1. WELCOME TO SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE
Teacher: Ella Moore

2. Who is your child’s teacher?
Ella Moore
Husband is David:
Mother to Jason and Jacob
13TH year with Whitehouse ISD
M.Ed in Reading
Reading Specialist
Faith-based Literacy Volunteer
Passionate about teaching and learning science
Avid outdoor sports enthusiast

3. SUPPLIES NEEDED
page composition book for science journal 1 for Fall semester, 1 for spring semester.
FLASHDRIVE
Large 3 ring binder
Braded folder
Pencils
Personal pencil sharpener
Crayons or colored pencils
Supply holder that hooks into binder
Scissors, dry markers, glue sticks, liquid glue

4. SCIENTIFIC EXPECTATIONS
Investigations to develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world
Utilize safe lab practices
Classify elements, compounds, or mixtures
Understand types, uses, and conservation of energy resources
Understand Earth’s part in our solar system, the role of gravity, and space exploration
Classify living organisms and their environments.
Know the contributions of relevant scientists

5. SCIENTISTS
Work together
Share

6. USE INVESTIGATIVE LEARNING

7. Adhere to Science Lab Safety Procedures

8. Build Thinking Skills

9. Learn about the world around Us!

10. Grading Policy All subjects receive a percentage grade.
DAILY GRADES ARE WORTH 60% OF GRADE
TESTS ARE WORTH 40% OF GRADE
Any assignment, quiz, or test which receive a score less than 70 may have a retake. Homework retakes are done at home, quizzes and tests are retaken in the classroom. The highest grade a retake can earn is 70.
Students have 1 day to return a retake assignment.

11. Classroom Discipline See Brochure for campus discipline policy.
See and sign Discipline Plan after viewing.
Incentives such as seating privileges, jobs, and science tickets are provided.

12. Parent-School Compact
The purpose of the parent-school compact is to communicate a common understanding of home and school responsibilities to assure that every child attains high standards and a quality education.

13. The School’s Responsibility
Whitehouse Independent School District will:
communicate with parents and notify them of school events in a timely, efficient manner
communicate learning expectations for students at each grade level
provide an environment that promotes positive communication between the teacher, parent and student
provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction
provide opportunities for parent conferences and school functions to maximize parent participation

14. The Parent’s Responsibility
As a parent, I will try to:
see that my child is on time and attends school regularly
establish a time for homework and review it regularly
encourage my child’s efforts and be available for questions
read aloud to my child and let my child see me read
be an interested listener as my child reads to me
help my child establish a routine for school days
attend parent/teacher conferences
support the school in its effort to maintain proper discipline
help my child learn to resolve differences in positive ways
stay aware of what my child is learning
respect school staff and the cultural differences of others

15. The Student’s Responsibility
As a student, I will try to:
attend school regularly
work hard to do my best in class and schoolwork
help to keep my school safe
ask for help when I need it
respect and cooperate with other students and adults

16. Campus-Parent Involvement Policy
Acknowledging that parent/guardians are a student's first teachers and that this continuing support is essential for academic success.
is committed to the following parent involvement policy:
**Parents will annually receive information concerning the implementation of the Schoolwide Title 1, Part A program and will be encouraged to offer suggestions for improving/strengthening the program. (Meeting is held districtwide annually, usually in the spring.)
**Parents will be given timely information concerning overall student performance standards and expectations.
**Parents will be given timely information concerning campus/state assessment instruments: local assessment measures, TAKS, etc.

17. Campus-Parent Involvement Cont.
**Parents will be offered opportunities for learning how to foster improved academic performance for their child(ren) through various campus activities.
(Parent Meeting, parent conferences, etc.)
**Parent representatives will be involved in the development, review and evaluation of the campus improvement plan.
**Schoolwide, Title 1 Part A parents will be given an opportunity annually to participate in the School/Parent Compact. (It is reviewed each year at Parent Meeting.)
**Parents of students participating in Schoolwide supplementary services will be asked to complete surveys seeking evaluation of the academic instructional program and parental involvement. (If your child receives Schoolwide services, program evaluations will be sent home at the end of the school year.)

18. Q & A What questions can I try and answer for you?
Contact me anytime through:
school phone: 903/

19. We’re off to a great start
Thank you for assisting me in teaching your child.
I’m expecting a terrific year.