1. 6th Grade Math/Science Mr. Ennis Room D112
Welcome to DMMS
6th Grade Math/Science
Mr. Ennis
Room D112

2. About Me: Bachelor of Science @ CSU, Fresno (1993)
Teaching Credential in 2007
11 years teaching experience in Murrieta
Married to Lisa for 22 years
Father of 4 wonderful boys
About Me

3. CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Participation is expected because it enhances learning
Respect other’s rights to learn
Student learning impacted by distractions
No food allowed
Water only
Bathroom visits will be monitored
Beginning of being an adaptable learner
Be accountable… NO excuses!

4. BEHAVIOR POLICY: Focus on positive reinforcement/praise
Opportunities given to change behavior
3 strike model of progressive consequences (see syllabus)
3 strike limit per each 6 week grading period
(see syllabus)
Strong emphasis placed on how behavior/actions affects self and others

5. Class Rules Come to class on time, be prepared, and ready to learn
Give 100% effort
Be respectful and courteous to fellow students and staff
Keep the classroom neat and orderly
Raise your hand when you have something to share
Be accountable for your actions

6. COMMUNICATION
(951) ext: 3522
Grades/assignments: ABI/Aeries
Class webpage
Student Planner
While I understand using “Mr. Ennis” is standard, PLEASE feel free to address me as Greg in correspondence

7. HOMEWORK Remains an integral part of learning
Looking for completion, neatness, and evidence of understanding
Opportunities to complete HW in class
Late homework accepted for partial credit
No late homework accepted following completion of unit or chapter

8. SUPPLIES
Needed
(2) 9x11 in. notebooks (single subject, 100 page, available at Target or Walmart, please see next slide)
(1) 8.5x11 in. notebook (or smaller)
Pencils & eraser
Highlighters
Glue sticks
Correcting pen (red)
Dry erase markers/eraser
Colored pencils/markers
Supply of lined paper
Pocket folder
Gladly accepted
Glue sticks
Copy paper
Dry erase markers
Sharpies
Pencils (Ticonderoga)
Kleenex
Cleaning wipes
Colored pencils
Scotch tape
Science department donation
Strong emphasis placed on importance of being prepared for class everyday!!

9. Recommended Notebook

10. Big Ideas ( Math) Bigideasmath.com Homework to be submitted online
Student username and password
Free App: Big Ideas math Videos (examples)
Homework Accountability checks after each lesson (1-2 problems)
E-book available on Website
Student practice books to be kept in class
No extra credit
Chapter test at end of each chapter

11. Think through math (TTM)
Also known as Imagine Math
Web based learning program
Focus on problem solving and application
One lesson passed/week
All work shown in notebook
Lesson name and item #
5% of math grade
Completed at home and at school
Adaptive and functional
5 components in lesson:
Pre-quiz
Warm up
Guided learning
Practice
Final lesson test
Computer lab on Mondays

12. Big Ideas Homework Majority of Homework assigned submitted online
Problem worked out on paper/notebook
Title of assignment and problems numbered
Able to check answers prior to submitting
10 points/assignment
Scores below 70 not accepted (will be
unsubmitted)
Time in class for Homework questions\concerns

13. SCIENCE CURRICULUM Next Generation Science Standards ( NGSS)
Four Domains: Life, Earth and Space, Physical, Engineering and Technology.
Three dimensional learning: Practices, concepts, core ideas
Increased proficiency in science, real world practices of scientist, concepts applied across all domains
Topics covered:
cells human body systems
heredity water cycle
heat transfer weather and climate
natural hazards kinetic energy
Material covered will come from CPO Earth Science Textbook and STEMscopes
(a standards aligned online curriculum program)

14. NOTEBOOKS Notebook Objective: organizational skills interactive
Required for both math & science
(2) 9 x 11” spiral bound notebook (100 pages)
Must have in class when subject is being taught
Science notebook graded at completion of unit or end of chapter
3rd notebook used for TTM
Notebook Objective:
organizational skills
interactive
study guide/resource
parental resource

15. GRADING BREAKDOWN MATH Tests=50%% Imagine Math (TTM)=5% Homework=20%%
HW Checks=5%%
Quiz/Projects=20%%
SCIENCE
Tests=50%
Notebook=15%
HW/quizzes=10%
Labs/projects=25%