1. Welcome! 2016-2017 School Year Alice Smith Elementary Mrs. Stone
5/6 AAP Classroom
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Welcome!

2. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered
Who’s Who
Classroom Policies
Website
Project Based Learning
Grading
Homework
Parent Conferences
Summary
Questions
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3. Who’s Who Principal – Mr. Arch Ruth Assistant Principal – Ms. Maloney
Secretary – Ms. Perez
Secretary – Ms. Meza
PIF – Ms. Martinez
Counselor – Mrs. Hester
Office Number –
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4. Classroom Policies Students should arrive prepared and ready to work
All members of our classroom will follow Alice Smith Cares Expectations
Students may always have additional assignment time for excused absences
Students will practice listening and speaking skills using accountable talk practices
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5. Class Website mrsstonehomeroom.com
Students will use the website, Edmodo and Padlet with parental permission
Hard copies of assignments will also be available
Information, reading logs and policies can be found on the website
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6. Project Based Learning
Based on research that shows students who are engaged, involved and applying knowledge are more likely to remember and understand the material
Allows children to research, analyze and ask questions about their learning
Students apply their knowledge to create a product that demonstrates understanding of the subject and material
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7. Grading
Washoe County uses infinite campus and parents can access this via the parent portal
Special subjects, art and PE are graded based on participation, effort and best work
Our classroom grading scale is:
40% tests and quizzes
30% classwork
30% projects
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8. Homework
Reading logs are due every three weeks and are based on the depth and complexity icons
Math is sent home weekly and students will complete the assignment as well as a written explanation
Work that remains uncompleted in class will be sent home for completion
Homework is a part of the student learner responsibility grade
Homework – 15%
Citizenship - 85%
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9. Summary Teacher and students must come prepared to school every day
All members of our community must show respect and a willingness to listen
Students will learn to cooperate and collaborate using 21st century skills.
Assessments will be formative and summative and combine various aspects of student learning
Grades will be based on all of the various assessments and student participation
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10. Parent Conferences
Sign ups and reminders will come home 3 weeks prior to conferences
Student work will be shared and any concerns/questions can be addressed
Please or call if you have concerns prior to parent conferences
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11. Q&A Questions? Thank you for coming!!
We are looking forward to a great school year!
Questions?
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