS:
1. Cell phones*
2. Ipods*
3. Electronic video devices*
4. Gum
5. See school rules

22. Testing and Field Trips
IMPORTANT DATES
Smarter Balance Assessment May
FIELD TRIPS
Walk through Ancient Civilizations Jan. 20, 21, or 22
6th Grade Science Camp (about $ ) Dec. 1-4
Great America (TBD) June (TBD)

23. 6TH GRADERS CAN AIM FOR EACH TRIMESTER: Honor Roll Citizenship Award
END OF YEAR:
*Scott Ferguson Leadership Award
*Warrier Allrounder Award
Classroom Academic Award
Classroom Citizenship Award
Classroom Most Improved Award
President’s Physical Fitness Award
President’s Honor Roll (3.5 or better every trimester in 4th, 5th, and 6th ) and high standardized test scores
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS:
Band School Newspaper Student Council Chess
Math Club Basketball Team Debate Club and more

24. CLASS AUCTIONS When: December June Students use points
earned throughout
the year

25. 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.

26. HOMEWORK 1. Please make sure to sign in tonight at the back table
2. Please check the back table for ways you can volunteer in our classroom
3. Please leave your child a note telling him/her how you survived my lecture tonight
4. Have a wonderful evening!