1. Welcome to Day Creek Intermediate School!
Mr. Brubaker
6th Grade Math / Science
“Failure is Not an Option”

2. Parent Survey
Please help our district by completing our parent survey.
Open chromebook (they are already on) and use touchpad to select the apps button at bottom left of screen.
Once there, please click on the parent survey and select your choices using the touch pad.
Thank you for your participation!

3. Teacher Web http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/Brubaker/h1.aspx
Back to School Forms on website
Please print, read and return signature sheet
Homework is posted and updated daily
Important dates / announcements / links
Best resource for class information

4. Pack Planner “A 6th Graders Best Friend”
Handbook / Organizer / Calendar
Increases individual responsibility
Policies, procedures and school rules
Weekly calendar pages are used daily to list homework and important events
Parents must sign (page 24) weekly for online ESPRI grade check

5. Mathematics
Math will be based on the California Common Core state standards for 6th grade
Ratios and Proportional Relationships: Connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division to solve problems
The Number System: Negative numbers, use multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions
Expressions and Equations: Use variables in mathematical expressions, Write and solve equations and expressions
Geometry: Solve real-world math problems involving area, surface are and volume
Statistics and Probability: Develop understanding of statistical variability

6. Science
Earth Science is the focus for sixth grade. Students will explore plate tectonics and the earth’s structure. We will study volcanoes, earthquakes and climate. They will conduct scientific investigations and draw conclusions. Family Life will be introduced, and we will go to science camp at Pali Mtn. Dates 3/27-3/29/17 Cost $260 – Please make payments via Easy School Pay now!!

7. P.A.C.K. Period Personally Achieving Character and Knowledge
This period features differentiated instruction to various levels of academic performance. Students placed in homogenous groups.
Monday-Thursday = Academic focus alternating weekly between math and language arts
Friday = Character Focus. Students stay in homeroom for specific activities related to monthly character traits.

8. Homework Expect Homework nightly – primarily in math (weekends too!)
No more than one hour should be expected
Extension of classwork
Projects assigned with specific instructions and deadlines
Pack Planner should be filled out nightly
Teacherweb updated nightly and may be used as backup if you have questions

9. Weekly Work Folder
A weekly folder will be sent home on Mondays and will include completed assignments. Please review work with your child and check grades on ESPRI. Then fill out parent signature sheet in Pack Planner.

10. Grading Procedures Grades available online via Etiwanda ESPRI
Grades are based upon:
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Homework
Classwork
Participation

11. “Our Class Rules”
Rules and Procedures – please read and review the classroom procedures packet online for information on classroom behavior expectations
Consequences follow the progressive discipline model

12. Grade First Aid
Tests with a score of less than 70% may be made up using grade first-aid. Students correct their test and an average of both will be their new final grade. “GFA” papers must be corrected by student and checked by a parent. They need to be returned to teacher by the following Monday. Please see link on teacherweb for more information.

13. School Incentives and Rewards
Fundraiser 8/17-8/28 will help pay for all of student body activities
Renaissance Program – 3.0 GPA/S Citizenship
Extra-curricular events
Great Report Cards and CST results
Classroom rewards
Intramural sports (basketball and soccer)

14. Important Dates to Remember
Monday 9/5 – No School – Labor Day
Monday - Friday 9/26 -9/30 – Parent Conference Week
Monday 10/31 – No School – Teacher Inservice Day
Monday 1/30/17 – No School – Data Day
Monday - Wednesday 3/27-3/29/17 – 6th Grade Science Camp at Pali Mtn. (cost $260)

15. Keep in Touch!
Before or after school for conferences
Send a note with your child
Call office and leave a message
Check out teacher web page for updates and as well as an additional link

16. Parent Signatures
Please visit teacher web as soon as possible to familiarize yourself and answer any questions. Please return all forms by the Aug. 15 deadline.
Mr. Brubaker’s classroom procedures (review only, do not return)
Student Information sheet (please print/return or send via )
Video Permission slip (please print/return)
Signature page for Back to School (please initial and return)

17. Thanks for your help!
We appreciate your donations throughout the year.
Please feel free to take a suggested classroom supply post-it on your way out the door.

18. Thank you for Coming!