6th Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Parson Mrs. Huntley Mrs. Owsley Mrs. Pawlik

Agenda

Welcome Daily Schedule Curriculum Homework School to home Communication Questions

Daily Schedule

8:05-8:10 Students arrive 8:10-8:40 Specials 8:45-9:55 Rotation I 10:00-11:10 Rotation II 11:10-11:55 Lunch 11:55-1:05 Rotation III 1:05-2:15 Rotation IV 2:15-2:35 SSR, AR 2:35-2:40 pack up, dismiss

Reading

Literature studies- Egypt Game, The Giver, The Cay, A Single Shard

Reading Comprehension Common Core Standards AR Goal Open Court reading series

Language Arts

Spalding (Spelling, Phonograms, & Handwriting)

Grammar Writing-assignments vary by class

New Common Core standards require more expository, research, and argument-based writing, with less narrative writing.

Supplies needed: Please see Mrs. Pawlik’s website

Spelling Spalding Method 20 Spalding words and 20-25 phonograms

will be tested on Thursdays. Handwriting will be graded based on

Spalding criteria, not just “neat” handwriting.

Written Assignments/Grades There will be a minimum of three formal

assignments per quarter. Final drafts may be in cursive (in ink) or typed. Time outside of class may be required to finish

written assignments. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. This will result

in a zero for the assignment. Writing assignments may not be turned in late. Rubrics will be available on Mrs. Pawlik’s

website. Vocabulary will be a part of the writing grade.

Grammar Spalding supported lessons Easy Grammar Teacher-made practice Generally, a quiz will be given once a week on

grammar concepts.

Language Homework Given Mon.-Thurs. & checked Tues.-Fri. Worth 5 points each day. May be turned in ONE day late for 3 points.

Homework turned in more than one day late will not be accepted.

Students must turn in work upon entering the classroom. If parents bring homework after class has started, it will be considered late work.

Math

Common Core State Standards District Blue Prints as primary instruction guide Some Saxon from either course 2 or 3

Test days vary but typically on Fridays Homework assigned Mon-Thurs

There are times when homework will be completed in class or before the end of the school day.

Don’t ask if they have homework– ask to see it Students are responsible for checking their own

homework. Help them choose which problems. Monitoring system

Will need math tool kit – protractor, compass, ruler, graph paper for doing homework problems at home.

Homework Expectations

Homework should be done in an orderly manner in columns with all work shown.

Parents should monitor daily progress on homework.

Homework Monitoring

Homework is monitored daily and may be entered into online grade book on a daily/weekly basis.

Students will be provided explicit instructions on how homework should be done.

Homework will not necessarily look like it has in years past. Saxon is not the core curriculum for 6th graders.

Always show work and provide explanations and reasoning.

When in doubt, write it out!!

Social Studies Ancient Civilizations

Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Middle Ages, Asia, and Africa.

Vocabulary Development Projects will correspond with each

civilization Projects include mummifying chickens,

Scrapbook and road trip.

Science

Scientific Method Vocabulary development Classroom Experiments Science Fair Projects Topics: Earth and Space Science,

Physical Science and Life Science

Homework Bring home assignments Monday-Thursday.

Students are expected to complete the work and turn it in finished the following day. A 50% will be given for late assignments. A zero will be given for long term assignments that are not completed on the due date.

Missing assignments lead to your child’s grade being lowered and possible low test scores.

Parent signature is expected nightly in the student agenda. Spot checked by teachers.

Problems: If your child is having difficulty, send an email to the subject teacher.

Communication Each teacher has a website linked through our school

website. www.mychandlerschools.org/liberty/site/default.asp

Completed/graded class work and tests will be handed back to individual students, by subject teacher. Please review the work on a weekly basis. Watch for parent signature requests.

CHECK EMAILS – PRIMARY AVENUE OF COMMUNICATION! If you prefer paper communication please let us know.

Human Growth and Development 3 day program. Boys and Girls are separated Alternative Program is available A signed permission slip is required Schedule TBD – You will be notified!

August 28 & 29 ConferencesEarly Dismissal Longer group session conferences for

most students Several sessions to accommodate all

parents – sign up/first come first served Specific strategies will be discussed Compare your student’s progress See specific assessment scores Preview of what to expect in the

coming quarters

Reward Time

Twice a month on Fridays For those with all work completed in

all subject areas For those with appropriate behavior

on campus

Drop Off/Pick Up Please do not drop your children off

before 7:45 AM. Make sure to display your name plates

in your windshield when picking up. Follow the traffic directions entering

and exiting the parking areas. The city will begin issuing tickets.

PLEASE NO CELL PHONES IN THE PARKING LOT.

Thank you for your generous

donations!