1. Welcome to Curriculum Night Mrs
Welcome to Curriculum Night Mrs. Tracy DeCesare 6th grade - Math #OneWalker

2. About Me… This is my 18th year at Walker
I went to school through the district and also student taught at Walker
Received my degree for Elementary Education through St. Xavier University and my Masters through Governors State University
My husband, Bob, and I have 3 children: Kaylie (6th grade), Carmella (kindergarten), and Keaton (3)

3. The Walker Way: BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, BE SAFE

4. Discipline Policy
Students will be expected to follow all procedures outlined in the PBIS expectations matrix (posted in my classroom and included in parent information packet) as well as other procedures taught throughout the year. Should a student violate any of the above, a proper consequence determined by the teacher and or the Administration Team will be issued.
Consequences are as follows: verbal warning, loss of intermurals, detention(s), phone call(s) home, conference with teacher, change of seat, referral, and/or visit to the office.
Compliance with procedures/rules will result in following rewards: constructive learning, verbal praise, PBIS tickets, free time, participation in end of year activities, and/or participation in various activities throughout the year.

5. Positive Reinforcement
To encourage students to follow classroom procedures/rules, I will reinforce appropriate behavior with rewards.
Rewards can be whole group and/or individual.
Students can earn PAWS for our class and tickets individually.
Tickets can be redeemed at “PawMart” during lunch on designated days.

6. LATE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ACCUMULATE
Homework Policy
Assignments that are not completed by the due date will count as a missing assignment and a MISSING ASSIGNMENT slip (pink slip) will go home for parent signature.
Until the missing assignment is turned in, the assignment will be marked as a ‘missing’ or ‘incomplete’ in PowerSchool. Once the assignment has been completed, the grade in PowerSchool will be updated to show the final score on the assignment.
The missing assignment slip (pink slip) must be returned with parent signature along with completed work.
FIVE missing assignments (accumulated across all subjects) will result in MANDATORY study hall attendance, participate in weekly administrative check-ins, and assignment notebook checks for the remainder of the quarter.
At any time, the parent and teacher may need to develop a plan to assist the student.
LATE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ACCUMULATE
FROM ALL SUBJECTS PER QUARTER
STUDENTS BEGIN EACH NEW ACADEMIC QUARTER WITH A CLEAN SLATE

7. Assessment and Grading
District grading scale:
A % - student achievement is outstanding and demonstrates continuous excellence
B 80-89% - student achievement is above average
C 70-79% - student achievement meets expectations
D 60-69% - student achievement does not meet expectations; student needs reinforcement
F 50-59% - student achievement represents failure of student to meet minimal academic expectations
Adjusting the grading scale reduces the negative impact of zeros on a student’s grade. Each grade will have an appropriate and equal amount of influence on the student’s final grade.
The lowest score that will be reported in PowerSchool is a 50% - if the actual grade is lower, actual grade will be reported in the comments section of PowerSchool.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS - 25% OF STUDENT’S OVERALL GRADE IN A SUBJECT
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS - 75% OF STUDENT’S OVERALL GRADE IN A SUBJECT

8. Assessment and Grading
REASSESSMENTS:
“Safety Net” - not a strategy
Students must show readiness for the reassessment through a series of tasks to demonstrate understanding
Summative Reassessments - required for students scoring below a 70%
Opportunity for students that score above a 70% available
Formative Reassessments- optional ; End of Lesson formatives
For all reassessments, the most recent score will be reported as the final score
Reassessment “Contract” required for any student to complete a reassessment
Reassessments will be completed during studyhall

9. Math Supplies
Use of binders to organize students and allow them to bring home all materials
Pencil
Red pen
Binder divided into 5 sections
Warm up
Unit
Handouts
Reference
Notes/Spiral

10. Units of Study Integers and Rational Numbers Fractions and Decimals
Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
Percents
Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
Geometry
Data and Graphs

11. Student Responsibilities
Be in class on time
Participate
Bring binder to class everyday
Keep your binder organized and clear of clutter
Complete homework
Use assignment notebook to keep track of assignments
Bring home binder which includes notes and handouts to help guide you through the assignment.
Ask for Help! Or ask questions
Math Help available (see webpage for weekly “Office Hours”.
Follow the Walker Way!
Be Respectful!
Be Responsible!
Be Safe! Co

12. Assignment Notebook Tool for communication between classroom and home.
Daily assignments are posted in class as well as on my webpage.
Students should write EVERYTHING that I write on the class assignment board.
All assignments are handed back throughout the week.

13. Cycle Class Schedule Period 1 – Physical Education Monday - Friday
Period 1 – Physical Education
Monday - Friday
8:31am – 9:15am
Period 5 – Lunch
11:36am – 12:20pm
(Lunch First / Intramurals Second)
Period 6 – Cycle Rotation
12:24pm – 1:08pm
MONDAY
Library/Cool Tool
TUESDAY
Music
WEDNESDAY
Art
THURSDAY
Skills & Strategies
Because of Mr. Terupt
FRIDAY
Technology

14. Contact Information
Remind
(Michigan Math 2018)
Website
Walker -> Staff -> DeCesare
PowerSchool
Grades updated weekly
Contact me with any questions or concerns
Questions on Assessment

15. Thank you!!!
Please contact me with any questions or concerns-your concerns are my concerns!

16. Weapons Policy
A student who uses, possesses, controls, or transfers a weapon, or any other object that can reasonably be considered, or looks like, a weapon, shall be expelled for at least one calendar year, but no more than 2 calendar years. The Superintendent may modify the expulsion period and the Board may modify the Superintendent’s determination, on a case-by-case basis. A “weapon” means possession, use, control, or transfer of: (1) any gun, rifle, shotgun, a weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Act, or use of a weapon as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code; (2) any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including but not limited to, knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs; or (3) “look- alikes” of any weapon as defined above. Any item, such as a baseball bat, pipe, bottle, lock, stick, pencil, and pen, is considered to be a weapon if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm. The Superintendent or designee may grant an exception to this policy, upon the prior request of an adult supervisor, for students in theatre, cooking, ROTC, martial arts, and similar programs, whether or not school sponsored, provided the item is not equipped, nor intended, to do bodily harm.