1. Welcome to 6th Grade

2. 6th Grade Schedule 9:10-9:30 Morning Meeting 9:30-10:15 Special
10:15-11:00 Social Studies
11:00-12:00 Math
12:00-1:00 Recess/Lunch
1:00-2:30 Language Arts
2:30-3:00 O.W.L. Time (Opportunities with Learning)
3:00-3:40 Science

3. Language Arts Language Arts Skills Collections:
Writing
Grammar
Vocabulary
Spelling
Collections:
6 Units comprised of fiction and nonfiction reading selections
Close Reader
Assessments

4. Independent Reading Fiction & Non-fiction
2 book shares per marking period
2 book projects per marking period
Reading in school and at home

5. 6th Grade Research Project
Replaces Elementary Performance Assessment (EPA)
Completed in homeroom
In the Spring

6. Math Glencoe Math-consumable text (2 volumes)
Quarter 1: Expressions and Equations
Quarter 2: Geometry & Statistics/Data
Quarter 3: Ratios and Proportions
Quarter 4: The Number System

7. Math Homework Differentiated classroom lessons and practice
Review before quizzes and tests

8. Math Resources Video tutors and online resources on ConnectEd
Additional resources and videos on SFE 6th Grade Math Webpage
Math Clinic with Mrs. Gudusky, Math Specialist

9. Science Topics: One Marking Period Each
Scientific Method and Variables
Human Genetics
Levers and Pulleys
Earth, Sun, and Moon
District Assessment Each Marking Period
Multiple Quizzes & Tests
Focus on Study Skills

10. Social Studies Ancient Civilizations Topics: The Fertile Crescent
Egypt and Nubia
India and China
Mesoamerica
District Assessments at end of each unit
Multiple Quizzes & Tests
Focus on Study Skills

11. Homework Expectations
Approximately minutes per night
Meets Expectation
Fewer than 3 missed assignments
Approaching the Expectation
3-4 missed assignments
Improvement Needed
5 or more missed assignments

12. 7th Grade Course Recommendations
Early Spring
Parent Meeting at Newtown Middle School TBD
Teacher recommendations based on district assessments, quarterly averages, and overall student performance
Middle School Visit

13. Sixth Grade Events 6th Grade Pretzel Sales Penny Challenge
Grade Level Holiday Celebrations
Blue and White Challenge
CR District Track Meet
Class Trip
6th Grade Picnic

14. Communication Websites Weekly Emails
Hand-written notes for change of communication plans
Conference Sign-ups