1. Welcome to 6th Grade
Open House
September 2, 2015

2. Meet Mrs. Dowler University of Pittsburgh Political Science/ History
St. Vincent College
History/ Elementary Education
8th year at LES
Social Studies Teacher Leader- LES
Student Council Advisor

3. A Wildcat ROARS --School wide motto--
Respect others
Observe safety rules
Act responsibly
Reach for success
Show kindness

4. CAT’S CASH --School wide behavior management system--
Teachers reward students who exhibit “ROARS” behavior with a punch on their Wildcat Reward Card.
Wildcat Reward Cards are kept by the homeroom teacher.
Students will be able to use their Wildcat Rewards at designated times.
Demerits earned during a school day will result in the loss of Cat’s Cash.

5. “Give Me Five” --school wide attention signal--
Eyes on me
Listen
Quiet
Hands Free
Be Still

6. Expectations Rewards Consequences
Are posted in the room for student reference as well as on my website.

7. --6th grade team consequence system--
Demerit System
--6th grade team consequence system--
A detailed demerits earning policy is on my website.
First demeritLoss of Cat’s Cash
Second demeritLoss of recess
Third demerit30 minute detention

8. Dress Code --school wide policy--
Tank tops are permitted as long as the strap is three fingers wide. No under garments are allowed to show.
Appropriate short length: Students’ fingertips with arms straight should touch the bottom of the hem.
Clothing with inappropriate messages are not allowed.
Absolutely no flip flops!!!

9. Homework Expectations --6th grade team policy--
Quarterly assignment notebooks are REQUIRED.
Assignments are posted on teacher websites daily.
Policy letter—3 incomplete assignments will result in a detention.

10. Test/Quiz Corrections Opportunity --Previte/Merlin policy--
Bonus points can be earned when corrections are made.
Test/quiz must be signed by a parent/guardian in order for bonus points to be added to the overall grade.
Corrections must be made on notebook paper attached to the original test/quiz.

11. Recess vs. Workroom --6th grade team policy--
Recess will be OUTSIDE everyday (weather permitting) so be sure your child has appropriate outdoor wear.
Workroom will be held in Ms. Previte’s, Mrs. Merlin’s or Miss Danser’s room everyday.
Workroom is by teacher assignment only.
If students do not attend workroom when assigned, they will be given a detention.

12. Grades/HAC --District wide program--
We follow the GLSD approved grading scale.
Progress reports will be sent home at mid quarter.
Please access the Home Access Center (HAC) regularly throughout the year.
If you do not have a HAC account or have forgotten your log in information, please see the school secretary.

13. 6th Grade Core Curriculum Materials
Go Math!
Storytown
Science Fusion
The World—Social Studies textbook
Ancient civilizations

14. GLSD Website www.glsd.us Select LES main page
Select appropriate teacher
GoMath!, Storytown and Science Fusion materials are available online.

15. Home-School Success Ideas for Homework Help: Quiet space
Scheduled time
Encourage best work
Refer to class work for help
If you and your child are struggling to complete an assignment, please send a note to the teacher.

16. Conferences
November 10, 2015
--sign up information can be found in the hallway.

17. Thank You For Attending!
Places to Visit…
Bean table for handouts
Encore teachers
Book Fair in the Library
PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale
Thank You For Attending!