1. Welcome to Keystone Oaks Middle School Curriculum Night!
6TH GRADE TEAM TEACHERS:
ELA 6/ACCELERATED ELA 6 - Mrs. McMahon SCIENCE - Mrs. Manko
ELA 6 - Ms. Waskiewicz
MATH 6/FUNDAMENTALS OF MATH 6 - Ms. Leitch SOCIAL STUDIES - Mrs. Rayman
MATH 6/ACCELERATED MATH 6 - Mr. Falsetti
LEARNING SUPPORT/FUNDAMENTALS OF MATH & ELA 6 – Mrs. Harris
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELA 6 – Mr. Gavlak

2. TOPICS OVERVIEW: Team Website New Curriculum Homework Policy
Absence/Vacation
KO Kash Program

3. 6th Grade Team Website Web Pages for Teachers Student Syllabi
Important Links
Announcements
Important Upcoming Dates
Project Information
Worksheets
Graphic Organizers
Plans
Newsletters
Flashcards
Student Awards

4. New Curriculum MATH: Big Ideas Math Fundamentals of Math 6 Math 6
Accelerated Math 6
ELA: Collections & Close Reader
Fundamentals of ELA 6
ELA 6
Accelerated ELA 6

5. Math Topics Covered Available to Students
Numerical Expressions * Online Textbook
Fractions & Decimals * Chromebooks
Algebraic Expressions & Properties * Study Island
Areas of Polygons * Flashcards
Ratios & Rates * * Parent Newsletters
Ratios & Proportions * Extra Practice
Integers & the Coordinate Plane * * Graphic Organizers
Integers * After School Work Center
Equations & Inequalities *
Expressions & Equations Grading
Surface Area & Volume * Total Points
Statistical Measures * Assignments, Notebook, Portfolio,
Data Displays Study Guides, Quizzes, Tests,
Rational Numbers Projects, Study Island
Percents * Extra Credit: Prior to Tests, Progress Reports

6. Fundamentals of Math 6 Topics Covered Specifics of the class
Numerical Expressions
Fractions and Decimals
Algebraic Expressions and Properties
Areas of Polygons
Ratios and Rates
Integers and the Coordinate Plane
Equations and Inequalities
Surface Area and Volume
Statistical Measures
Data Displays
Rational Numbers
Percents
Alternative Pacing
Tiered homework
Modified/Adapted Tests

7. Ms. Waskiewicz Mrs. McMahon Accelerated Reading Requirements
English Language Arts
Ms. Waskiewicz Mrs. McMahon
Accelerated Reading Requirements
5% of grade
ELA 6 Accelerated ELA 6
1st quarter- 15 points 20 points
2nd quarter- 15 points 20 points
3rd quarter- 20 points 25 points
4th quarter- 20 points 25 points
Collections
New textbooks for school year
Online textbook
Ear buds for in class assignments
Grades are weighted

8. English Language Arts Possible Novels:
The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Peak by Roland Smith
Accelerated:
Nothing but the Truth by Avi
Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli

9. Fundamentals of ELA
Mr. Gavlak & Mrs. Harris
READ 180 supports educators with a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, and professional development, while providing students with personalized rigorous instruction for college, career, and beyond.
Please see Mr. Gavlak in room 307 at 7:30 for a more comprehensive overview of the class.

10. Science Units of Study: Water and Weather Diversity of Life
Experiments with Plants
Other Topics:
Lab Safety
Branches of Science
Measurement
Scientific Methods
Fairchild Challenge at Phipps Conservatory
**Attendance in class is important because of lab work and experiments that are conducted in class

11. Social Studies General Information:
Tests – study guides will be given at the beginning of each chapter to give students ample time to prepare for the test
Project based units – all projects will be completed in class. Few materials will need to be provided by the students
Our World – published by Macmillan/McGrawHill is the text book for this class. This book is to be kept at home since a book is provided in class.
Class work – each student can earn up to 3 points on a daily basis for class preparation, participation and respect/cooperation
Grades- will be weighted

12. Vacation/Absence Policy
Homework Policy
No late homework accepted
When a student is absent, it is their responsibility to check website prior to return, collect make up work during homeroom, and make arrangements for tests and quizzes.
Tests and quizzes can be made up at the after school work center (Tuesdays and Thursdays) or during Access.
Vacation/Absence Policy
Prior approval for vacation needed
Students have five days upon return to turn in missed assignments

13. KO Kash Program
This program is designed to encourage good behavior, respect for self and others, independence, and responsibility.
Students “pay” to participate in “Celebration of Success” activities
Kash-Kart:  Students are able to purchase school supplies with their Kash
Each student received $5 at start of program and have opportunity to earn money throughout year for tests, attendance, acts of kindness, etc.
Students must pay in order to go to their locker, “buy” a lost worksheet, pay when tardy, etc.