1. “Welcome Questions”
1st: Find your seat by matching your “pink” card with a “blue” card that creates a sum of 100
2nd: Take out a piece of paper Write at least three questions you may have about being in 6th grade, Canyon Lake Middle School, or both.

2. “Science Newsletter”
Read over the “Math” Newsletter

4. Mr. Quinn

5. Family

6. Canyon Lake
“EAST-SIDE”

7. My Girls
Tori
Ally

8. Macy

9. Education
Master’s Degree!

10. Teaching
* Poway

11. Perris

12. Lake Elsinore
Tuscany Hills
CLMS

13. Personal

14. Questions ?

15. Classroom
Procedures
For
C-104

16. Coming into class

17. Warm-up

18. Warm-up
Title
Name
Joe Blow
Warm-up #1
8/12/09
&
Show all
Work!
Date

19. Attention Signal
"Call Backs"

20. Book procedures

21. You as a mathematician…
"From Me to You…"
Write a letter to me that clearly explains each of the following:
Introduction
Who you are?
What do you like to do outside of school?
What are some things you do well?
What are your goals?
You as a student…
Is school important to you? Why or why not?
How are you as a student? (strengths/weaknesses)
What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why?
You as a mathematician…
What do you like most about math? Why?
What do you like least about math? Why?
What do I need to know about your mathematical history that would
help me to better teach you?

22. How many are there? And how do you know?
What equation could we write that matches ________’s thinking?
Is this strategy like any of the other strategies that we’ve seen so far? How?

23. Sharpening Pencils

24. Announcements

25. Restroom

26. Dismissal

27. Tennis Balls

28. Gum

29. You as a mathematician…
"From Me to You…"
Write a letter to me that clearly explains each of the following:
Introduction
Who you are?
What do you like to do outside of school?
What are some things you do well?
What are your goals?
You as a student…
Is school important to you? Why or why not?
How are you as a student? (strengths/weaknesses)
What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why?
You as a mathematician…
What do you like most about math? Why?
What do you like least about math? Why?
What do I need to know about your mathematical history that would
help me to better teach you?

30. How many are there? And how do you know?
What equation could we write that matches ________’s thinking?
Is this strategy like any of the other strategies that we’ve seen so far? How?

31. iPods & Cell Phones

33. Desks

34. Desks

35. Supplies
Notebook
Filler Paper

37. 6th Grade Math Grading Test and Quizzes = 60%
Homework, Class Participation, Mini Quizzes & class work = 40%

38. 6th Grade Math Grading

39. 6th Grade Math Grading 30% + 40% = 70% = “C” grade 50% of 60% = 30%

40. 2
Late Work
Absent work
Math HW
Web site

41. 6th Grade Math Extra Credit
VERY LITTLE – “Don’t count on it!”

42. 6th Grade Math Retaking a test
Redo 100%
Tutor help with signed letter
Schedule retake

43. 6th Grade Science Earth Science Science Notebook
lesson notes (“Yellow Notes”)
warm-ups
key terms and questions
Science Homework
as needed (not very often)

44. Science Grading Policy
Total Points
Tests & Quizzes = 25 to 50 points
Projects = 25 to 100 points
Class work and Labs = 5 to 20 points
Science Homework = points will vary (the longer the lesson, generally will be worth more points)
Notebook Quizzes = 1 point per warm-up
*** There will be up to a 50% reduction for late assignments ***

45. All regular work must be completed to qualify for extra credit
Science Extra Credit
Several assignments and projects listed on classroom web site.
*** Note***
All regular work must be completed to qualify for extra credit

46. Classroom Web Site or

47. Contact Information
J o s e p h . Q u i n L E U S D . K 12 . CA . US
Phone:
2 4 4 –
Ext: Message: 5129
Cell Phone:
9 0 9 – –
** simple questions please**

48. Discipline Plan
For
Room
C-104

49. Rules 1. Enter room quietly and begin board work
2. Stay in your seat unless you have permission
to do otherwise
3. Eyes front when teacher is talking
4. Raise hand and wait for permission to speak
5. Show respect & courtesy for others

50. W A R N I G S

51. Warnings

52. Consequences _ + 1st offense = / Warning
2nd offense = x teacher consequence (possible parent contact via Jupiter Grade) _
3rd offense = x removed from seat, and parent contact via Jupiter Grade (possible removal from class)
4th offense = x referral – All of the above and GONZO! +

53. “Stars”

54. Star Sheet & Extra Credit Points
1st star = Feeling good
2nd star = Feeling great
3rd star = Feeling awesome and get to leave first for break or lunch
4th star = Feeling “Wow almost there!” Front of the line pass.
5th star = Oh Yeah I’m the boss now Positive message home & roll the prize spinner!
10th star = “Free HW excuse!” (like a HW pass)

55. Attention Signal
"Call Backs"

56. Groups

57. Seating

58. Questions ?

59. Bubble Map How would you describe yourself?
Use relevant descriptive details to create a “Describing Bubble Map” of yourself.
(name)
Self

60. Double Bubble Map
What are some similarities and differences between and your seat partner?
Compare and contrast important points to create a “Double Bubble Map”.

61. Interview your “shoulder” partner and get the following information:
Pair Share
Interview your “shoulder” partner and get the following information:
1) Their name
2) The last school they attended
3) Their favorite past time (hobbies)
4) Something else interesting about them

62. You as a mathematician…
"From Me to You…"
Write a letter to me that clearly explains each of the following:
Introduction
Who you are?
What do you like to do outside of school?
What are some things you do well?
What are your goals?
You as a student…
Is school important to you? Why or why not?
How are you as a student? (strengths/weaknesses)
What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why?
You as a mathematician…
What do you like most about math? Why?
What do you like least about math? Why?
What do I need to know about your mathematical history that would
help me to better teach you?

63. "From Me to You…"
Write a letter to me that clearly explains each of the following:
Introduction
Who you are?
What do you like to do outside of school?
What are some things you do well?
What are your goals?
You as a student…
Is school important to you? Why or why not?
How are you as a student? (strengths/weaknesses)
What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? Why?
You as a scientist…
What do you like most about science? Why?
What do you like least about science? Why?
What do I need to know about your scientific history that would
help me to better teach you?