1. WELCOME TO 6 TH GRADE Mrs. Dueñas Welcome... Mrs. D's Class1

2. In-Class Behavior Welcome... Mrs. D's Class2

3. Polite and cordial behavior expected in class, on the playground, everywhere. “Please” and “Thank You” Welcome... Mrs. D's Class3

4. Be on time Be prepared Be seated Welcome... Mrs. D's Class4

5. Listen and follow- – all directions – all instructions – when others are speaking Welcome... Mrs. D's Class5

6. Work Welcome... Mrs. D's Class6

7. Daily homework LP’s = weekly and due Fridays Due dates Study Don’t procrastinate! Welcome... Mrs. D's Class7

8. Procedures Welcome... Mrs. D's Class8

9. Raise a quiet hand At times, it is okay to speak out and discuss your thoughts Only positive and encouraging comments Negative comments and attitudes will not be tolerated Welcome... Mrs. D's Class9

10. Zero tolerance for those who verbally, physically, or emotionally abuse others Use language of respect Respect space and property of others Welcome... Mrs. D's Class10

11. Group projects = cooperation Do NOT plagiarize. Plagiarize = cheating – Use a bibliography Welcome... Mrs. D's Class11

12. Restroom usage Use your time wisely during your recesses. Welcome... Mrs. D's Class12

13. Personal items such as playground/PE equipment, make- up, electronics and phones, will be left at home/out of sight. Inappropriate items seen by the teacher will be confiscated to the OFFICE. Welcome... Mrs. D's Class13

14. Cell phones = turned OFF! They are not to be seen or heard until off campus. Welcome... Mrs. D's Class14

15. Eat healthy snacks Hydrate yourself in moderation Welcome... Mrs. D's Class15

16. Communication Welcome... Mrs. D's Class16

17. Communicate with your teacher/parents Get parents’ signatures, ASAP – 5 pts!! Issues, ?’s, concerns, you don’t understand, ask good questions … talk with me Welcome... Mrs. D's Class17

18. Grades = communicated with you and your parents ~ every 4 weeks Not achieving goals, do what you need to do to improve the grades: Test Repairs, Extra Credit I will do my best to help you achieve your goals Own and accept the consequences for not working at your best Don’t wait until the last minute to improve your grades. Fix the grades ASAP! Welcome... Mrs. D's Class18

19. Classroom Management Welcome... Mrs. D's Class19

20.  The school-wide card system is used in class and throughout the campus.  Blue = good day  Green = warning  Yellow = owe 1 recess  Orange = Time-out, phone call home and owe 2 recesses  Red = Office referral and owe “X” recesses  White = suspension Welcome... Mrs. D's Class20

21. Bring to Class Each Day Binder with : – Homework, Returned Work Agenda All necessary books and workbooks Pencils and other supplies Readiness to work! Welcome... Mrs. D's Class21

22. Grades Welcome... Mrs. D's Class22

23. Grades = assignments based on the points earned for that assignment as a percentage (18/20 = 90%) Tests and quizzes, projects, and other work are ‘weighted’ differently in each subject Generally, tests are weighed more than projects, quizzes, and other work Welcome... Mrs. D's Class23

24. Report card grade for each subject = cumulative points earned over the course of the trimester. 3.0-3.9 = Honor Roll 3.5-4.0 = District Honor Roll 4.0 (all A’s) = Principal’s Award Welcome... Mrs. D's Class24

25. The grading scale: – 100% - 90% = A = 5 = Above Standard Expectations = + or + – 89% - 80% = B = 4 At Standard Expectations = – 79% - 70% = C = 3 At Standard Expectations = – 69% - 60% = D = 2 Approaching, but not at the Standard Expectations = - – 59% and below = F = 1 Below Standard Expectations = - Welcome... Mrs. D's Class25

26. Class grades posted in the classroom … – know your Student ID number Write your Student ID number in your Agenda. Welcome... Mrs. D's Class26

27. Goal Setting Welcome... Mrs. D's Class27

28. Goal setting gives you a purpose for your work It helps your focus during the year Set goals: – by semester and for the year Welcome... Mrs. D's Class28

29. Grade Goals Semester Goals- Honor Roll Principal’s Award Yearly Goals- Honor Roll Ribbon Principal’s Lamp of Knowledge Medal Welcome... Mrs. D's Class29

30. Leadership Goals  Levels are determined by the # of hours from Service-Learning Logs  Tutoring, Student Leadership Jobs, Teacher Assistant, Helping in our classroom, Helping outside of school, etc.  Foulks Ranch (1-24 hours)  Governor’s (25-49)  Presidential:  Bronze (50-74)  Silver (75-99)  Gold (100+) Welcome... Mrs. D's Class30

31. Homework and Classroom Assignments Expectations Welcome... Mrs. D's Class31

32.  First and most importantly… Be ORGANIZED!  Plan out your work and assignments  Assignments: to be completed thoroughly and handed in on time  You are responsible to turn in the work to the appropriate place  You are given an appropriate amount of time to complete assignments. DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!  Use Agenda to write in ALL assignments and due dates  Talk with your teacher if you have any concerns or questions Welcome... Mrs. D's Class32

33. Late and/or missing work may lower your grade or can be a 0 (zero) Will owe recesses to finish missing or unfinished work and assignments Welcome... Mrs. D's Class33

34. You are responsible … to understand the work when it is being explained or presented Ask questions to be clear about each assignment Welcome... Mrs. D's Class34

35. Use or create Study Guides on reading and/or math tests Take good notes when you are studying Welcome... Mrs. D's Class35

36. Extra Credit/Accel Projects: at any time, but needs to be aligned to 6 th grade academic standards. All final work must be turned in for credit prior to locking of grades of that trimester. Use a Bibliography at the end of Projects. Cite all sources and resources used to receive full credit. Welcome... Mrs. D's Class36

37. Test Repair Forms may be used on any test or quiz, but not on Finals. Follow all directions on the Form. Any Form not correctly filled out will not be graded. Welcome... Mrs. D's Class37

38. Parent signs a test or quiz … receive 5 extra points on the test!!!!!! Welcome... Mrs. D's Class38

39. Reading = part of your homework. To show that you are reading, you must take AR tests Welcome... Mrs. D's Class39

40. Absent Work Welcome... Mrs. D's Class40

41. It is your responsibility to obtain and complete work/tests while absent, in a timely manner Communicate with your teacher Welcome... Mrs. D's Class41

42. Check e-mails for daily homework assignments and projects and events E-mail your teacher or friends for homework assignments Parent should pick up necessary books and/or papers for the day’s missing homework Welcome... Mrs. D's Class42

43. Student Organization Welcome... Mrs. D's Class43

44. Great Skills… Don’t procrastinate on your assignments and projects Use good organization and know what you need to do Welcome... Mrs. D's Class44

45. Your homework calendar, Agenda, must be copied exactly the way it is written on the board each day Homework assignments e-mailed to your home Welcome... Mrs. D's Class45

46. All assignments … secured in your binders or appropriate folder. No loose papers in your binder or desk Graded and returned assignments must be turned in to the file box Don’t throw away your papers until the end of the semester and your parents have seen them. (get those extra points!) Welcome... Mrs. D's Class46

47. The texts be stored on the shelves Only use your assigned textbook Welcome... Mrs. D's Class47

48. Open Door Policy Welcome... Mrs. D's Class48

49. My e-mail address: dduenas@egusd.net The school phone number: 684-8177 Our wikispace-page for most assignment sheets and worksheets: www.mrsduenas.wikispaces.com Welcome... Mrs. D's Class49

50. I am available for assistance after school and during recesses Ask for help from your parents Ask for help from your peers Seek assistance or extra practice on the internet, from reliable sites Welcome... Mrs. D's Class50

51. Communicate with me. Don’t be shy or afraid. Accept consequences from not being responsible and own your inappropriate behaviors. Welcome... Mrs. D's Class51

52.  Get ready for the BEST year EVER!!!!  You are going to learn A LOT this year. I will help you to do your best and to learn at your very best.  You will be VERY PREPARED for next year in Middle School, and beyond Welcome... Mrs. D's Class52