1. Welcome to Parent Information Night
GES
6th Grade
September 20, 2012

2. Introductions Miss Jessica Sheldon Mrs. Carrie Arquette
Mrs. June Brown
Mrs. Jaclyn Nolan
Mr. Jay Condon

3. Classroom Expectations
Organized
Prepared
In seats when 8:55 am bell rings, ready for announcements

4. Grading Policy
Tests: counts 3x
Quizzes: counts 2x
Homework: counts 1x

5. Homework
Students must hand in homework on the day that it is due at the beginning of class.
Expect daily homework assignments to be given
Check daily planners for assignments-student’s responsibility to write in planner

6. Daily Routine 6 day schedule, A-F Each student has a daily schedule
Students switch classes for:
Math (Arquette/Sheldon, Brown, Condon, Nolan)
Social Studies (Condon, Arquette, and Sheldon)
Science (Brown, Nolan, and Sheldon)

7. ELA Curriculum Reading: Writing: Guided Reading Novels Story Elements
Figurative Language
Writing:
Research
Persuasive Essay
Personal Narrative
Creative Writing
Expository Essay

8. ELA Curriculum Cont’d Grammar: Spelling: Nouns Verbs Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Pronouns
Conjunctions
Spelling:
Weekly pre and post tests

9. Math Curriculum Ratios and Proportional Relationships
The Number System
Expressions and Equations
Geometry
Statistics and Probability

10. Science and Social Studies Curriculum
Earth Science
Life Science
Social Studies:
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
Ancient India
Ancient China

11. NYS Testing ELA Grades 3-8 Testing Math Grades 3-8 Testing
April , 2013
Math Grades 3-8 Testing
April 24-26, 2013

12. PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)
School Wide Expectations:
Be Kind
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Cool Tools:
Cafeteria
Hallways
Bathroom
Classroom
Playground
Assemblies
Bus
Arrival and Dismissal

13. What can you do to help? Encourage your child to read daily
Check Parent Portal frequently
Communication
Parent/Teacher Conferences

14. How to Contact Us Mrs. Carrie Arquette: carquette@granvillecsd.org
, ext. 3106
Mrs. June Brown:
, ext. 3107
Mr. Jay Condon:
, ext. 3104
Mrs. Jaclyn Nolan:
, ext. 3105
Miss Jessica Sheldon: