1. Mrs. Dixon
Camping! Zumba! Family! Friends! Singing! Laughing! Anything Arizona!!!!
Let’s go Scorpions

2. 6-8 Grade Resource English Language Arts
This is a repeating slideshow, so feel free to take pictures of any slide of interest. Also, this presentation is posted on my teacher page.

3. 6th Grade Grading Policies
Grade Distribution
80% Mastery (i.e. tests, quizzes…)
20% Practice (i.e. classwork)
Homework
Nightly expectation:
Math: 20 minutes
Language Acquisition: 30 minutes
Sciences: 10 minutes
Individuals and Societies: As necessary

4. 7th and 8th Grade Grading Policies
Each content area and teacher will explain their policies.
I will always be available to help find answers to questions you may have regarding any of your other class expectations and assignments.
We will use our advisory class period on Wednesdays to keep up to date with assignments and grades.

5. Mrs. Dixon’s Grading policies
I will accept late work for no loss of points.
You have the opportunity to redo any work you are not pleased with.
If you do not finish work in class you will be assigned homework club.
Most assignments will be finished in class if you are using your time wisely and asking for help.
80% for assessments
20% for participation and class activities

6. 6th Grade Student Supplies
5 3-Prong Pocket Folders
Math: Yellow
Language Acquisition: Red
Sciences: Green
Individuals and Societies: Blue
World Language: Purple
5 composition notebooks, 1 per class
1” or larger 3-Ring Binder
Pencils and erasers
Highlighters
Dry Erase Markers

7. Adopted Language and Literature Curriculum
Pearson myPerspectives
Unit Flow
Unit Introduction
Whole Class Learning
Small Group Learning
Independent Learning
Novels tied to unit themes
Each student will have access to online tools with their grade level account.
Students will interact with literature using laptops and class discussions.
Students will also focus on individual IEP goals using SRA reading program and Step Up To Writing

8. General Classroom Needs
Clorox Wipes
Kleenex
Lined paper
Copy Paper
3 x 5 notecards

9. 6th Grade T-Shirt
Every student is a member of our 6th grade team-family; it is our goal to make sure each student has a 6th grade shirt to represent the team
$10 cost
Due by 8/15
Order forms available from and to be turned in to math teachers.

10. Barros Family Night •Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 •5:00pm—7:00pm
•Kyrene and Warner
•Informal meet and greet time with 6th grade teachers.
•Buy some pizza, hang out, share your time with us!
•Bring the whole family!

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