1. 6 th grade Technology Dwrobel@everettsd.org http://www.everettsd.org/eis-dwrobel 425-385-7612

2. 6 th Grade Technology: Microsoft Programs( word, excel, publisher, PowerPoint) Paint Basic Coding (scratch, pivot, code.org) Google Earth Typing.com Internet Safety Google Sketch up Online Research Skills Prodigy Math

3. 6 th Grade Art component This year is the first year Eisenhower is incorporating both Tech and Art as one class for the student’s UA rotation. We will be going to the art room every other month, beginning in October, for 3- 4 weeks to work on art projects Elements of Art = Line, Shape, Form, Space, Texture, Color & Value Principles of Design = Repetition, Movement, Contrast, Balance, Emphasis, Variety & Unity We will also complete one or two clay projects.

4. Ike Pages and Website http://www.everettsd.org/Domain/12 Ike Pages copied every Monday for the week

5. GRADING POLICY: 100% of GRADE - assessments, major projects, summative assignments – Saving Assessments (1 point) – Actual Summative Project (5 points) If your child ever would like to do an assignment/assessment over again, they are welcome to do so. No extra credit given out

6. UNDERSTANDING THE GRADEBOOK ES- Exceeding Standard (96%) Gone above and beyond the minimum expectations. AS- At Standard (86%) Did what was expected and understands the target. NS- Nearing Standard (76%) Getting close; may redo to meet standard. BES- Below Standard (66%) Struggling with this target; needs continued practice.. R – Retest (65%) Scored below standard and needs to redo. M- Missing (50%) Did not complete assessment or daily classwork and needs finish. Yes and No

7. Monthly “Free time” Friday: Redo of lessons, if Nearing or Below Standard on assessments If work is missing, students are working on missing work If all caught up on work, students earn a reward day: free time using sites we have used in class.

8. Online Grades Parents can log onto the district website and sign up for nightly emails to keep you updated on your child’s grades. You can also “ subscribe ” for an automatic email every time your child’s grade drops below a C- or if any work is missing. Questions: send an email to LMS@everettsd.orgLMS@everettsd.org

9. Common Sense Media Online safety for parents to help their kids with.

10. Email… If you choose to do email for kids, think about skydrive accounts (live.com, hotmail.com) to get sky cloud memory 13 years old. District offers free Google Docs for kids. They will be learning this in their English classrooms.

11. Tech club Starts last Friday in October. 730-810 am Claymation Coding Work on school work Scratch Free time

12. How You Can Help? Check in with your child each night Look at Ike Pages nightly Check online grades: Sign up for weekly grade updates. Ask questions

13. Good Night! Please contact me if you have questions