Sixth Grade Orientation 2014

Team Supreme

Schedules 6-day cycle, 9 periods Exploratories

9 week classes (MP 1,2,3,4) (Tech. Ed., Music, Family Consumer Science, Art)

12 Week Classes (T = Trimester 12 week classes) (Health, Keyboarding, Phys. Ed)

2 week transition period (1st wk=training, 2nd wk=practice)

Daily Procedures A.M. Prep.

restroom, pencils, library, office, nurse, excuses, late bus, appointments

Assignment books – all homework on boards and online, please check on a daily basis. Thanks for your support!

Period 9 – pack up before coming into homerooms, during period 9 Q.S.T./ ZONE/ Extra Gym/ Clubs (Chess, Drama, Math Counts) Day 1 & 4 = chorus Day 1, 3, & 5 = band/orchestra

Homework Policy Overnight homework is due at the beginning of school the

next day

Points will be deducted for incomplete and missing assignments (Homework Pass opportunities will be provided throughout the school year.)

After 10 misses (in a quarter) a letter will be sent home for a parent signature.

Please contact your child’s exploratory teachers with any concerns regarding exploratory classes.

Homework (cont.)

Assignment book should be used daily Parents, please check for Incompletes

in the assignment book. Long term assignments/projects handed

in late result in a 10% deduction of the total points per day.

Read, read, read!!!

Online Grades http://www.eastpennsd.org/Technology/ Grading timeline E=excused and I=incomplete

Grade Tracking Parents and students are strongly encouraged

to go online and check student grades. Students are responsible for organizing and

keeping all graded papers throughout each quarter.

Students are responsible for submitting all papers to their homeroom teacher at the end of each quarter.

Progress Reports & Parent Conferences

Posted online at mid-term to show current progress Four times a year : October, December,

February, May Conferences occur twice a year

November and February Not required ; based on parent or teacher requests All parents will receive a conference form outlining

details, which must be signed and returned.

Classroom Management Main goal is to catch students being good

(Super Loot) Students expected to follow rules at all times Wipeouts & Consequences

1 warning, each week starts off fresh Think Sheets, parent phone calls, and

administrative referrals are used

Special Events Extra gym, if earned Perfect homework parties each marking

period Student of the month parties Field trips (volunteers with clearances) 6th grade activity nights (TBA) Homeroom activities (volleyball & kickball) End of year picnic for 6th grade

Reading

Prentice Hall: Literature Standards based

Independent reading requirements (ZONE)

Novels (lit. circles) PSSA’s in Spring

Language Arts

Glencoe: Writer’s Choice

Various styles Expository, descriptive, argumentative/persuasive

Grammar lessons - covering the basic parts of speech

Revising/editing and journal practice

Science

Concepts Process Skills Metric System and Measurement Matter and Energy Scientific Method Force and Motion Geology

Science (cont.)

Expectations Be prepared for class with binder, pencil,

and textbook (when needed) Participate in class discussions Complete assigned homework Review notes when homework is not

assigned Always put forth Supreme effort!

Science (cont.) Studying will be very important for science this

year. Organization is also important with the science binder. During each unit we will work on many labs. Technology will be incorporated within the classroom.

GRADING SYSTEM Based on total accumulated points during nine week

marking period Grades consist of labs, quizzes, tests, journals, D.S.R.,

graded assignments, open notebook quizzes, homework, and class work. (optional ~ current events)

Student’s responsibility to make up missed work due to absence

Math

Holt McDougal: Mathematics Course 1 Topics covered:

Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Ratios & Proportional Relationships, Expressions & Equations, Geometry, and Statistics & Probability

Problem solving is ongoing

Math (cont.)

Daily Instruction: Homework Daily concept/lesson Group and independent practice

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests, Projects, Graded Assignments, and homework

Social Studies Prentice Hall: The Ancient World (accessible

online) We will study the culture, geography, and histories

of six civilizations; meanwhile, focusing on 5 essential questions. What historical accomplishments is each civilization

known for? How did physical geography affect the growth of

ancient civilizations? What were the beliefs and values of ancient people? How did ancient peoples develop governments? How did ancient peoples earn a living?

Social Studies (Tentative Plan) Map and globe skills Introduction to Ancient Civilizations The Fertile Crescent Ancient Egypt and Nubia Ancient India Ancient China Ancient Greece Ancient Rome

Social Studies (Possible Projects) Survivor Map Project Chicken Mummification (Class Project) Egyptian PowerPoint Greek Project Caesar Video Project*Grading: quizzes, tests, projects, graded

assignments, warm-ups, and homework*Optional ~ current events

Communication Assignment book Newsletters Homework/Calendar Trip forms and excuse blanks Email is best Contact exploratory teachers directly

Team Supreme @ LMMS

Note: In case of an emergency and you need to contact us, please call the main office during school hours. (for example: early dismissal)

Miscellaneous

Lockers: we will help the students with their combinations. Locker space is limited, please keep this in mind with your personal belongings.

Dress guidelines: refer to student handbook the first week of school.

Last Minute Reminders Stop by to get your 6th grade photo ID

You can pre-order your team t-shirt

Sign up for team electronic newsletter outside your homeroom.

Visit the school store, HIVE

Check out information tables in the lobby

Add money to your lunch account

Thank you!

We’re looking forward to a Supreme year!!

We appreciate you taking the time to come in and learn about your child’s 6th grade year!