1. Welcome ! Cara Deska 6 th Grade Science

2. About me… I moved to Virginia from New Jersey! Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Slippery Rock University. Beginning a Master program in Educational Leadership with George Mason University. 3 rd year teaching at Stone Hill Middle School! I’ve taught 6 th grade Science all 3 years, and last year I also taught 7 th grade Science. I’m getting married over Spring Break this year ( I promise to wait on my name change)

3. Communication E-mail: Cara.deska@lcps.org Website: http://www.lcps.org/shms Staff tab Deska, Cara Science 6 Schedule an appointment/conference: E-mail me, call the school before/after school, or during planning blocks (Blocks 2 and 6) Respond within 24 hours of contact

4. 6 th Grade Science Topics Scientific Investigation Matter Water Atmosphere Weather Space Energy Resources Watersheds

5. Class Information Daily Science Supplies: Science Binder 12 dividers Agenda Pencil/Colored Pen/Highlighter Colored Pencils/Scissors

6. Classroom Routines Learning Targets- Unit CalendarUnit Calendar Agenda- write down homework/hall passes Notes- graphic organizers (GO) Practice- Now It’s Your Turn (NIYT) Labs- one or two per unit Today I will be able to… Did I get to my target?

7. Science Assessments Diagnostic (does NOT calculate in to grade) Pre-test assessments Graded using grading scale (100-0) Formative (does NOT calculate in to grade) Multiples types of checkpoints (Exit tickets, entrance tickets, warm ups) Graded using Learning Progression Scale (4, 3, 2, 1) Summative (DOES calculate in to grade) Assessments used to demonstrate mastery of learned concepts (DOKs) Graded using grading scale (100-0)

8. 6th Grade Science Re-teaching & Retesting Retake Policy– Must complete a Retake Checklist before taking the test. Items on checklist may include: Parent signature Flashcards made Meet with teacher for re-teaching Student MUST show they are READY!

9. Science materials-for example Unit Calendar Graphic Organizer Exit Ticket

10. Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS) Respectful Rays

11. Grading Scale A+ = 98-100 A = 93-97 A- = 90-92 B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86 B- = 80-82 C+ = 77-79 C = 73-76 C- = 70-72 D+ = 67-69 D = 63-66 D- = 60-62 F = 59 and below

12. Contact me: Cara.Deska@lcps.org (703) 957-4420